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Aegis Living Partners with the DAISY Award to Celebrate Extraordinary Nurses

Aegis Living has announced a significant milestone in its commitment to honoring exceptional nursing care by partnering with the internationally renowned DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses. This partnership highlights the vital role that nurses play in providing compassionate care to residents and their families in assisted living settings.

The DAISY Award, celebrated globally in thousands of healthcare organizations, was established to acknowledge nurses who exhibit clinical excellence, compassion, and kindness. It was created in memory of J. Patrick Barnes by his family after they experienced the crucial impact nursing care had during his battle with an autoimmune disease. The initiative serves to uphold the dignity and humanity that nurses bring to their practice, especially during critical moments when patients and their families need support the most.

Nursing at the Heart of Care
As Aegis Living's Vice President of Clinical Operations, Julie Ambachew, RN, articulated, "Our nurses are the heart of our communities." This sentiment emphasizes the central role that nursing professionals play not only in medical care but also in fostering connections and providing comfort and dignity to residents. Through the DAISY Award program, Aegis Living aims to assure its nursing staff that their dedication and impact are profoundly valued by the community they serve.

With this new partnership, Aegis Living residents, families, and team members can nominate outstanding nurses for their extraordinary contributions throughout the year. Recognitions will be made during celebratory events held in various Aegis Living communities. Honorees will receive various accolades, including:

• - The official DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses certificate
• - A signature DAISY Award pin
• - A hand-carved sculpture titled A Healer’s Touch, crafted by artists from Zimbabwe

Committed to Recognizing Compassion in Care
Bonnie Barnes, Co-Founder of the DAISY Foundation, expressed that such awards exist because extraordinary nursing deserves visibility and celebration. The compassion displayed daily by Aegis Living's nursing staff directly embodies the significance of the DAISY Award recognition.

The DAISY Foundation acknowledges nurses across all career stages in multiple categories, including Nurse Leaders, Educators, Nursing Students, and recipients of research and evidence-based practice grants. This broad recognition mechanism allows for a holistic portrayal of nursing excellence.

Building on this commitment to honor caregivers, Aegis Living is also introducing the AUGi Awards in partnership with Inspiren, a leader in AI-powered solutions for senior living. This initiative will allow non-clinical staff to receive nominations and recognition for their unwavering support, safety, and care for residents, further emphasizing the spirit of community and recognition that the DAISY Award represents for nurses.

Aegis Living's Commitment to Excellence
Participating in such global recognition programs places Aegis Living among leading healthcare organizations focused on elevating standards and acknowledging all caregivers whose efforts define quality senior living. By integrating the DAISY Award into their community culture, Aegis Living demonstrates a comprehensive commitment to celebrating and honoring caregiving in all its forms.

For more information on the DAISY Foundation or to nominate a nurse from Aegis Living, interested individuals can visit www.DAISYfoundation.org. By honoring their staff, Aegis Living not only acknowledges their hard work and dedication but also strives to inspire others in the healthcare sector to recognize the significance of compassionate nursing care.