The DAISY Award

Nominate an extraoridinary nurse!

The DAISY (Diseases Attacking the Immune System) Award honors the compassionate care nurses provide every day. The DAISY Foundation was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of an auto-immune disease. During his hospitalization, Patrick and his family were deeply touched by the care shown to them. They decided to create this award to recognize and appreciate the invaluable work of nurses.

It’s time to share your story of compassionate and skillful nursing care! Honorees can be nominated by physicians, nurses, patients, volunteers, and other staff. Nominate an incredible nurse from East Jefferson General Hospital, Lakeside Hospital, or LCMC Health Emergency Care Downtown.

Complete the DAISY Award form below.

Sample nomination:

"Our 88-year-old mother was a patient for two weeks. Mom was on a roller coaster; we never knew what to expect. Everything was new and frightening to us as we watched her struggle to live. Through it all, Tami was there, working tirelessly, diligently, helping Mom and us understand issues and ramifications. She patiently explained things to us, sometimes more than once, until we got it. Of utmost importance to her was mom's comfort. Tami was also concerned about each of us as we went through our own emotional and exhausting roller coaster rides. We looked forward each day to seeing Tami. She obviously cared deeply for mom. Tami became like family. I wanted to hug her hello and goodbye. Every day, her knowledge and skills were evident. For example, the day mom's oxygen saturation was dropping, chest tubes were in. Tami analyzed the best position to put mom into with those tubes to maximize oxygen saturation. It worked. Tami's tireless, devoted and skilled passion for our mother's well-being made a huge impression on us. She stood out as a nurse willing and able to go beyond the normal call of duty."