Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit is a good example of how a Magnet-designated medical center uses the DAISY Foundation’s awards program to commend nurses who demonstrate compassion, kindness and exemplary patient care.

Since the ANCC awards Magnet status to hospitals that satisfy a set of criteria designed to measure the strength and quality of their nursing, Doucette said the work of DAISY aligns with Magnet’s goal of recognizing the best of the best in nursing. “High performing organizations, like those with a Magnet designation, understand that recognizing the contributions of employees is a key factor in creating a positive work culture,” Doucette said. In addition, both the DAISY Foundation and ANCC share a vision of working with nurses on a global level. “ANCC was responsible for the initial introductions to the international nursing community, which has led to DAISY’s current presence in 18 countries,” Sweeney said. “We both support a healthy work environment where nurses’ voices are heard, which creates a great environment for better patient outcomes and enhances the patient and family experience.” Doucette said the ANCC’s Pathways to Excellence program honors organizations that help transform practice environments “to build global community healthcare organizations committed to nursing workplace excellence.” “The DAISY Foundation is a global organization that understands the value of diversity in all aspects of their work,” he said. “As I travel the world to meet with Magnet and Pathway organizations, it is always a pleasure to see DAISY in action in every corner of the world.”

, vice president, Magnet and Pathway to Excellence at the ANCC in Silver Spring, Md., says both the ANCC recognition programs (Magnet and Pathway to Excellence) have standards that address nurse recognition, and that the mission of the DAISY Foundation complements the goals of these programs.

“Many of our healthcare organizations partner with the DAISY Foundation, which is one of the largest nursing recognition programs in the world and a great partner with the ANCC Magnet Recognition Program,” Doucette said. “Magnet organizations who partner with the DAISY Foundation demonstrate a strong commitment to providing a way for exceptional nurses to be recognized by peers, colleagues and patients alike.”

Jeff Doucette, RN