The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died of complications of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. DAISY is an acronym for diseases attacking the immune system.During Pat’s eight week hospitalization, his family was amazed by the care and compassion his nurses provided not only to Pat, but to everyone in his family. One of the goals they set in creating a Foundation in Pat’s memory was to recognize extraordinary nurses everywhere who make an enormous difference in the lives of so many people with the incredible work they do everyday.
What is The DAISY Award?
The DAISY Award is an international program that rewards and celebrates the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses everyday.Each DAISY Award Honoree will be recognized at a public ceremony in her/his unit and will receive: a beautiful certificate, a DAISY Award pin, and a hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch.
Who is eligible for The DAISY Award?
Anyone can nominate a nurse for The DAISY Award. The DAISY Award Committee selects one nurse who exemplifies the following characteristics:- Made a special connection with the patient and their family
- Went above and beyond expectations
- Significantly affected the patient's clinical outcomes
- Included the patient and their family in an ongoing plan of care
- Included the patient and their family in education and discharge preparations, answering all questions in a way that was easy to understand
- Included other healthcare team members if he/she could not answer questions or resolve any issues
Recent Stories | Video | In the Media

GBMC Achieves the Prestigious Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Award
Awards
Bariatric team at GBMC lends emotional support to weight loss surgery patients
Healthy Tips
GBMC Nurses Prioritize Their Patients
Supporting Excellence
Support GBMC's Pediatric Emergency Department
Around GBMC
Daisy Award Winner, Nina Dondero, RN
Around GBMC
New Year, New You To-dos: Building Better Health Together
Healthy Tips
Community Care From Around the World
Around GBMC
Our Leaders Reflect on The Promise Project in 2022
Supporting Excellence
Simfrosa Gumabong, MHA, BSN, RN, PCCN: Nurse, Leader, Mentor
GBMC Voices
Jacob Brady, BSN, RN: Nurse, Lifesaver, Problem Solver
GBMC Voices
Pam K. Gillin, MSN, RN, FNE-A/P, SANE-A, SANE-P: Nurse, Educator, Specialist
GBMC Voices
Erin Saunders, BSN, RN: Nurse, Student, Friend
GBMC Voices
During Respiratory Illness Surge, the Peds ED at GBMC is Here
Around GBMC
Continuing His Promise to GBMC Oncology
Around GBMC
Ariana Haywood, BSN, RN: Nurse, Leader, Student
GBMC Voices
Ask an Oncology Expert with Dr. David F. Gottlieb
Healthy Tips
A Parent Shows Gratitude for GBMC's Pediatric Team
Supporting Excellence
For a gestational diabetes diagnosis, acceptance is key
Family Focus
What Does a Hospital Social Worker Actually Do?
GBMC Voices
Women’s Trustee Inspired by GBMC Beginnings
Supporting Excellence