Remembering Joyce Grayson, Behavioral Health Nurse

The tragic loss of behavioral health home care nurse Joyce Grayson this past week has stirred emotions in all of us that we shouldn’t have to experience.  We are so sorry to each and every home care staff member and their agencies, but most especially, to Joyce’s family and loved ones. 

The calling hours and funeral this past weekend were filled with an outpouring of love and support from her community, her church and many of you who offered solace to the family as they grieve through these dark days ahead. The CT Nurses Honor Guard was present at the funeral to lift up Joyce’s life as a nurse as well as all the nurses present. The emotions filled the sanctuary.   

As an Association, our Board agreed to promote the wearing of a white ribbon which is the universal symbol of Faith and Hope and represents Healthcare Workers on the frontline.  Please consider participating in this show of support at least through the month of November, National Home Care and Hospice Month.  In addition, we will be focusing our legislative efforts, both short term and long term, on safety and protections for the home care providers and their communities served.

May Joyce Grayson’s memory and amazing dedication to her home health patients be ever engrained in our actions and the care we provide in our community.