Nurses at Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital’s Birthing Spa were recently honored with The DAISY Team Award for Extraordinary Nurses. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation’s program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform every day. 

The DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses has been adopted by healthcare facilities around the world to celebrate nurses for their extraordinary care and compassion. The DAISY Team Award is for nurse-led teams of two or more who come together to solve a specific situation by going above and beyond. Nursing teams may be nominated by patients, families, and colleagues, and they are chosen by a committee of nurses at Ephraim McDowell Health to receive The DAISY Team Award. The DAISY Team Award is presented once each year at a surprise presentation. Each member of the Nursing Team receives a certificate commending them for being an “Extraordinary Nurse.” The certificate reads: “In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference your teamwork makes in the lives of so many people.” The Team also receives a specially engraved plaque with the name of the Team.  

The Birthing Spa nurses were nominated by doctors and several patients for the extraordinary care that they provide. One of the patients said, “I would like to acknowledge Fort Logan’s Birthing Spa. I had several different nurses during my five-day stay. Every single one of them went above and beyond with their dedication, compassion and professionalism to my care. One of my nurses braided my hair while I labored in the tub. My night shift nurses even came in early for my delivery. The nurses made my experience so special. I can’t wait to come back in few years for my next baby!”

Nomination forms for the DAISY Award are available at various locations throughout Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, Ephraim McDowell Fort Logan Hospital, Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital and other Ephraim McDowell facilities.