DAISY & Sunshine Awards

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Recognizing extraordinary care at Shepherd Center

At Shepherd Center, we are committed to compassionate, patient-centered care. Through the DAISY Award for nurses and the Sunshine Award for primary care technicians and medical assistants, we recognize team members who go above and beyond in providing exceptional care.

If you’ve experienced exceptional care, we invite you to nominate a deserving nurse, patient care technician, or medical assistant. Your nomination is a powerful way to say “thank you” and show appreciation for the compassionate care that helps make Shepherd Center a place of healing, hope, and inspiration.

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses® is an international recognition program that celebrates the incredible work nurses do, not only through their skills but through their unwavering empathy. This award was created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, whose family wanted to publicly thank the nurses who showed him and his family remarkable compassion during his battle with an auto-immune disease. The DAISY Award allows us to continue their legacy of gratitude and to celebrate nurses who make a lasting impact.

DAISY award nomination criteria

  • Shepherd Center registered nurse (RN) or license practical nurse (LPN).
  • Demonstrates empathy and compassion for others.
  • Provides safe, high-quality patient centered care.
  • Utilizes excellent communication skills.
  • Collaborates with the care team to meet patient goals.
  • Displays a positive attitude and is professional in all interactions.
  • Provides meaningful education and training to patients and caregivers throughout their stay.
Nominate a Nurse for the DAISY Award

We are proud to recognize our patient care technicians (PCTs) and medical assistants (MAs) who exemplify exceptional clinical skills and compassionate care through the Sunshine Award. These team members consistently go the extra mile to create a positive and supportive environment for our patients and families.

Sunshine Award nomination criteria

  • Demonstrates empathy and compassion for others.
  • Provides high-quality, patient-centered care.
  • Utilizes excellent communication skills.
  • Collaborates with the care team to meet patient goals.
  • Displays a positive attitude and is professional in all interactions.
  • Provides a meaningful education and training to patients and caregivers throughout their stay.
Nominate a PCT or MA for the Sunshine Award

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