Scheer’s Dedication 

It is the unwavering dedication and exceptional care Stacey Scheer emulates in her daily interactions with Perham Living Home Health Care clients, family members, and coworkers that were the premise of her nomination for the DAISY Award.

In nominating Scheer for the DAISY Award, Jennifer Flatau, RN Quality Lead for the home care agency sincerely reflected, “Stacey Scheer consistently goes above and beyond for each of our home care clients, their caregivers and families, and her coworkers. For her team, Stacey is the first to offer to pick up a visit, be on-call, and help on her day off. Stacey’s attention to detail, thoroughness, and communication provide the best change for our team’s and our clients’ success.”

Flatau added that Stacey consistently spends extra time with clients, caregivers, and even those who are not able to become clients because of needing a higher level of care. Furthermore, she helps clients navigate the complicated healthcare system and puts them in touch with resources to help them get the care they need.

Perham Health takes immense pride in our partnership with DAISY, standing alongside the foundation to honor and celebrate the extraordinary nurses who make a significant impact in the lives of those they serve.

Pictured: Chuck Hofius, Perham Health CEO, Jill Doll, Director of Nursing Long Term Care, Tracy Hendricks, Perham Living Administrator, Stacey Scheer, Home Health RN, Jennifer Flatau, Home Health Quality Manager, and Ashley Greisen-Agather, Director of Home Health 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.

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About Perham Health 

Perham Health is a 25-bed Critical Access Hospital with three primary care clinics, a 96-bed nursing home, home health care agency, adult day services, memory care assisted living, and senior housing.  The medical staff consists of 24 physicians, a nurse midwife, 14 advance practice clinicians, and three chiropractors. Visit perhamhealth.org to learn more.