Ashley Bilgri, RN, Cardiovascular Unit, became the 71st Blessing Hospital nurse to receive the international DAISY Award during a ceremony on April 25, 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.
A patient to whom Ashley provided care nominated her for the award. The nomination read, in part:
“Ashley is an incredible role model and advocated for me when I needed it most. She collaborated with the physician to voice my concerns. She answered my questions and reassured my family’s concerns.”
“She has a very bubbly personality and goes out of her way to give her patients exceptional care. Ashley made my hospital visit the best it could be,” the nomination concluded.
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 and by clicking here.