The DAISY Award

DAISY award honorees personify North Alabama Shoals Hospital’s remarkable patient experience. These nurses consistently demonstrate excellence through their clinical expertise and extraordinary compassionate care.

The DAISY Award is a nationwide program that rewards and celebrates the exceptional care given by nurses every day.  North Alabama Shoals Hospital recognizes a nurse every quarter.  For more information on The DAISY Award, visit daisyfoundation.org.

Who is Eligible for the DAISY?

Any currently employed Registered Nurse at North Alabama Shoals Hospital.

Nomination Criteria:

• The nurse establishes a connection with patients and families through trust and emotional support
• Works well with the healthcare team to meet patient and family needs
• Models empathy and demonstrates a caring and compassionate attitude in all situations
• Includes patients and family in the planning of care, with consistent focus on meeting patient and family goals
• Demonstrates valuable knowledge in educating patients and families

Criteria and qualifications will be evaluated and voted on by the North Alabama Shoals Hospital DAISY Committee.

Please describe a detailed extraordinary act of kindness/compassion demonstrated by this nurse. How has this nurse's expertise made a significant impact on patient care?