About the DAISY Award
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The DAISY Award is an international recognition program that honors and celebrates the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation, sponsors of the award, was established in 1999 following the death of J. Patrick Barnes from complications from an auto-immune disease.
Today, Shirley Ryan AbilityLab joins these hospitals in celebrating our team members through nominations from our staff, patients and their families & caregivers.
Criteria for the DAISY Award
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To qualify for a DAISY Award, a Shirley Ryan AbilityLab team member must have:
- Established a special connection with patients and families through trust and emotional support.
- Provided compassionate care.
- Kept the patient and their family at the center of care.
- Demonstrated professionalism in the work environment.
- Developed key relationships with others.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with coworkers and patients.
- Committed to the highest standards of professional practice.
- Demonstrated excellent clinical and critical thinking skills.
- Focused on meeting patient and family goals.
Awards are given throughout the year at presentations in front of the recipient's colleagues, physicians, patients and visitors. Each Honoree will receive a certificate commending them for being an "Extraordinary Nurse."
About the BEE Award
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Just as the daisy cannot survive without the bee, the nurses cannot survive without the outstanding teamwork provided by our colleagues. The BEE award honors Patient Care Technicians (PCT), Nursing Rehab Aids (NRA), Unit Assistants (UA) and Nurse Interns who make a difference through extraordinary patient care.
Criteria for the BEE Award
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- Established a special connection with patients and families through trust and emotional support
- Provided professional, compassionate care
- Demonstrated excellent team skills and support in providing excellent patient care