About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the Barnes family in memory of their son, J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. The Foundation is dedicated to funding research to help fight diseases of the immune system and supporting ITP patients and their families. Having been touched by the remarkable care, clinical skills, and compassion demonstrated by nurses during Patrick’s illness, the Barnes family made it their mission to recognize exceptional nurses around the country.
What is the DAISY Award?
International program – more than 1,000 hospitals participate across the globe
Given quarterly to an outstanding nurse from any of the different nursing departments
Presented in the award recipient's unit
All recipients throughout the year are recognized during Nurses Week
Recipients will receive: a framed certificate, DAISY Award signature lapel pin, hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch, and a copy of their nomination letter
The department of the recipient will receive Cinnabon cinnamon rolls – Patrick’s favorite treat during his illness
How to nominate an extraordinary nurse
Patients, visitors, employees, or physicians may nominate a deserving nurse.
Fill out the online nomination form or submit a paper form at any of the DAISY nominations boxes in patient care areas.
Criteria/attributes for nominations should include Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley values and must include specific examples of a clinical situation where the specific nurse contributed to our Mission and Vision by providing a compassionate patient care experience.
Mission: To Care, To Educate, To Discover
Vision: Healing humanity through science and compassion one patient at a time
Honesty: Truthful and open exchange
Excellence: Doing our best at all times
Advocacy: Acting in the best interest of the patient
Respect: Consideration and appreciation of others
Teamwork: Working together in the spirit of collaboration
Compassion: Kindness and caring for everyone
Nominations can be submitted all year long. Selection process takes place quarterly. Recipients will be notified by their department's manager.
*This form is only for Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. For information and nominations at Stanford Health Care, click here.
What is the selection process for the award?
Only nominations with a patient's story will go to the final selection process.
The selection process is blinded - each final nomination letter is coded for anonymity, to prevent bias among the Selection Committee members.
Members of the DAISY Award Selection Committee will read all final nomination letters and grade them based on the presence of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley values and the quality of the story.
A scoring grid is used to grade the nomination letters.
- Nominees with the highest score are selected as award winners.
For questions, email SHCTVDaisyCoordinator@stanfordhealthcare.org.