At George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust we take pride in celebrating the caring, compassionate and skilful Nurses and Midwives at our Trust by giving you the chance to nominate them for a Daisy Award.
The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award is a global program that recognises the exceptional care Nurses and Midwives deliver every day. The Award is an opportunity for patients, or their loved ones, to say 'thank you' to a Nurse or Midwife who provided exceptional care.
Established in the USA in 1999 by the family of J Patrick Barnes following his death from complications of the auto-immune disease ITP, the DAISY Foundation commemorates the appreciation Patrick’s family had for the care and compassion shown to him and his family. Following Patrick’s death they felt compelled to say 'thank you' to those who cared for him in a public way.
Each DAISY Award recipient is recognised at a surprise ceremony in the area they work, surrounded by their colleagues, where they will receive a DAISY Award pin badge, a certificate outlining their nomination, a hand carved stone statue entitled a Healer’s Touch and some sweet treats.
To nominate a Nurse or Midwife please complete the DAISY Award Nomination Form below. Every Nurse or Midwife nominated will receive a copy of their nomination and a DAISY pin-badge.
If the person you wish to nominate is not a Nurse or Midwife please click here to submit and IEXCEL Nomination.
Q: What is the Daisy Award?
A: The Daisy Award is a recognition program that honours exceptional Nurses and Midwives who provide compassionate and skilled care to their patients.
Q: Who can nominate for the Daisy Award?
A: Patients or loved ones can complete a nomination for any Nurse or Midwife.
Q: What are the criteria for the Daisy Award?
A: The Daisy Award criteria include demonstrating exceptional nursing and midwifery skills, providing compassionate care, and making a positive impact on the patient's experience.
Q: How can I submit a nomination for the Daisy Award?
A: You can submit a nomination for the Daisy Award through the online nomination form.
Q: Can I nominate more than one person?
A: Yes, you can include more than one nominee in a single nomination, but you can also indicate that you want to keep the nominees separate. If you want to keep your nominees separate, please write distinct sentences or paragraphs for each one.
Q: Can I nominate a whole team?
A: No, we are accepting nominations for individuals at present.
Q: How are the nomination forms processed and voted for?
A: The DAISY Admin team collate the nominations sent within the month and the nominee’s details are anonymised before being sent for consideration by the review panel, consisting of George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust staff members.
For any other enquiries, contact daisyawards
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