Francetta Tice, RN
Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Angela Whitehead, Case Manager
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter
The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, is proud to announce the recognition of two exceptional employees of the quarter, Francetta Tice, RN, as Clinical Employee of the Quarter and Angela Whitehead, Case Manager as Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter.
Employees of the Quarter are selected from nominations submitted by peers and acknowledge employees who go above and beyond their typical job duties and best reflect the agency values of honesty, excellence, accountability, teamwork, leadership, and helpfulness.
Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Clinical Employee of the Quarter Tice was honored for her positive attitude and unmatched compassion for both her co-workers and patients. A team member recently expressed her gratitude for Fran’s disposition and demeanor: “She displays caring in a gentle and genuine manner. She exemplifies comprehensive holistic care with those who are so compromised and in situations that are difficult with end-of-life or difficult prognosis. She is always willing to help her team in a time of need and maintains a positive/caring attitude.”
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter
Non-Clinical Employee of the Quarter Whitehead was recognized for her teamwork. “Angela always demonstrates teamwork and excellence in everything she does. She always has compassion for her team and the clients she provides services for. She always works hard to brainstorm how to get all patients’ needs met.”
“At VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, we are committed to providing exceptional care to our patients and their families. Our core values of Honesty, Excellence, Accountability, Leadership, Teamwork, and Helpfulness are the foundation of everything we do, and these values are exemplified by our employees of the quarter,” said Jessica Fredette, Chief Human Resource Officer. “Fran and Angela have set the bar high for how we treat our patients, our colleagues and our community.”
“We consider our employees our most valuable resource and recognizing their good work is an integral part of our culture,” said Sara C. King, CEO. “I’m proud to have Fran and Angela as part of our team, they have both made a big impact on our agency and our community, and I look forward to their continued contributions to our mission.”
About the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region
Founded in Rutland, Vermont, the VNAHSR has grown to include locations throughout Bennington and Rutland Counties. VNAHSR is a non-profit, Medicare-certified home health and hospice agency delivering a wide range of advanced medical care with compassion, dependability, and expertise to people of all ages.
With regional offices in Bennington, Dorset, Manchester, and Rutland, we have over 250 trusted health professionals and caregivers committed to providing exceptional care to patients and families.
Proud of our national reputation for quality care, VNAHSR is highly rated for Quality of Patient Care and Patient Satisfaction by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and is recognized as one of the nation’s top-performing home health agencies by HomeCare Elite. This market-leading review identifies top Medicare-certified agencies.
