Jefferson Health recently recognized five caregivers at its Cherry Hill, Stratford, and Washington Township hospitals with DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses and BEE (Being Extraordinary Everyday) Award honors for their compassionate care and commitment to patients and families.
Their nominations highlighted attentive care, respect for patient preferences, and thoughtful gestures that brought comfort and reassurance.
DAISY Awards honor nurses for clinical excellence and extraordinary, compassionate care. Honorees include:
· Justin Hewitt, a nurse at Jefferson Stratford Hospital, helped a patient feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout their recovery. Justin’s nomination recognized his attentive nursing care, personal encouragement, and reassuring presence, which the patient credited with making their hospital stay easier.
· Brenna Higgs, a nurse at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, comforted a patient and put her daughter at ease. Brenna listened closely to their concerns, answered questions patiently, and offered calm reassurance that helped both feel supported.
· Dylan Saracino, a nurse on C4 at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, earned praise for his clinical knowledge and respect for a patient’s preferences. He answered questions thoroughly, helping the patient feel heard and respected.
BEE Awards recognize non-nursing caregivers and support staff who work alongside nurses to enhance the patient experience. Honorees include:
· Eric Edmundson, a patient care technician at Jefferson Cherry Hill Hospital, provided attentive care that helped a patient feel comfortable and safe. After the patient transferred to another unit, he visited her after his shift ended to make sure she had settled in and had the support she needed — a gesture that left a lasting impression on her family.
· Justine Taylor-Walton, a patient care technician at Jefferson Washington Township Hospital, helped a patient feel more like themselves through thoughtful support with showering and personal care. She ensured the patient felt safe and unhurried, checked in regularly, and attended to even small requests, bringing comfort and dignity to their hospital stay.
Jefferson’s clinical recognition committee selected the award recipients from nominations submitted by patients, families, and colleagues.
The nonprofit DAISY Foundation established the DAISY Award in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died in 1999 from complications of an autoimmune disease. For more information, visit DAISYfoundation.org.
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