FORT WAYNE – Seven Parkview Health nurses were recognized by The DAISY Foundation for extraordinary nursing.
The DAISY Foundation was founded in memory of Patrick Barnes, a 33-year-old man who spent eight weeks in a hospital being treated for an autoimmune disorder. During his stay, Barnes received excellent nursing care, and, in his memory, his family created The DAISY Award to honor nurses who go above and beyond for their patients.
Recognized in 40 countries and territories, the Foundation has honored more than 220,000 nurses across over 6,500 healthcare organizations and schools of nursing — with more than 2.5 million nominations submitted by patients, families and colleagues. The award not only recognizes nurses for exceptional care, but helps to engage co-workers, build team spirit and reinforce the importance of providing patient and family-centered care, the provided release states…