LEWISTON — Patricia Zabell has joined Androscoggin Home Care & Hospice as its chief clinical officer.

Zabell has more than 24 years of diverse health care experience, most recently providing interim leadership for integrated health systems with a focus on home health in her role as a health care consultant. She was the interim executive director for home health for hospital systems in Florida and South Carolina, while also providing leadership for hospice organizations in Maryland and New York City.

Her additional experience includes regional vice president for IntrepidUSA, chief operating officer/vice president for American Nursing Care and executive director for Home Care and Hospice at the Kaiser Permanente Foundation.

Zabell will be responsible for leading and evaluating all clinical services to ensure the best outcomes for patients. This includes developing policies, protocols, practice guidelines and metrics to ensure the highest standards of care are met or exceeded.

Zabell earned her Master of Business Administration and her Bachelor of Science in health care administration from Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio. She recently moved to Maine from Florida.

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