About The DAISY Foundation

The DAISY Foundation was established in 2000 by the Barnes family in memory of their son, J. Patrick Barnes, who died from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP) at the age of 33. The Foundation is dedicated to funding research to help fight diseases of the immune system and supporting ITP patients and their families.  Having been touched by the remarkable care, clinical skills, and compassion demonstrated by nurses during Patrick’s illness, the Barnes family made it their mission to recognize exceptional nurses around the country.

What is the DAISY Award?

• International program – more than 1,000 hospitals participate across the globe
  

• Given quarterly to an outstanding nurse from any of the different nursing departments
  

• Presented in the award recipient's unit  

• All recipients throughout the year are recognized during Nurses Week
  

• Recipients will receive: a framed certificate, DAISY Award signature lapel pin, hand-carved stone sculpture entitled A Healer’s Touch, and a copy of their nomination letter
  

• The department of the recipient will receive Cinnabon cinnamon rolls – Patrick’s favorite treat during his illness
  

How to nominate an extraordinary nurse

• Patients, visitors, employees, or physicians may nominate a deserving nurse.
  

• Fill out the online nomination form or submit a paper form at any of the DAISY nominations boxes in patient care areas.
  

• Criteria/attributes for nominations should include Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley values and must include specific examples of a clinical situation where the specific nurse contributed to our Mission and Vision by providing a compassionate patient care experience.

  • Mission: To Care, To Educate, To Discover

  • Vision: Healing humanity through science and compassion one patient at a time 

  • Honesty: Truthful and open exchange

  • Excellence: Doing our best at all times

  • Advocacy: Acting in the best interest of the patient

  • Respect: Consideration and appreciation of others

  • Teamwork: Working together in the spirit of collaboration

  • Compassion: Kindness and caring for everyone

• Nominations can be submitted all year long. Selection process takes place quarterly. Recipients will be notified by their department's manager.  

 *This form is only for Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley. For information and nominations at Stanford Health Care, click here.

What is the selection process for the award?

• Only nominations with a patient's story will go to the final selection process.

• The selection process is blinded - each final nomination letter is coded for anonymity, to prevent bias among the Selection Committee members.

• Members of the DAISY Award Selection Committee will read all final nomination letters and grade them based on the presence of Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley values and the quality of the story.

• A scoring grid is used to grade the nomination letters.

• Nominees with the highest score are selected as award winners.

For questions, email SHCTVDaisyCoordinator@stanfordhealthcare.org.