All registered or licensed practical nurses at Island Health or an Island Health-owned clinic are eligible for The DAISY Award. DAISY Award recipients exemplify the Island Health CARES values of compassion, accountability, respect, excellence and stewardship. These individuals consistently demonstrate excellence through clinical expertise, extraordinary service and compassionate care.

To be eligible for The DAISY Award nomination, the nurse should consistently meet all of the following criteria:

• The nurse was able to create a strong connection and sense of family with patient and family through trust and emotional support.
• The nurse communicated clearly and effectively with patient, family and coworkers regarding patient care goals and healthcare education while meeting patient’s emotional needs.
• The nurse demonstrated compassion and empathy, keeping patient and family at the center of care.
• The nurse demonstrated excellent clinical and critical thinking skills.
• The nurse demonstrated professionalism and worked as an integral part of the healthcare team.
• The nurse made a significant difference in the life of a patient.

Patients and/or patients’ family members may nominate a deserving registered or licensed practical nurse by filling out a nomination form (paper or online). Paper forms can be mailed in or dropped off at any one of the designated DAISY Award boxes in Acute Care, Emergency Department, Island Primary Care Clinics, Cancer Care, Labor & Delivery and Central Registration. An online submission form is available at the bottom of the page.

To submit an online form:

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To submit a paper nomination form:

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