She's Leading An 'Heroic' Staff Fighting Coronavirus: Patch Hero

GUILFORD, CT — When times are tough, heroes emerge. We all know someone who's making a difference right now as we live through unprecedented times. Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize these everyday heroes.

This submission comes from Stephen J. Shelton who has nominated RN Janet Woxland of Guilford.

Name of the nominee:
Janet Woxland, RN

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?:
Yes

What does the nominee do for work?:
Administrator of Branford Hills Health Care Center, skilled nursing and rehabilitation center

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?
Janet is working literally around the clock, managing a COVID 19 outbreak since early March.
She is leading our heroic staff members in fighting this disease among our vulnerable resident population.

Her leadership is critical to identifying patients with the disease by advocating testing for all residents, providing constant education to the staff, and attending to all families concerns. She makes rounds in the building wearing full personal protective gear multiple times a day, including weekends, checking on every patient.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?:
In this moment of an unparalleled health crisis, where there is no road map to guaranteed success, Janet’s dedication and love for our residents, and fellowship among health care workers shine so very bright. She is truly an inspiration to everyone at our facility.

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