The DAISY Foundation

The 45th annual PNAA National Convention was last weekend, and we were fortunate enough to have our Co-Founder Bonnie Barnes attend! During the event, the Philippine Nurses Association Maui Hawaii chapter was honored with the DAISY Health Equity Team Award for their incredible work supporting the Maui community around the fire. Congratulations to this amazing team!

DAISY and AARP are growing Gratitude! We are thrilled to collaboration with AARP to increase public awareness of the value of Nurses and extend more gratitude to them with DAISY nominations. Learn more at the links below. https://lnkd.in/g-AgDBWD https://lnkd.in/efrnHYvq

Today, we would like to feature DAISY Honoree Breah Taylor. There is a homeless patient that frequents the ED at Prisma Health Baptist Parkridge Hospital. After his last visit, Breah started thinking about him even after her shift. Breah made a care bag for this patient filled with new clothes, hygiene items, gift cards, an umbrella, and an emergency blanket. She brought those items to work with her the next shift, but the patient had been discharged. The next time this patient was in the ED, Breah wasn’t there, but a co-worker called her to ask if she’d like to come in and give him the items. Breah asked the nurse to go ahead and give him the care package for her. The patient and staff cried when he was given the care package that Breah had made for him. The patient wrote a note to Breah that said, "Breah, I wish I knew what to say. No one has ever done something like this for me. I will never forget this for as long as I live. Thank you." The patient was grateful, and Breah changed his life despite not being there. Thank you, Breah, for showing your patient care and compassion. Congratulations on being a DAISY Honoree! Read Breah's nomination story here: https://lnkd.in/gDWiAa_J

We are excited to announce that applications are now open for the HealthImpact DAISY Nurse Leader Award in Policy! This award honors nurses who advance compassionate care through their work in policy. We encourage you to nominate any licensed nurses with experience in policy. Learn more and nominate today: https://lnkd.in/gu2ijBq6

The Call for Abstracts is open! Are you advocating for a healthier patient and staff environment? Do you have best practices that are transforming your workplace? Share your evidence and research at Creating Healthy Work Environments next March. Abstracts are due August 29, 2024, submit your abstract today: https://lnkd.in/gcyn5a3U

Our CEO, Deb Zimmermann, was featured on Dr. Renee Thompson’s podcast Coffee Break: Breaking the Cycle of Bullying in Healthcare, One Cup at a Time. They discuss challenges and solutions in the nursing profession. Deb emphasizes the need for a healthy work environment and notes nurse retention and diversity improvements. Deb also advocates for proactive measures against workplace violence and stresses the importance of meaningful recognition and positive feedback for nurse satisfaction and resilience. This is a wonderful podcast to listen to. You can use this link to watch it on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eHxM_mzG

We are proud to collaborate with ANNA! Nominate a nephrology nurse today!

Today is the last day to nominate a nurse for The DAISY Nurse Leader of the Year Award in Forensic Nursing! Nominate your nurse today at https://lnkd.in/guT6m_9V. This award, sponsored by the Academy of Forensic Nursing (AFN), recognizes the value and importance of nurse leaders within the forensic nursing community. Nominate a nurse who embodies the mission of AFN, which is to link research to practice through the dissemination of scholarship, education, and service to those affected by and responding to trauma, with an ultimate vision of responding to trauma with care.

We are proud to partner with the Pennsylvania Organization of Nurse Leaders (PONL)! Nominations are now open for the 2024 PONL DAISY Nurse Leader of the Year Award. Please use the link below to nominate by September 13th. https://lnkd.in/gn5AHSvp

Today, we would like to feature DAISY Honoree Zolly Corprew! When a Hispanic male patient in critical care struggled to understand his care plan. Zolly stepped in to clarify it, enabling him to make an informed decision to be intubated. Knowing this would render him unable to make further decisions, Zolly built a rapport with the patient, discovering his family was in Mexico and he had a young son, a local best friend, and an employer he wanted notified. Despite communication challenges, Zolly located the friend and, through them, contacted the patient’s family and employer. She provided crucial updates to the family, who couldn’t travel to the US, and informed the employer, who offered to cover memorial costs. Zolly's dedication ensured the patient's wishes were honored and provided comfort to his loved ones during a difficult time. Thank you, Zolly, for all you did for this patient and his family. Congratulations on being a DAISY Honoree. Read Zolly’s nomination story here: https://lnkd.in/gBj4zB86