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NCH Simulation Center Earns

International Accreditation for

Excellence in Education

by Paul Hiltz, NCH President & CEO

’m proud to share that the Judith & The Herb Family Simulation Center programs simulate
Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center real-world clinical situations, empowering healthcare teams to
Iat Naples Comprehensive Health refine their skills and improve performance in a safe, realistic
(NCH) has been granted full accreditation environment.
in Teaching/Education and Core Standards Every year, the center delivers thousands of hours of hands-
by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare on, multidisciplinary education to physicians, nurses, allied
(SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of health professionals, emergency teams, foundations, students, and
Healthcare Simulation Programs. community partners. The training provided here strengthens our
Already recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the mission of helping everyone live a longer, happier, and healthier
top 35 simulation centers in the nation, this new accreditation life by improving clinical performance, fostering teamwork, and
places the Herb Family Simulation Center among an elite group enhancing patient outcomes.
of fewer than 300 simulation centers worldwide to achieve this The Herb Family Simulation Center is fully funded thanks
distinction - considered the gold standard in the field. to the generous philanthropic support of our community. This
Located on the NCH Baker Hospital Downtown campus, achievement underscores what’s possible when our region comes
The Herb Family Simulation Center features more than 12,000 together to invest in advanced, innovative healthcare education and
square feet of training and meeting space, including two fully training. The community’s commitment to philanthropy not only
functional operating rooms, multiple simulation suites, a made the center a reality, but it also helps NCH continue to earn
procedural skills lab, and classrooms equipped with advanced international recognition, such as this one from SSH.
audio-visual, debriefing technology, and an Immersive Interactive For more information about the Judith & Marvin Herb Family
(mixed reality) room. Simulation Center, visit nchmd.org/education/judith-and-marvin-
herb-family-simulation-center.

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