Allison Acklie, RN, ICU, became the 100th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY award during a ceremony on September 24, 2024, for her extraordinary nursing care.
Allison was nominated by the husband of a woman to whom she provided care. The nomination read in part: “My wife came into the emergency room unresponsive. She ended up in ICU on a ventilator. When my wife woke up she was very fearful as she was still on the ventilator and could not move or speak. Allison bent down and calmly spoke in my wife's ear and told her that she was at the hospital and she was safe. Allison let her know that I was right next to her and not to be scared.
When my wife was moved into a regular room, she told me that Allison had made her feel safe. Allison speaking to her made her fear dissipate and her reassuring presence kept her calm. Thank you, Allison, for going above and beyond for my wife!”
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 by recognizing extraordinary nurses everywhere who make a difference in the lives of people by the work they do every day. More than 5,400 healthcare providers and nursing education programs worldwide participate in the DAISY Award program.
DAISY award nomination forms are located on all nursing units throughout Blessing Hospital and on the internet at blessinghealth.org/recognize.