Methodist Hospital's Medical-Surgical team honored with The DAISY Team Award

The DAISY Team Award is designed to honor extraordinary collaboration and teamwork that makes a difference in the lives of patients, families, employees and the community. Over 5,400 organizations worldwide work with The DAISY Foundation to recognize deserving nurses. Learn more about DAISY Team Award here.

Congratulations to the Methodist Hospital Medical-Surgical team for being honored with The DAISY Team Award! 

The team was nominated by former Medical-Surgical Nurse Coordinator Jenny Borer, MSN, RN, who wrote:

"We had a gentleman admitted late on a Friday night for alcohol withdrawal, extensive wounds and failure to thrive. He came to the hospital because he was no longer able to care for himself. He wanted to get sober and to get help. He shared that he had been falling a lot at home. ... He told us that he didn't remember the last time he was able to bathe but thought it had been a few months. His story broke our hearts.

"Staff first made sure he was fed as we didn't know how long it had been since he had an actual meal. Although it was late at night, everyone made sure this patient was clean before he went to bed. He was hesitant to shower, but thanks to Kim making a deal with him, he agreed. Staff covered for one another that night to free up two nursing assistants to assist with the shower. The patient was so grateful for his shower and clean sheets.

"What I saw from the 8 South team the night he was admitted was an act of compassion that deserves to be recognized. The staff cared for this man with kindness and dignity. They made sure his immediate medical needs were addressed first and then they addressed his human needs. Thank you for going above and beyond to make sure this patient was cared for!"

Do you know a nurse who is deserving of The DAISY Award? Nominations can be submitted by patients, family members, colleagues or “anyone who experiences or observes extraordinary compassionate care being provided by a nurse.” To nominate a Methodist nurse for The DAISY Award, click here.