DAISY Nurse Leader Award Nominations Now Open

Updated: Friday, August 16, 2024 7:38 AM

DAISY Nurse Leader Award Nominations Now Open

The DAISY Nurse Leader Award was established to recognize nurse managers/leaders who engage and motivate nurses, create an environment of trust and compassion, and serve as models of Leading with CARE. Nominations are now open through October 1, 2024.

Selection Criteria

• Individual must be a nurse supervisor, assistant nurse manager, nurse manager, director, senior director or chief nursing officer
• Creates an environment of trust, compassion, respect, professional development and ethical behavior
• Is a role model for Leading with CARE, mentoring staff by exhibiting compassion and exemplary practice
• Motivates staff with a shared vision and enthusiasm to achieve better outcomes for themselves and their patients
• Promotes and enhances the image of nursing within Kaleida Health, the community and the profession

Patients, families, providers and staff may submit nominations at www.kaleidahealth.org/daisy/leader. The Nurse Advisory Council will choose a winner at each site based on selection criteria, and the chief nursing officer at each site will make the final decision.

Honorees will receive a special DAISY Nurse Leader certificate, DAISY recognition pin and a unique Healer's Touch sculpture.