Publication date: October 7, 2024
LANSING, MI – A University of Michigan Health Sparrow Clinton nurse has been honored with the hospital’s DAISY Award for going above and beyond to help the most vulnerable patients and their husbands.
Andrea Ricci, who works in the hospital’s emergency department, recently brought an elderly patient to UM Health Sparrow Lansing Hospital and insisted he be admitted. The patient’s husband decided to drive to Lansing with his loved one, but was too confused to make it to the hospital. Concerned for her husband’s safety, Rich did everything she could to find him, eventually locating him at the Big Boy Restaurant with the help of local paramedics.
“Andrea drove to Big Boy to be with her patient’s confused husband, ensuring he was safely reunited with his family,” said the DAISY Award nominee.
Rich said: “This was a team effort and I just wanted to do my part safely to keep the patient and her husband together during a stressful time. We care for our patients like family and want the best possible outcome.” I’m really happy to advocate.”
