For Immediate Release
Deerfield Beach, FL: Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is pleased to announce that the latest Lotus Recognition™ has been awarded to Mishawaka Home Dialysis, part of Fresenius Medical Care, the world’s leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease.
Mishawaka Home Dialysis exemplifies Fresenius Medical Care’s commitment to advancing home dialysis through innovative care models, such as group training, which enhances patient engagement and clinical outcomes.
Beyond clinical excellence, Mishawaka Home Dialysis fosters a culture of compassion, teamwork, and shared governance. Their commitment to a supportive workplace has led to national recognition, including multiple winners of Fresenius Medical Care's esteemed Care Award. Staff members and award recipients, emphasize the deep impact of patient relationships and the clinic’s dedication to holistic, high-quality care.
The Mishawaka Home Therapy Dialysis Clinic exemplifies the profound impact of a patient-centered approach by shifting from a selective model to one that embraces all patients, fostering both individual transformation and a supportive community. One terminally ill patient and his wife, burdened by clinic visits, found renewed hope through home hemodialysis training. Initially weak and dependent, he grew stronger with each session, supported not only by the compassionate care team but also by fellow patients and caregivers. At his graduation, he embraced his wife for the first time in four years—a powerful testament to the clinic’s commitment to trust, empowerment, and human connection in healthcare. Today, the couple advocates for home therapy, spreading awareness and support throughout their community. Their story serves as a powerful reminder that at the heart of healthcare lies the need for connection, compassion, and a shared human experience.
"Caring is the essence of nursing and the moral ideal of human service," says Dr. Jean Watson, Founder/Director, Watson Caring Science Institute. "Mishawaka Home Dialysis exemplifies this philosophy through their dedication to creating a healing environment where patients feel valued, supported, and empowered."
“At Mishawaka Home Dialysis, we are deeply honored to receive the prestigious Lotus Recognition for our innovative integration of Watson’s Caring Science framework and philosophy into our clinic's foundation and nurturing culture. This accolade highlights our commitment to transforming a patient’s dialysis care experience and fostering a supportive, empathetic environment where we prioritize creating an inviting, friendly, and calming atmosphere where patients feel cared for, understood, and supported throughout their dialysis journey,” states Tammy Carmean, RN, Home Therapy Program Manager.
Additionally, Tammy expressed, “Our holistic, patient-centered approach inspires our team and sets a benchmark for healthcare excellence. The dedication of the Mishawaka Home Clinic team ensures patients feel empowered and well-cared for. We strive to make every individual's home dialysis therapy a transformative and inspiring journey. This recognition is a testament to our collective efforts and reinforces our mission to provide exceptional, compassionate care. Thank you to everyone who has joined us on this journey; together, we uplift and transform the standard for dialysis care.”
"We are deeply honored to receive the prestigious Lotus Recognition from the Watson Caring Science Institute. As pioneers in home dialysis, this accolade acknowledges our profound commitment and unwavering dedication to delivering superior, patient-centered care," states Donna Ferguson, RN Charge Nurse at Mishawaka Home Dialysis, Fresenius Medical Care. "This recognition is a testament to the culture of compassion and human caring we have cultivated at Mishawaka Home. Through initiatives such as group training, inviting clinical aesthetics, restructured clinical processes, and human caring concepts, we strive to enrich the lives of our patients and their families every day."
With national speaking engagements, advocacy efforts, and a commitment to innovation, Mishawaka Home Dialysis continues to set the standard for excellence in dialysis care.
Mishawaka Home Dialysis received their Lotus Recognition on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, which included a special ceremony and open house at their Mishawaka, IN location. The event was attended by many distinguished guests.
WCSI created Lotus Recognition™ to celebrate real-life examples of the values, philosophy, and human caring theory guided by Watson's Caring Science and reflects the organization's caring-healing culture for team members, patients, and communities. For further information, contact Dianne Reid, Program Enrichment Director, at dianne@watsoncaringscience.org.
About Fresenius Medical Care: Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with renal diseases of which around 4.2 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. Through its network of 3,675 dialysis clinics, Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis treatments for approx. 299,000 patients around the globe. Fresenius Medical Care is also the leading provider of dialysis products such as dialysis machines or dialyzers. Fresenius Medical Care is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (FME) and on the New York Stock Exchange (FMS). Visit: freseniuskidneycare.com.
About Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI): The Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI) is an international non-profit organization that advances the philosophies, theories, and practices of Human Caring/Caring Science, founded by Jean Watson, Ph.D., RN, AHN-BC, FAAN, LL (AAN), WCSI’s Founder & Director. Focusing on research, education, praxis, leadership, and legacy, the institute aims to widen the development and understanding of Watson’s Caring Science to inform our notion of quality care and healing environments through various educational programs, nurse scientific research, partnerships, events and affiliations. For more information, please visit www.watsoncaringscience.org.
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