NCH Baker Emergency Department Earns Silver Level II Geriatric Accreditation – One of Only Three in Florida
The Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) Baker Emergency Department has earned Level II Silver Accreditation as a Geriatric Emergency Department from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP), making it one of only three emergency departments in Florida to achieve this distinction. No emergency department in the state currently holds Level I Gold accreditation.
The recognition through ACEP’s Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation (GEDA) program reflects NCH’s commitment to providing evidence-based, age-friendly care tailored to the needs of older adults. The Silver Level designation recognizes emergency departments that have integrated senior care practices into daily operations and demonstrated leadership in advancing geriatric emergency medicine. “Earning this accreditation underscores our dedication to ensuring older adults receive safe, compassionate, and specialized care,” said Caitlin George, Administrative Director of Emergency Services for NCH. “Our teams have worked diligently to make our emergency departments more responsive to the needs of seniors and this recognition reflects that effort to enhance the emergency experience for older adults.”…