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Nominate a Remarkable Nurse Leader
What is The DAISY Award?
The DAISY Award is an international program rewarding and celebrating the extraordinary clinical skill and compassionate care given by nurses every day. Valley Medical Center is proud to be a DAISY Award Partner, recognizing our nurses with this special honor quarterly.
Share Your Story
Share your story of a nurse leader who:
- Led with integrity
- Role modeled quality and exemplary practice
- Created an environment that fostered trust
- Advocated for those they support
- Role modeled professionalism and ethical behavior
- Made a difference in the life of a patient, care team member, department, or organization
DAISY Award nominees personify Valley Medical Center’s remarkable patient experience. In addition to naming a DAISY Award honoree, each nominated nurse receives special acknowledgment from Valley Medical Center and The DAISY Foundation as our way of saying “thank you” to the unsung heroes in the nursing profession.
How to Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse
Patients, visitors, physicians, volunteers, nurses and other employees are encouraged to nominate a deserving nurse. There are two options for submitting a nomination:
To complete an online Daisy nomination, scan the following QR code with your smartphone
- You can also enter the following URL to route to the online survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7T6ZX7B
- Print and fill out a nomination form to mail to the address below, drop in a drop box located throughout the hospital, or email at the above email address.