With various activities and the presentation of the “Heroes Award in Hospitals”, the Association of Hospitals of Puerto Rico presented 79 awards to work teams that include more than 145 health professionals working in different hospital institutions of country.
“More than 14 years ago, we set ourselves the task of recognizing outstanding employees in our hospitals. These employees, in their daily or special actions, make a difference in the lives of our patients or their co-workers and There are many employees of our hospitals who do incredible feats, acts that are part of their daily work saving lives.These acts make the rehabilitation of patients more successful, in many cases, fulfilling beyond their responsibilities. the presence of the COVID 10 (coronavirus) pandemic, we have witnessed the efforts of our health professionals working in hospitals, which includes in some cases having become infected, “said the executive chairman of the Association of Hospitals of Puerto Rico, the graduate Jaume Pla Corts.
“Among the heroes selected this year are several professionals with examples of incredible feats and a dedication to work“ out of the ordinary. ”The stories of each of the heroes have been filled with so much dedication to the patient that they are role models to other co-workers and role models in the community, ”the Hospital Association spokesman said.
For his part, the Secretary of the Department of Health expressed that ” we are very much in agreement with the initiative of the Association of Hospitals to highlight the heroic acts and the work of health professionals. Puerto Rico must know the cases of Dr. Àngel Dávila and Gladinell Negrón Virella, coordinator of patients in the San Juan Capestrano System, who miraculously turn out to be survivors of VOCID 19 (coronavirus). In both cases there is evidence of having been contaminated during the provision of services in their respective areas of work as health workers. Today they are professionals who contribute their knowledge and strive to help those patients and relatives who are going through similar situations, which is admirable. “