Bethany Anderson, registered nurse at The Birthplace, left, receives Goshen Health’s DAISY Award on the strength of nomination from Kelsey Kausch, who credits the nurse with saving the life of her baby Austin – and providing compassionate care to her and her husband Kyle during the labor and emergency surgery. Photo provided.

News Release

GOSHEN — Bethany Anderson, registered nurse for Goshen Hospital’s Birthplace, received the organization’s DAISY Award for the loving, expert care she provided a mother and baby in the delivery room.

DAISY stands for Diseases Attacking the Immune System. The award is part of an international program honoring and celebrating the skillful, compassionate care nurses provide every day.

The nomination from patient Kelsey Kausch reads:

“Bethany saved a life. Her care started when we arrived for an induction on the 6th… On the 7th, our baby’s heart rate occasionally dropped. Bethany watched our baby’s heart rate like a hawk. When our baby’s heart rate would not stay normal, she checked the cervix. When she felt something unusual, she immediately requested the doctor check. At first, he didn’t feel anything abnormal. When she insisted he check again, he found umbilical cord prolapse. This meant an emergency c-section. Bethany hopped onto my bed and held our baby’s head off his cord with one hand and my hand with her other hand. It was a frightening time for us, but we knew she was there. Surgery helped me give birth to a healthy baby boy… Bethany’s ability to keep calm under pressure; to provide clear and direct communication; and to recognize and act decisively were all deciding factors. Her combination of strong technical and interpersonal skills is unique. Her heroics and advocacy on our behalf was truly astounding. It is unlikely we would have had the same outcome if it wasn’t for her.”

To nominate a nurse at Goshen Health for the DAISY Award, click here. The DAISY Foundation, who promotes and distributes the awards, was established by the family of J. Patrick Barnes after he died from complications of the auto-immune disease, ITP, in 1999. During his hospitalization, they deeply appreciated the care and compassion shown to Patrick and his entire family. When he died, they felt compelled to say “thank you” to nurses in a very public way. To learn more, click here.