Greg Wilkinson receives national recognition for delivery of superior hospice care during National Nursing Assistants Week
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – The Compassus program serving Colorado Springs and the surrounding areas is proud to recognize Greg Wilkinson during National Nursing Assistants Week June 14-21. Wilkinson is being recognized for his dedication to providing the highest level of quality hospice care for patients and their families.
“We are proud to recognize Greg for his tireless commitment to providing superior hospice care. Nursing assistants go beyond fulfilling patients’ medical needs – they truly dedicate their lives to caring for and supporting others,” said Lin Howland, executive director for Compassus – Colorado Springs. “Greg is an integral part of the Compassus team and, thanks to his selfless service, our program is able to deliver a more meaningful end-of-life experience for our patients and their loved ones.”
Nursing assistants provide as much as 90 percent of the direct long-term care delivered in the United States, interacting daily with an array of personalities, cultures, abilities and disabilities in nursing homes, home care, hospice, assisted living and other long-term care settings.
Compassus – Colorado Springs will recognize other local nursing assistants during National Nursing Assistants Week by presenting them with framed certificates of appreciation for their dedication to the patients and families they serve.
For more information about National Nursing Assistants Week, visit http://cna-network.org/.
For information about Compassus – Colorado Springs, please visit compassus.com/colorado-springs or call (719) 226-0091.
