Samaritan Medical Center announced on May 12 the recipients of its DAISY and BEE Awards for March. The DAISY Award honors extraordinary nurses, while the BEE Award recognizes other team members who demonstrate excellence at the hospital and in outpatient clinics.
These awards highlight the contributions of healthcare staff to patient care and teamwork. They are presented throughout the year, with nominations accepted from patients, families, and colleagues.
Jody Waugh, a Licensed Practical Nurse at Samaritan’s Family Health Center at the Health and Wellness Plaza in Watertown, received the March DAISY Award. Waugh was nominated by a doctor for her preparedness, attention to detail, eagerness to help fellow caregivers and patients, and ability to stay engaged during demanding situations. As a honoree, Waugh received a certificate of recognition, a DAISY Award pin, and “A Healer’s Touch” sculpture hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Zimbabwe. A larger version of this sculpture has been installed in Samaritan’s Healing Gardens to honor all current and future award winners.
Karen Von Arx, Health Information Management Systems Analyst at Samaritan Medical Center, was recognized with the March BEE Award. Von Arx was nominated by an operations manager for her work improving processes after an internal policy change regarding documentation. She provided significant communication and leadership that enhanced overall experience. Von Arx received a certificate, a BEE Award pin, and a gift bag with tokens of appreciation.
Samaritan Medical Center is described as a 290-bed not-for-profit community medical center offering inpatient and outpatient healthcare services including emergency care; specialized medical services such as cancer treatment; neonatal intensive care; behavioral health; addiction services; imaging services; serving both civilian and military communities.
The DAISY Foundation is noted as an international not-for-profit organization established in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by his family after he died from complications related to Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). The foundation supports recognition programs for nurses globally through various awards.
