One of the benefits of living in a rural area is that there are few strangers – people know their neighbors. It’s also one of the benefits of rural healthcare and part of the reason that Jody Figge, RN, Cardiac Catheterization/Electrophysiology Lab, was the 116th recipient of the international DAISY Award at Blessing Health System. The DAISY award recognizes extraordinary nurses around the world who make a difference in the lives of people by the work they do every day.
Jody received her nomination from a patient to whom she provided care. The nomination stated:
“I was going in for a heart catheterization that could lead to open heart surgery. My anxiety and fear were high. We saw a familiar face in Jody, who was not even scheduled to be at work but was called in on this day.
She saw how nervous my family and I were and immediately stepped in to be part of the team. This in turn relieved much anxiety and gave us all a sense of calm.
We will forever be grateful to her for her actions, care, love, concern, warmth and faith. You are lucky to have Jody as a member of your team.”
DAISY stands for “Diseases Attacking the Immune System.” The family of a 33-year-old man, who died of an immune system disorder, began the program in 1999 to honor his memory. More than 5,400 healthcare providers and nursing education programs worldwide participate in the DAISY Award program.
Patients and their family members, visitors, doctors, hospital staff members or volunteers may recognize the extraordinary care provided by nurses through a DAISY award nomination. Click here for a nomination form.