Elisabeth Schalk Honored with DAISY Award
Columbus Community Hospital (CCH) is proud to recognize Elisabeth Schalk, RN, for her exceptional dedication to patient care. A recent patient testimonial highlights Schalk’s outstanding qualities as a nurse, praising her knowledge, empathy and commitment to patient comfort.
The patient’s heartfelt message, shared with the hospital, details Schalk’s ability to thoroughly explain procedures, answer questions and provide comfort beyond expectations. “Elisabeth was an amazing nurse! She was so knowledgeable and relatable,” the patient wrote. “She showed empathy like I've never had a nurse show me before. I was so lucky to have her as my nurse. I feel like she did little extra things just to make me feel better and more comfortable.”
Schalk’s dedication to her profession and the well-being of her patients shines through in the testimonial. “She is definitely in the right profession and I’m sure she is a favorite among patients. Her heart and ability to care was wonderful. Thanks Elisabeth!” the patient concluded.
Columbus Community Hospital is committed to providing compassionate, high-quality care to the community it serves. Nurses like Schalk exemplify this commitment, going above and beyond to ensure patients feel supported and informed throughout their health care journey.
Schalk’s recognition serves as an inspiration to her colleagues, and reinforces the hospital’s dedication to fostering a culture of excellence in patient care.
Schalk was honored with an award presentation on March 17.
Columbus Community Hospital invites nominations for the DAISY Award at https://www.columbushosp.org/patients-visitors/nominate-a-nurse.