(Peoria, IL / February 13, 2013) ? OSF Saint Francis Medical Center is pleased to announce the most recent winners of the DAISY Award, which recognizes outstanding nursing care. Winners are nominated by patients and their families.
The November 2012 DAISY Award was presented to Mary Chambers of Morton from Oncology Acute. She was nominated by the family of a patient.
Her nomination reads in part: ?My mom was transferred to OSF with a suspected stroke, that revealed a catastrophic cancer diagnosis and within days we went from intensive medical intervention to hospice/ comfort care. Mary provided a warm welcome and introduced us to the (Oncology) unit and how we could be involved in our Mother?s care. Mary provided the same level of expert knowledge to other family members and visitors dealing with our rapid introduction and transition to the grieving process. Mary allowed all of us to talk through ideas and issues, in personalizing the care for our Mom and was a champion for involving even the youngest grandchildren in doing things with Grandma that have provided those kids with special photos, memories and a preparation for separation that they were able to understand. Mary shared her expert knowledge in such a way that adults and the adolescent grandchildren all came away with a warm, cared for feeling and that she provided care for her patient by also caring for the patient?s family. On behalf of (our) family, I want to express my appreciation for Mary and OSF for the compassion and excellent level of care my Mom received while a patient at your facility.?
The December 2012 DAISY Award was presented to Victoria Sauter of East Peoria from Urology Acute. She was nominated by the daughter of a patient.
Her nomination reads in part: ?Vicky addressed my questions/concerns (about my mother) in an informative/ comforting tone and manner. At one point, I asked her to stop for a moment because I was becoming overwhelmed and was about to lose my composure. Vicky simply rubbed my arm and waited for me to gather my wits. Her level of empathy was greatly appreciated. Not only did Vicky answer my questions, but she also helped coordinate my mother?s discharge with the nurse and patient care facilitator. As I was leaving, Vicky gave me a hug. That hug meant more than she could possibly imagine. And I am thankful she was able to help my mother and me. My mom loves blueberries. Vicky brought my mom fresh blueberries (something she actually can have on her restricted diet) two days in a row. I thought it a very kind gesture. ?
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