Eric Gillis on healthcare
From Why am I a Skilled Nursing advocate? Eric Gillis (CareTrust REIT) - PointRight Rally the Allies · · PointRight | Net Health
“I am in this industry and I'm an advocate for this industry because I feel like you can make a difference. I am honored I get the opportunity to interact daily with the operators that we associate ourselves with the CareTrust and it's incredible to hear their stories.”
On , Eric Gillis, Director of Asset Management at CARETRUST REIT INC, spoke about healthcare during Why am I a Skilled Nursing advocate? Eric Gillis (CareTrust REIT) - PointRight Rally the Allies on PointRight | Net Health.
About Eric Gillis
Eric Gillis, Director of Asset Management at CareTrust REIT, has spoken about his advocacy for the skilled nursing industry. He stated that he entered the field after a visit to a nursing home convinced him it would be his passion, citing the employees caring for "our most vulnerable" as what moved him. Gillis said he feels he can "make a difference" in the industry and is honored to interact with operators at CareTrust. Gillis has also addressed public perceptions of nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic. He noted that while facilities with outbreaks receive news coverage, he believes many facilities successfully keep COVID-19 out or control it with infection protocols. He described nursing homes he visits as "lively" and "full of light," and said operators have told him they are ready to accept new patients. Gillis highlighted that facilities have used Facebook, websites, and FaceTime to keep families connected, and he expressed pride in the industry's response, wanting people to know about the "talent, compassion, and dedication" of those working in skilled nursing.