The DAISY Award

About the DAISY Award

The DAISY Award is a program rewarding excellence in nursing. It serves to recognize extraordinary compassion and care provided by nurses every day.

Back in 2000 this foundation was established in the memory of J. Patrick Barnes. The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP (Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura) in 1999 at the age of 33. During his hospitalization, the Barnes family deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and the entire family. When he passed away, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way.

Each honoree is recognized at a bi-annual “Employee Awards Recognition Celebration” where both the DAISY & ROSE nominees and award winners are recognized.

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