INTEGRIS Health was honored to welcome Bonnie and Mark Barnes, co-founders of The DAISY Foundation, as they visited INTEGRIS Health hospitals across the metro. During their visit, Bonnie and Mark personally met nurses who have received the prestigious DAISY Award and expressed heartfelt gratitude to the INTEGRIS Health nursing team for their exceptional dedication to patient care.
On Jan. 14, INTEGRIS Health hosted a special event to honor the 2024 DAISY Award recipients. Bonnie and Mark Barnes shared their personal story of founding The DAISY Foundation and highlighted the extraordinary impact nurses have on patients and their families. The event featured inspiring stories of nurses who received the award, highlighting the profound difference they make in the lives of those they serve.
The DAISY Foundation is a global organization dedicated to honoring nurses for their compassionate care and exceptional clinical skills. Founded in 1999 by the Barnes family in memory of their son, J. Patrick Barnes, the foundation has grown to include over 5,800 health care facilities in 35 countries, making it one of the most significant nursing recognition programs worldwide.
The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who go above and beyond to provide extraordinary care. Nurses can be nominated by patients, families or colleagues, making it a deeply meaningful acknowledgment of their life-changing work.
For more information about The DAISY Foundation and its mission, visit www.daisyfoundation.org.
