NCH CVICU and Critical Care Units Earn Silver Beacon Award for Excellence

The Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at NCH Baker Hospital and the Critical Care Unit at NCH North Hospital have been awarded the Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN). This prestigious designation recognizes exceptional patient care and a commitment to fostering a healthy work environment.

This marks the first time Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has received the Beacon Award, a testament to the organization’s transformational quality outcomes and the dedication of its critical care teams. The award distinguishes units that consistently deliver evidence-based practices and superior patient experiences.

“We are incredibly proud of our critical care nurses for earning this well-deserved recognition,” said Gina Teegarden, Chief Nursing Officer at NCH (FEATURED PHOTO). “This achievement reflects their unwavering commitment to providing the highest quality care, advancing patient safety, and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and staff.”

The Beacon Award for Excellence is a national honor recognizing hospital units that meet stringent criteria in areas such as leadership, staff engagement, patient outcomes, and continuous learning. Earning this designation highlights NCH’s commitment to setting new standards in critical care.

Congratulations to the CVICU and critical care teams for this outstanding accomplishment and their continued dedication to excellence in patient care.

About NCH

NCH (Naples Comprehensive Health) is an Advanced Community Healthcare System™ serving Southwest Florida with premier routine, critical, and specialty care. NCH, a locally governed non-profit, is recognized as one of Healthgrades America’s Top 50 Hospitals which puts it in the top 1% in the nation for clinical excellence, in addition to being named a Top 50 Hospital for Surgical Care. The system is more than just two hospitals (referred to as the NCH Baker Hospital and NCH North Hospital) with a total of 713 beds – NCH is an alliance of over 1,100 physicians and medical facilities in dozens of locations throughout Southwest Florida and is the region’s only Joint Commission accredited Comprehensive Stroke Center. NCH cardiac care is ranked top-3 in the state by Healthgrades. NCH collaborates with the Hospital for Special Surgery for orthopedics, Nicklaus Children’s Hospital for pediatrics, and ProScan Imaging for radiology services, ensuring top-tier medical care is available in Southwest Florida. With the largest provider network, urgent/immediate care centers, diagnostic facilities, and two hospitals, NCH is always advancing the quality of care near you. For more information, visit www.NCHmd.org.