Behind the Masks: How A Consortium of Dutch Nurses is Redefining Care in Times of Crisis

This article originally appeared on Forbes

Jos de Blok is a Dutch nurse who founded Buurtzorg, a network of over 8,000 nurses who participate in a model of home care that KPMG found halves costs, improves quality, and makes happier caregivers. Buurtzorg sounded the alarm early and began managing masks and tests nationwide. Ashoka spoke to Jos to learn more.

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Jos de Blok

Ashoka Fellow since Giu 2015

Netherlands

Buurtzorg

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