HCA Florida JFK Hospital is proud to be recognized as a Comprehensive Resuscitation Center of Excellence, a statewide initiative launched in 2022, born out of being a primary goal of the Florida Resuscitation Center Committee, a committee formed to develop recommendations on how to increase the survival rate for sudden cardiac arrest.

To achieve this prestigious designation, hospitals must meet rigorous statewide criteria, allowing them to participate as either a Primary Resuscitation Center of Excellence (PRCE) or a Comprehensive Resuscitation Center of Excellence (CRCE). Facilities must self-attest to these standards and reapply every three years to maintain the designation.

Cardiac Arrest remains a leading killer in the Sunshine State as survival rates remain low despite advances in healthcare technology and in medical care. Each year, approximately 350,000 individuals die from cardiac arrest in Florida, and it remains the third leading cause of death in the United States.

“This recognition reflects the strength of our comprehensive cardiac program and our focus on saving lives,” said Ken West, CEO of HCA Florida JFK Hospital. “We bring together a multidisciplinary team, collaborate with the American Heart Association, and engage community partners to increase CPR training and awareness. Working hand-in-hand with local EMS agencies, we’ve built an aggressive, coordinated system of care that extends from the moment of cardiac arrest through recovery.”

Beyond meeting the clinical requirements within the hospital, CRCEs place a strong emphasis on community engagement, training bystanders in lifesaving resuscitation techniques, promoting wellness, and enhancing rehabilitation for cardiac arrest patients, along with providing vital support for their families and caregivers.

About HCA Florida JFK Hospital

Serving Palm Beach County for more than 55 years. HCA Florida JFK Hospital is a 516-bed acute care hospital, specializing in emergency services, heart and vascular surgery, neurosurgery, comprehensive cancer and breast institute services, comprehensive stroke services, orthopedic and spine surgery, minimally invasive and robotic surgery, weight loss surgery, inpatient physical rehabilitation, and women’s services. We provide high quality, exceptional care to Atlantis residents and the surrounding communities.

 About HCA Florida Healthcare

HCA Florida Healthcare, a part of HCA Healthcare, is a family of more than 650 affiliated sites of care, including hospitals, physician practices, freestanding emergency rooms and urgent care centers. As one of the state’s leading healthcare networks, HCA Florida Healthcare’s 11,100 experienced doctors and more than 84,000 colleagues work together to deliver equitable, evidence-based collaborative care through more than 12 million patient encounters annually. HCA Florida Healthcare is committed to improving more lives in more ways and giving back to the communities it serves. In 2024, the network provided more than $1 billion in uncompensated care and contributed more than $3.7 million to community organizations across the state. In addition, HCA Florida Healthcare offers patients access to highly trained specialists, including the state’s most comprehensive cardiovascular network. A strong advocate for the next generation of healthcare professionals, HCA Florida Healthcare is a leader in in training future healthcare professionals, offering 151 Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs at 27 different hospitals with more than 2,400 residents. For more information, please visit HCAFloridaHealthcare.com.