About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization, established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, by members of his family. Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) The care Patrick and his family received from Nurses while he was ill inspired the creation of The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses, an evidenced-based means of providing Nurse recognition and thanking Nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families. In addition to the DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses, the Foundation expresses gratitude to the nursing profession internationally in thousands of healthcare facilities and schools of nursing with recognition programs for nurses wherever they practice, in whatever role they serve, and throughout their careers. Learn more at https://www.daisyfoundation.org
Who Can Nominate?
Anyone may nominate a nurse or nursing team within Pershing General Hospital & Nursing Home! Patients, Families, and Staff are encouraged to submit their story.
What Happens To My Nomination?
Each nomination will be blinded and submitted to our DAISY Committee for evaluation. Nominations will be scored based on our predetermined criteria. The Honoree is selected based on this process.
What Do Nominees (Those Nominated But Not Selected For The DAISY Award) Receive?
Every nominee will receive a copy of their nomination, a thank you from leadership, and a DAISY Nominee pin.
Will I Be Notified If My Nurse Is Selected?
Yes! If your nurse is selected to receive a DAISY Award, we will let you know and invite you to the presentation.
