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DAISY Award

Nominate your nurse for an award to recognize their exceptional care and the positive impact they had on your experience.

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About the DAISY Award

DAISY, which stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System, is an international program that celebrates the extraordinary compassion, skill and dedication of nurses. Created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, the DAISY Award honors nurses who make a meaningful difference in the lives of their patients. At Roper St. Francis Healthcare, the award recognizes nurses who exemplify excellence in clinical care and compassionate service. Any teammate, patient or family member is welcome to submit a nomination.

Want to Thank Your Nurse For Extraordinary Care?

*Please use the PETALS acronym to explain how this nurse displays their remarkable acts of compassion and clinical excellence in an above and beyond situation.

P: Compassion for nursing and the care they provide
E: Empathy
T: Trust & Teamwork of families, patients and peers
A: Admirable Attributes Possessed
L: Love for the Patient and Nursing Profession
S: Selflessness

Recognize a teammate with the BEE Award

Nominate your teammate for a BEE Award to recognize the exceptional care and positive impact they had on your experience. These are designated to non-nursing teammates.