Keaton Dieker, RN, Blessing Hospice & Palliative Care, became the 68th Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on February 9, 2022.
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.
Keaton was nominated by the wife of one of her patients. The nomination read, in part:
“Keaton came into our lives when we didn’t know which way to turn. As hard as it was for us, she helped us to see the need for our love and willingness to let him go. Keaton was special to us as she had a calming effect on all of us, including my husband.
Before my husband passed, he told our daughter ‘The sun will come up tomorrow.’ Thank you, Keaton, for seeing us through our darkest hours.”
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.