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The DAISY Award
The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses
Nurses at Clay County Medical Center, Meadowlark Hospice, and Clay Center Family Physicians are honored through The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses®, an international recognition program that celebrates nurses who provide exceptional clinical care and compassion to patients and families.
What is the DAISY Award?
The DAISY Award is an international program that recognizes nurses for their extraordinary clinical skill, compassionate care, and commitment to excellence. As a DAISY Award partner, Clay County Medical Center is proud to recognize outstanding nurses who make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and colleagues.
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Each DAISY Award recipient is honored during a public recognition ceremony and receives:
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A DAISY Award certificate
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A DAISY Award pin
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A hand-carved sculpture titled A Healer's Touch
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Recipients and their coworkers also celebrate with cinnamon rolls, a tradition established in memory of Patrick Barnes, whose experience inspired the creation of The DAISY Foundation. Patients, family members, visitors, physicians, nurses, and employees are encouraged to nominate a nurse who demonstrates exceptional care and service.
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DAISY Award Nominees Consistently:
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Demonstrate compassion, kindness, and respect
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Build meaningful connections with patients and families
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Listen carefully and communicate effectively
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Provide exceptional clinical care
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Advocate for patients and families
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Solve problems and support positive outcomes
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Serve as role models for others
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Collaborate effectively with colleagues and providers
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Go above and beyond expectations
The CARE Award
The CARE Award recognizes extraordinary non-nurse team members who consistently demonstrate Compassion, Acceptance, Respect, and Enthusiasm in their work and interactions with patients, families, coworkers, and the community.
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What is the CARE Award?
The CARE Award honors employees who exemplify Clay County Medical Center's mission, vision, and values through exceptional service and dedication.
Recipients consistently demonstrate:
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Compassion, acceptance, respect, and enthusiasm
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Professionalism and a positive attitude
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Outstanding customer service and patient-centered care
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Commitment to CCMC's mission, vision, and values
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Meaningful connections with patients, families, and coworkers
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Excellence in communication and teamwork
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Nominees also demonstrate AIDET principles in every interaction:
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Acknowledge
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Introduce
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Duration
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Explanation
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Thank You
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The CARE Award celebrates the important contributions of non-nurse team members and recognizes individuals who set a positive example for others throughout the organization.
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Nominate an Extraordinary Team Member
Employees of the following organizations are eligible for nomination:
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Clay County Medical Center
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Clay Center Family Physicians
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Clyde Family Physicians
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Linn Family Physicians
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Glasco Family Physicians
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Riley Family Physicians
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Meadowlark Hospice
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Mark A. Chapman Wellness Center
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Nominations may be submitted by patients, family members, visitors, coworkers, and fellow employees.
Download CARE Award Nomination Form
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Recognition
Each CARE Award nominee receives a CARE Award lapel pin in recognition of their nomination.
Each CARE Award recipient receives:
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A CARE Award certificate
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A custom art glass trophy
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A committee at Clay County Medical Center selects recipients.
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Completed nomination forms may be submitted to:
Clay County Medical Center
Attn: CARE Award Committee
617 Liberty St,
Clay Center, KS 67432
Forms may also be dropped off at the CCMC Front Desk.