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ECHN’s Quarterly DAISY Award Recipient: Erin Bussiere

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Erin Bussiere, Manager of the Wound Care Center at Manchester Memorial Hospital, was nominated for the DAISY award by two colleagues, each in agreement that she is an invaluable resource and asset to ECHN and the embodiment of a true Nightingale.

 
Dedication and Leadership
Erin has dedicated herself to providing exceptional care, leadership, and innovation within our organization. Her tireless commitment has been instrumental in expanding wound care services across ECHN, making high-quality care more accessible to patients in our community.
 
Under Erin’s leadership, the Wound Care Center has flourished. She has implemented cutting-edge treatment protocols, fostered a culture of compassion and excellence and ensures every patient receives personalized and effective care. Erin’s forward-thinking approach has enhanced the quality of services we provide and has also solidified Manchester Memorial Hospital's reputation as a leader in wound care.
 
Erin’s contributions extend far beyond her clinical and managerial responsibilities. Her dedication to fostering a supportive and enriching work environment has resulted in a cohesive, high-performing team that consistently delivers outstanding outcomes.
 
Approach to Patient Care
What sets Erin apart is her kindness and genuine concern for others. Whether she is comforting a worried patient, mentoring a colleague, or collaborating with other departments to improve processes, Erin consistently goes above and beyond. Her team describes her as an inspiring and approachable leader who is always willing to lend a helping hand or a listening ear. Patients often express gratitude for the warmth and empathy they experience under her care—a testament to the heart she pours into her work.
 
Erin Bussiere exemplifies the core values of nursing: compassion, dedication, and excellence. She is a true asset to Manchester Memorial Hospital and the broader ECHN community. It is with great admiration and respect that we nominate Erin for the Nightingale Award, recognizing her remarkable contributions and unwavering commitment to improving the lives of those we serve.

 

Congratulations Erin!

 

ABOUT the DAISY Award
D.A.I.S.Y is the acronym for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The DAISY Foundation was formed in November 1999 by the family of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at age 33 of complications of Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP). The nursing care Patrick received when hospitalized profoundly touched his family. The family felt they and Patrick experienced the best of Nursing. Not only did they witness expert clinical skill for a very complex medical situation, but it was the kindness and compassion that the staff showed to Patrick and his family every day. The following is a quote from the DAISY Foundation website.

“We were awed by the way the nurses touched him and spoke with him, even when he was on a ventilator and totally sedated. The way they informed and educated us eased our minds. They truly helped us through the darkest hours of our lives, with soft voices of hope and strong loving hugs that to this day, we still feel”.

After Patrick’s death, the family created the DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses. Their goal was to “ensure that nurses know how deserving they are of our society’s profound respect for the education, training, brainpower, and skill they put into their work and especially for the caring with which they deliver their care”.

Nominations can be submitted by patients and families and those experiences submitted are reflective of an excellent patient and family experience. The foundation cites, “The nomination stories are rich in data that can describe what is important to patients, their families and others who encounter great, compassionate nursing care. By honoring extraordinary acts of compassion, recognition can positively influence the patient’s perception of their experience”.

The quarterly ECHN DAISY award program is for Manchester Memorial Hospital, Rockville General Hospital, and Visiting Nurse & Health Services of CT registered nurses. We are fortunate to have nurses such as Erin Bussiere.