Patricia Putzbach

Patricia Putzbach has a wealth of experience in the hospice and palliative care industry. Patricia has held various leadership roles throughout their career, including Compliance Officer / Director of Quality and Compliance at The Elizabeth Hospice since 2023. Prior to that, they served as Vice President Regulatory Affairs at Care Hospice, Inc. from 2020 to 2023. Patricia also served as the National Clinical & Compliance Director at Continuum Hospice & Palliative Care from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, Patricia has experience with Kindred Hospice, where they served as the Rapid Response Team Director from 2017 to 2018 and the Executive Director from 2015 to 2017. Patricia has also been involved in regulatory committees as a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization from 2011 to 2016. Patricia has further served as the Executive Director at Seasons Hospice & Palliative Care from 2013 to 2015, and as the VP Clinical Affairs and Compliance at Life Choice Hospice from 2009 to 2013. Prior to that, they had their own consulting firm, PSP Services, LLC, where they served as the President from 2006 to 2009. Patricia also gained experience as an Associate Consultant at Weatherbee Resources, Inc. from 2006 to 2009. Early in their career, Patricia was the Executive Director at Harbor Light Hospice from 1997 to 2006. Their diverse range of roles and extensive experience make their a highly qualified professional in the hospice and palliative care industry.

Patricia Putzbach holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Health Care Administration from Cleveland State University. Patricia also has a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from Kent State University.