The DAISY Award
The DAISY Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established by his family members in memory of J. Patrick Barnes. Patrick died in late 1999 at the age of 33 from complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP), a little-known but not uncommon autoimmune disease. (DAISY is an acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System.) 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. The Award is part of The DAISY Foundation’s mission to recognize the extraordinary, compassionate nursing care they provide patients and families every day.
The BEE Award
Littleton Regional Healthcare has launched another recognition opportunity – The BEE Award. BEE stands for Being Extraordinary Every day. While The DAISY Award is reserved for Registered Nurses specifically, The BEE Award is open to any care team member. It is symbolic in the fact that bees are fundamentally crucial to a daisy’s ability to thrive. Both The DAISY and BEE Awards are presented quarterly, and each honoree is selected from nominations received by patients, community members, and colleagues.
“We always promote our staff as our greatest asset because it’s true,” noted Koren Superchi, RN, MSN, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Nursing Officer at LRH. “They are the driving force that supports our ability to provide the high-quality care this region depends on. ” We quickly seize any opportunity that allows us to recognize their important work and highlight how valued they are,” she added.
DAISY & BEE Award Honorees
LRH's DAISY Award Honoree, Olivia Gadwah, RN!
Gadwah, RN! 
Past DAISY Honorees:
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LRH's DAISY Nurse Leader Award - Kimberly Force, RN
Please join us in recognizing Kimberly Force, RN, LRH’s Senior Director of
Nursing, with the DAISY Nurse Leader Award! Kim is always at the epicenter of celebrating others for the good things they do. She is a true champion of professional development and employee recognition, creating an environment built on trust, compassion, and mutual respect.
Kim exemplifies the true spirit of leadership. She fosters a culture where every team member feels valued and supported, while consistently being responsive to the needs of others and actively modeling and promoting collaboration. In times of challenge, Kim leads by example, skillfully problem-solving and encouraging critical thinking to address complex issues. She inspires staff to grow in their professional practice while ensuring that patients receive the highest standard of care.
One of Kim’s most admirable qualities is her ability to effectively advocate for her team. She is a driving force for positive change and has helped to shape the future of nursing at LRH. Above all, Kim is a compassionate leader who fosters a workplace where the values of empathy, kindness, and ethical behavior are at the core of everything she does.
LRH's BEE Award Honoree, Jillian Taho, PT, DPT, CCS!
The BEE Award – Jillian Taho, PT, DPT, CCS 
