Recognize Exceptional Care
At Summit Healthcare, we celebrate the dedicated nurses and staff who go above and beyond to provide exceptional, compassionate care. If a member of your care team has made a meaningful impact on your experience, you can show your appreciation by nominating them for one of our special recognition awards.
The DAISY Award
The DAISY Award recognizes nurses who demonstrate outstanding clinical skills, compassion, and dedication to their patients. This national award celebrates nurses who make a real difference in the lives of those they care for.
Criteria
- Extraordinary acts of compassionate and clinical excellence.
- Job performance exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Summit Healthcare.
- Leads by example and is self-motivated.
- Exemplary individual achievement, contribution and performance in their job and other related duties beyond their own.
- Willingness to take initiative and accept and carry out responsibilities beyond regular job assignments for the good of the organization.
- Serves as a role model to others.
- Commitment to quality in carrying out job responsibilities and is an asset to Summit.
- Makes a special connection with patient/family.
- Includes patient/family in care planning.
- Creates an environment for others to learn.
- Educates patient/family.
- Works well with healthcare team to meet patient/family needs.
- Generates enthusiasm and energy towards meeting the challenges of nursing; provides a vision of hope.
- Knows that the “little things” can make a big difference.
- Embodies the SHINE behavior standards.
Nominate an Extraordinary Nurse
Has a nurse at Summit Healthcare made a lasting impact on your care experience? Show your appreciation by nominating them for the DAISY Award, which honors nurses who provide exceptional, compassionate care.
- Submit your nomination online: Nominate a Nurse Here
- Find nomination forms throughout the hospital and in the patient handbook.
Your nomination helps recognize the dedication and excellence of our nursing staff—thank you for sharing your experience!
The GEM Award – Going the Extra Mile
The GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award honors non-nursing Summit Healthcare employees who embody our SHINE standards of excellence in clinical and customer service. These individuals consistently go above and beyond, serving as outstanding role models in our organization.
Criteria
- Job performance exemplifies the mission, vision and values of Summit Healthcare.
- Leads by example and is self-motivated.
- Exemplary individual achievement, contribution and performance in their job and other related duties beyond their own.
- Willingness to take initiative and accept and carry out responsibilities beyond regular job assignments for the good of the organization.
- Serves as a role model to others.
- Commitment to quality in carrying out job responsibilities and is an asset to Summit.
- Generates enthusiasm and energy towards meeting the challenges of healthcare; provides a vision of hope.
- Embodies the SHINE behavior standards.
Nominate an Outstanding Staff Member
Do you know a Summit Healthcare employee who goes above and beyond? The GEM (Going the Extra Mile) Award recognizes non-nursing staff who demonstrate excellence in clinical and customer service, embodying our SHINE standards.
- Submit your nomination online: Nominate a Staff Member Here
- Find nomination forms throughout the hospital and in the patient handbook.
Your nomination helps us celebrate the dedication and hard work of our incredible team—thank you for sharing your experience!