Matt Beaver, RN, 5 North, became the 66th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on November 16, 2021.
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.
Matt was nominated by a man to whom he provided COVID care during his 17 day hospitalization. The nomination read, in part:
“I looked forward to seeing Matt come into my room because he always took the time to converse. I shared fishing stories about my 6 year old grandson crappie, bass and bluegill fishing in a farm pond with his dad, mom, and little sister. Of course, I had pictures to share. I even wrote Matt the secret recipe for my fish breading and the bait I use.”
“Conversing with Matt really aided me in the desire to shed this virus and think about what really matters. Matt, you are a truly “caregiver” in the greatest sense of the term and I thank you.”
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 4,800 healthcare providers worldwide participate in the DAISY Award program.
DAISY award nominations forms are located on all nursing units throughout Blessing Hospital, or by clicking here.