Orleans Community Health teams with DAISY Foundation to honor nurses
MEDINA – Orleans Community Health has announced its partnership with the DAISY foundation to honor and recognize the excellent work of its nurses.
The DAISY Foundation is renowned for its commitment to celebrating the compassion, skill and dedication of nurses worldwide, said Scott Robinson, director of Marketing, Communications and Outreach at OCH and Medina Memorial Hospital.
Through this collaboration, Orleans Community Health seeks to elevate the recognition of its nursing staff who consistently go above and beyond in providing compassionate and patient-centered care.
“The partnership with the DAISY Foundation underscores our commitment to acknowledge the exceptional work of our nurses who make a meaningful impact on the lives of our patients and their families every day,” said Kimberly Gray, chief nursing officer at Orleans Community Health. “Nurses are the backbone of our healthcare system, and we are excited to join hands with the DAISY Foundation to shine a spotlight on their extraordinary efforts.”
Established in 1999, the DAISY Foundation was created by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of 33 due to complications of the autoimmune disease idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura, or ITP. DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.
A nurse who receives a DAISY award joins a worldwide community of extraordinary nurses, nursing faculty and students. The benefits associated with being a DAISY honoree last a lifetime, according to the Foundation.
Benefits include reduced tuition at selected universities, $2,000 toward costs of attending a continuing conference of the nurse’s choice, eligibility to receive the award-winning StressPal training program at a dramatically reduced fee, a lifetime discount on an annual subscription to SE HealthCare’s Nurse Burnout Program and grants to attend medical missions helping to care for the world’s most under-served and vulnerable people.
Orleans Community Health’s partnership with the DAISY Foundation aligns with both organizations’ shared values of promoting a culture of appreciation and recognizing the vital role nurses play in healthcare delivery, Robinson added. Orleans Community Health looks forward to presenting the first DAISY Award to an outstanding nurse and continuing to foster a supportive environment for nursing excellence, he said.
