Storer receives third DAISY award

Diana Storer of Hillsboro, a registered nurse in the Clinton Memorial Hospital Emergency Services, received the third DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses given at CMH Regional Health System. The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.

              Judi Henson, vice president and chief nursing officer, made the announcement in front of nursing and clinical colleagues from the ED. Storer was surprised when her name was announced as the recipient of the award.

              She received a bouquet of daisies and a certificate commending her for being an "Extraordinary Nurse."  The certificate reads: "In deep appreciation of all you do, who you are, and the incredibly meaningful difference you make in the lives of so many people."  Storer was also given a beautiful and meaningful sculpture called A Healer’s Touch, hand-carved by artists of the Shona Tribe in Africa.

Storer was nominated by Dr. David Cohen, physician and medical director of Emergency Services, who describes Storer as a person who goes above and beyond her duties. “One example is when she took time away from her family and came in on Christmas Eve when the ED was busy.” says Dr. Cohen. “She is a patient advocate and a nurse advocate as well as a mentor to many nurses in the ED.”

Storer has been with CMH since 1987 and manager of Emergency Services since 2008. She is a graduate of Shawnee State University.

              Each quarter one nurse will be selected from nominations by CMH’s nursing administration to receive The DAISY Award.               

              The not-for-profit DAISY Foundation is based in Glen Ellen, Calif., and was established by family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes.  Patrick died at the age of 33 in late 1999 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little known but not uncommon auto-immune disease.  The care Patrick and his family received from nurses while he was ill inspired this unique means of thanking nurses for making a profound difference in the lives of their patients and patient families.

              To nominate a nurse for this award, contact CMH Nursing Administration (937) 382-9308 or go to www.DAISYfoundation.org. For a complete listing of hospitals currently running the program, please go to www.DAISYfoundation.org