Daisy award | veterans affairs

These nurses' clinical skills and especially compassionate care exemplify the kind of nurse that patients, their families, and other staff recognize as an outstanding role model. They

consistently demonstrate the Department of Veterans Affairs core values of Integrity, Commitment, Advocacy, Respect and Excellence (ICARE). WHAT IS THE DAISY FOUNDATION? The DAISY Foundation

was established in 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died at the age of 33, from complications of the auto-immune disease Idiopathic Thrombocytopenia Purpura (ITP). During

his eight-week hospital stay, his family was impressed by the care and compassion his nurses provided, not only to him but to everyone in the family. They created the DAISY Award, in Pat’s

memory, to recognize the nurses making a big difference in the lives of so many. Veterans and/or their family or colleagues may nominate a deserving nurse by filling out a DAISY Award form

found in waiting areas throughout our facilities and submitting it to the address listed below, turning it in to the nurse’s station. You can also download the form, print it, fill it out,

and send it to: VA SALISBURY  HEALTH CARE SYSTEM Angel Hope (Nurse Manager/DAISY Program) 1601 Brenner Avenue Salisbury, NC 28144-2515 Phone:  704-638-9000 ext. 13669 OR  Click here to

submit the form electronically.