Award recognizes excellence in skilled care

Perham Living Northwinds has announced that Tiffany Rodewald, LPN, has been honored with the esteemed DAISY Award. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to providing exceptional care and her significant positive influence on both residents and colleagues.

In her nomination for Tiffany, Julisa Centeno, Northwinds Household Coordinator, shared, “Tiffany works within our memory care assisted living as well as our HUD (St. James Manor) building. She is able to build a trusting bond with residents as well as their families and makes everyone feel heard and comforted. Tiffany consistently goes above and beyond for our residents, encouraging them to maintain as much independence as possible.” 

Centeno further praised Tiffany, saying, “Whether it is stepping up to assist with activities of daily living or helping coworkers manage challenging behaviors in dementia residents, Tiffany handles every situation with grace and integrity, all while maintaining our residents’ dignity.” 

Rodewald truly embodies the spirit of the DAISY Award through her dedication, positivity, and exceptional care. 

The DAISY Award

In 1999, the compassionate journey of the DAISY Foundation began, born out of the profound loss experienced by the Barnes family. Patrick Barnes, a remarkable individual, succumbed to complications from the autoimmune disease ITP at the age of 33. In the wake of this heartbreaking event, the Barnes family sought a positive way to commemorate Patrick’s memory.

Over a heartfelt and reflective dinner shortly after Patrick’s passing, the family conceptualized DAISY, which stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The foundation’s inception was fueled by the family’s desire to contribute something meaningful and positive in honor of Patrick.

As the Barnes family deliberated on the purpose of The DAISY Foundation, they consistently circled back to a beacon of light amid Patrick’s challenging 8-week illness—the exceptional care provided by his nurses. While the clinical expertise of the nurses left a lasting impression, it was the profound compassion and kindness they consistently exhibited at Patrick’s bedside that truly touched the family’s hearts.

In gratitude for the extraordinary care bestowed upon Patrick and their family, the Barneses initiated The DAISY Award® for Extraordinary Nurses. What began as a personal expression of gratitude has blossomed into a global recognition program embraced by numerous healthcare organizations worldwide. The DAISY Foundation has become a powerful symbol of appreciation for the unwavering dedication and exceptional care that nurses extend to patients and their families each day.