Professional of the Year - Healthcare/Quality Control and Compliance
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Anja-Leena Laitakari-Pyykko |
Title: | Executive Nurse, RN, RAC-C |
Industry: | Healthcare |
Type of Organization: | Skilled Nursing Community |
Major Product/Service: | Patient care |
Expertise: | Dr. Laitakari-Pyykko is responsible for quality control and compliance. She educates the staff and members of the interdisciplinary team regarding timely assessments and regulation compliance. |
Geographic Area of Distribution: | Berkeley, California |
Affiliations: | A.A.N.A.C. |
University/Degree: | R.N.; M.A., History, 1985; Ph.D., History, 2014; University of Helsinki, Finland |
Hobbies/Sports: | Swimming, biking, music, reading |
Spouse: | Dr. Rauna Pyykko |
Work History: | Previously, Dr. Laitakari-Pyykko served as a Night Shirt Supervisor, Assistant Director of Nursing, and Director of Nursing. |