Nurses at Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital’s Acute Care Department were recently honored with The DAISY Team Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day.

The people recognized include Tonya Goodin, CNO, Amanda Bartholomew, PCT, Sharon Lewis, RN, Becky Campbell, RN, Kim Beasley, PCT, Sophia Borkstrom, Acute Care director, Kora Horn, PCT, Jessica Bryant, RN, Carla Medley, LPN, Debbie Horsely, house supervisor, Sue McGrath, LPN, Kelli Griffin, Acute Care interim director.

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been adopted by healthcare facilities around the world to celebrate nurses for their extraordinary care and compassion.  The DAISY Team Award is for nurse-led teams of two or more who come together to solve a specific situation by going above and beyond.  Nursing teams may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues, and they are chosen by a committee of nurses at Ephraim McDowell Health to receive The DAISY Team Award.

The DAISY Team Award is presented once each year at a surprise presentation.  Each member of the Nursing Team receives a certificate commending them for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.”  The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference your teamwork makes in the lives of so many people.”  The Team also receives a specially engraved plaque with the name of the Team.

The Acute Care Department nurses were nominated by a patient’s wife who said, “The entire staff reflected excellence. It would be impossible to select just one person. We were so grateful for the extra concern and care of this small town hospital. It was like a family caring for someone.  My husband said he felt like he was on a luxurious retreat with delightful people addressing his every need and treating him like such a special guest. Thanks for such excellent professionals who exhibited wonderful care and compassion.”

Nomination forms for the DAISY Award are available at various locations throughout Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital, Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital and other Ephraim McDowell facilities.