DAISY Award for Nursing Ethics Nomination Form

The DAISY Award for Nursing Ethics, developed in collaboration with the American Nurses Association’s Center for Ethics and Human Rights, recognizes nurse leaders and clinical nurses whose leadership, compassion and clinical practice demonstrate the importance of human values and ethics in nursing.

You can complete the nomination form online by using the form below OR  print it out  and return it to the main desk in the Owensboro Health Regional Hospital lobby.

Please nominate a nurse who demonstrates the below criteria:

• Consistently demonstrates professional and ethical standards as defined in the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses
• Prioritizes ethical awareness and ethical decision making to address inequities and uphold ethical norms and values
• Substantially contributes to a healthy and ethical practice environment through positive interactions, compassionate action, and leadership
• With courage, promotes initiatives that advance ethical behavior within nursing and/or healthcare
• Is accountable for professional decisions, actions, and consequences
• Exemplifies respect for the inherent dignity and humanity of self and others by maintaining personal health, well-being, and integrity
• Applies evidence (such as research or EBP) to ethical issues to inform decisions, guide priorities, and/or budget allocations
• Protects human welfare and reduces health disparities of those providing and those receiving health care services