Sunshine Program for nursing support staff now accepting nominations

UHS is pleased to announce that our new program to recognize the extraordinary care and contributions of our non-licensed support staff, called the Sunshine Program, is now accepting nominations!

The program is designed to "honor nursing support staff who shine and bring light into other’s lives”. A team of representatives from the DAISY Committee and frontline non-licensed nursing staff worked together to developed the program.

To nominate a Nursing Support Staff Member, click here.

The goal of the program is recognize the incredible work that our frontline caregivers do every day. We want to assure that all of our nursing staff know how deserving they are of our respect for the skill they put into their work and for the compassion and caring with which they deliver that care. The nursing support staff positions across the system are our boots on the ground and they make significant contributions to the care, well-being, and safety of our patients every day.

Patients, families, and colleagues will be able to nominate any of our non-licensed support staff based on demonstration of our UHS Values of Respect, Teamwork, Innovation, Trust, and especially Compassion. Nominations will be collected via paper - look for nomination kiosks and boxes at all UHS locations, via email at sunshine.awards@nyuhs.org, and electronically. All nominees will be recognized but each month one nominee will be selected for a special recognition.

We look forward to celebrating our inaugural Sunshine Program winner in August. Stay tuned!