Genesis 'Doing Everything' To Keep Residents Safe: Patch Hero

WAKEFIELD, MA — 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 Christine Cohane, director of Genesis at Wakefield Center. The staff cares for 116 residents and is doing "everything in our power to keep them safe."

Where the nominee lives:

Wakefield

Where the person who nominated the hero lives:

Melrose

Name of the nominee:

Genesis at Wakefield Center

Name of the person who nominated the hero:

Christine Cohane

Is the nominee considered an “essential worker”?

Yes

What does the nominee do for work?

We currently care for 116 residents and keep them safe in the Nursing Home environment

Why do you believe the nominee should be recognized or honored?

This environment is very difficult with this pandemic, but we are doing everything in our power to keep them safe. The results of our hard work has proven as successful as it can be. We have positive patients but they are on the mend and the virus seems to be contained for now.

What’s one thing you want everyone to know about your hero?

This facility is dedicated to its residents. We have hard working CNAs, Nurses, Kitchen staff, and housekeeping that come in every shift and sometimes double shifts even though they are scared for their families that they might expose them to this virus. The facility has been proactive with National Guard testing, separation of residents, PPE from our Corporate office to protect our staff and many more steps to keep the spread from this virus at a minimum.

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