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The Nursing Professional Governance Organization (NPGO) honors up to two UVA Health University Medical Center nurses each month with a DAISY Award. Associate Chief Nursing Officer Veronica Brill, MSN, RN, NEA-BC, and DAISY Award Committee Chair Leanne Davis, RN, surprised Treasure Hockman, RN, 3 North, with an award.

Occupational Therapist Allison Dillon nominated Hockman:

"I had the pleasure of working with Treasure while providing occupational therapy (OT) for a patient she was taking care of on 3 North. When I asked Treasure if I could work with the patient for OT, she asked if she could come in and wash the patient's hair while she was sitting up. As we were working with the patient to wash her hair sitting at the edge of the bed, I learned that Treasure had taken the time out of her day yesterday and today to wash the patient's hair.

"Treasure expressed she was worried the patient's hair was becoming knotted due to rolling in the bed. Treasure spent extra time combing all the knots out of the patient's hair, applying conditioner, and styling the hair into a braid. The patient's husband expressed to Treasure that her long hair was very important to her and her identity. Treasure went above and beyond to honor what was important to the patient during her already busy day with a full patient caseload." 

Read more on Connect about Hockman's dedication to her role and teamwork on 3 North.

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"DAISY" stands for "Diseases Attacking the Immune System." The DAISY Award was established by The DAISY Foundation in memory of J. Patrick Barnes, who died at the age of only 33 of an autoimmune disease. The Barnes Family was awestruck by the clinical skills, caring, and compassion of his nurses, so they created this national award to thank nurses everywhere.

At UVA Health University Medical Center — patients or their families, visitors, and team members may submit a DAISY Award nomination.