Blank Children's Hospital
1200 Pleasant Street
Des Moines, IA 50309
515.241.KIDS
Nominate A Blank Children's Nurse for the DAISY Award
About The DAISY Foundation
The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the Barnes family in memory of J. Patrick Barnes who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. 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. Click here to view a video of DAISY Cofounder, Bonnie Barnes, explaining why she and her husband felt compelled to start the DAISY foundation and the DAISY award.
What is The DAISY Award?
The DAISY Award is a nation-wide program that rewards excellence in nursing. It was created by The DAISY Foundation to recognize the clinical skills, extraordinary compassion and care exhibited by nurses everyday. The award is given monthly to outstanding nurses in more than 50 hospitals across the United States.
The DAISY Award recipient will be recognized at a public ceremony and will receive a:
Additionally, the unit or department of the recipient will receive Cinnabon cinnamon rolls - a favorite of Patrick's during his illness - with the sentiment that the heavenly aroma will remind them how special they are and how important their work is.
Who is eligible for The DAISY Award?
DAISY Award recipients personify Blank Children's and Iowa Health - Des Moines' remarkable patient experience and our CORE values of Compassion, Openness, Respect and Excellence. These individuals consistently demonstrate excellence through clinical expertise, extraordinary service and compassionate care and are recognized as outstanding role models in the nursing community.
How to nominate an extraordinary nurse
Patients, family members, visitors, employees, volunteers and physicians can nominate a deserving nurse by filling out an online nomination form or by submitting a hard copy of a nomination form to the nominee's nursing manager.
*When you click on the nomination form, it will take you to the Iowa Health - Des Moines website.