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Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers has joined the DAISY Award program, an international initiative that honors nurses for their outstanding and compassionate care. The hospital will select one nurse each quarter for the DAISY Award based on nominations from patients, families, physicians, or staff who have witnessed exceptional nursing at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. The first recipient is set to be announced in November.
The DAISY Foundation was started in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after his death from Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at age 33. The award was created to honor the clinical skill and compassion shown by nurses during his care. The acronym DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.
At Morris Hospital, licensed practical nurses (LPNs), registered nurses (RNs), and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) working in any department or physician office are eligible for nomination. Nominations can be submitted using paper forms available throughout the hospital and its offices or electronically through the hospital’s website.
A committee of nurses from across Morris Hospital will review all nominations and select one recipient every quarter.
“Joining the DAISY program allows us to formally recognize the extraordinary care our nurses provide to patients and families every day,” said Kathy Rombach, Assistant Vice President of Patient Care Services at Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers. “It’s an honor to celebrate their compassion and dedication through such a meaningful program.”
“We are proud to be part of the DAISY Award program, giving patients, families, and colleagues the opportunity to nominate nurses who make a lasting impact,” she said.
Funding for the DAISY Award at Morris Hospital comes from donations made to the Morris Hospital Auxiliary and Foundation.
