About the DAISY Foundation
The DAISY foundation was established in 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes who died of complications of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. (DAISY is an acronym for diseases attacking the immune system) During Pat’s 9 week hospitalization, his family was awestruck by the care and compassion his nurses provided not only to Pat but to everyone in his family. So one of the goals they set in creating a Foundation in Pat’s memory was to recognize extraordinary nurses everywhere who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people by the super-human work they do everyday.
What is THE DAISY Award?
The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses everyday. Doctors Medical Center is proud to be a DAISY Award
Hospital Partner, recognizing 3 of our nurses with this special honor every quarter.
To find out more about the program and the growing list of Hospital Partners, visit:
www.DAISYfoundation.org
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Each quarter, three nurses are selected by
a committee of their peers to receive The DAISY Award. At a presentation given in front of the nurse’s colleagues, physicians, patients, and visitors, the honoree will receive a certificate commending her or him for being an "Extraordinary Nurse." The certificate reads: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people." The honoree will also be given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.
Download a Nomination Form
Mail To:
DAISY Award
c/o Nursing Administration
Doctors Medical Center
1441 Florida Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
Nomination forms are also available in the DMC Cafe,
main lobby and at each nursing station.
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