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Overview

DAISY Award

Program Type: Recognition/Award Program for Nurses

Geographic Scope: Mercy Health Southwest Missouri/Kansas facilities

Focus Areas:

  • Honors nurses (RN, APN, LPN) who provide extraordinary, compassionate and skillful care

  • Recognizes outstanding nursing skills and compassionate patient care
  • Eligibility:

  • Registered Nurses (RN)

  • Advanced Practice Nurses (APN)

  • Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN)

  • Employed by Mercy Health Southwest Missouri/Kansas
  • Award Details:

  • Winners receive a special certificate

  • Recipients receive a lapel pin

  • Hand-carved sculpture presented

  • Celebratory banner hangs in the nurse's unit for one month
  • Background:
    The DAISY Award is an international program established in 1999 by the family of Patrick Barnes to express gratitude to nurses for their work with patients and families. DAISY is an acronym for "Diseases Attacking the Immune System." The award is presented in more than 1,900 healthcare facilities in all 50 states and 15 countries.

    Review Process:

  • Nominations reviewed quarterly by council

  • Selection based on key criteria aligned with Mercy values
  • Contact Information:

  • Website: mercy.net

  • Address: 14528 S. Outer Forty, Chesterfield, Missouri 63017
  • How to Apply

    How to Apply

    1. Submit a DAISY Nomination
    - Recognize a Mercy Nurse (RN, APN, or LPN)
    - Complete nomination submission through Mercy's nomination process

    2. Review Timeline
    - Nominations reviewed quarterly
    - Awards determined based on key criteria aligned with Mercy values

    3. Required Information
    - Nominator details
    - Nominee information (name, unit/department)
    - Specific examples of extraordinary and compassionate care
    - How nominee demonstrates key criteria

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    Fields of Work

    healthcare

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