NCH Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center

01/27/2026

Your NCH simulation center was hard at work in Punta Gorda convention center with 1100 8th graders introducing them to super Tory! Our newborn high fidelity manikin generously donated by Bill and Julia Van Domelen foundation

01/14/2026

Our NCH Simulation team had a great experience attending the International Medical Healthcare Simulation conference 2026 in San Antonio! (IMSH). We were proud to have one of our own present on our multidisciplinary simulation collabortion with Dr Joseph Buhain, Director of IPE simulation at FGCU and Hope Goodwin Operations Director from NCH Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center presented at the conference, sharing insights and best practices with colleagues from across the world about multidisciplinary simulation best practices!

Throughout the conference, we participated in a wide range of professional development sessions, gained valuable knowledge, and connected with leaders doing innovative work in healthcare operations all across the world! We’re excited to bring these learnings back to NCH and apply them to continue strengthening our teams and the care we provide.

Our team & organization were also recognized at the Diamond Ball for becoming accredited! Less than 268 centers actoss the WORLD hold full accreditation from the Society For Simulation in Healthcare!!


Thank you to IMSH for an inspiring and impactful conference!

Joseph Buhain Florida Healthcare Simulation Alliance Affinty GroupEMS-Works

12/24/2025

Happy Holidays from your Simulation Center Team at NCH🎄🎅🌲🤶

12/08/2025

Celebrating our recent designation of accreditation by SSH with our hospital organization at NCH💜💜💜💜💜 We are ao proud to be a part of an organization that invests so much into the training of their learners❤️

12/03/2025

We have some very exciting news to share!!!!!! We were recently appointed designation of accreditation in education and core standards by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH)!!!!

November 11, 2025 – The Judith & Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center at Naples Comprehensive Health (NCH) has been granted full accreditation in the areas of Teaching/Education and Core Standards by the Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) and the Council for Accreditation of Healthcare Simulation Programs. The Herb Family Simulation Center was already named among the top 35 simulation centers in the United States by Becker’s Hospital Review, and this recognition now places it among an elite group of fewer than 300 simulation centers worldwide to achieve this distinction – considered the gold standard in the field.

The Herb Family Simulation Center, located on the NCH Baker Hospital Downtown campus, features more than 12,000 square feet of training and meeting space, including two fully functional operating rooms, multiple simulation suites, a procedural skills lab, and classrooms equipped with advanced audio-visual, debriefing technology, and an Immersive Interactive (mixed reality) room.

“We are immensely proud and grateful to receive this recognition,” said Douglas Harrington, DO, Penny and Bill Allyn Endowed Chair in Simulation Medicine and Medical Director of the NCH Judith & Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center. “This accreditation is a meaningful validation of the hard work of our simulation team – we remain committed to advancing education, patient safety, and clinical excellence throughout Southwest Florida.”

Each year, the center provides thousands of hours of hands-on, multidisciplinary education to physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, emergency personnel, foundations, students, and community partners.

“Our trainees can better develop their critical thinking, teamwork, communication, and clinical skills in this safe learning environment,” said Madeline Deutsch, MD, Core Faculty, Academic Hospitalist. “Being an educator in the center has shown me how valuable our unique, highly advanced technology enables me to be a better teacher through the use of our interactive mannequins and simulation tools.”

The Herb Family Simulation Center enhances NCH’s mission to deliver exceptional care and improve health outcomes through evidence-based education, research, and collaboration. Its programs simulate real-world clinical situations, empowering healthcare teams to refine their skills and improve performance in a safe, realistic environment.

“I am incredibly proud of this designation,” said Hope Goodwin, MSN, Director of Operations, Judith and Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center at NCH. “This achievement reflects the dedication, expertise, and teamwork of our entire simulation team, from our talented educators, leaders, to our support staff who ensure every detail runs seamlessly. Their hard work has made this possible”

The Herb Family Simulation Center is fully funded thanks to the generous philanthropic support of our community. This achievement underscores what’s possible when our region comes together to invest in advanced, innovative healthcare education and training. The community’s commitment to philanthropy not only made the center a reality, but also helps NCH continue to earn international recognition, such as this one from SSH.

For more information about the Judith & Marvin Herb Family Simulation Center, visit nchmd.org/education/judith-and-marvin-herb-family-simulation-center

11/17/2025

✨ Welcoming TeamHealth Advanced Practice Providers! ✨

This week, we had the privilege of hosting TeamHealth’s Advanced Practice Providers who traveled from multiple different states to train in our recently accredited Simulation Center! These incredible clinicians traveled from far to take part in high-performance, hands-on training designed to sharpen critical skills, enhance teamwork, and elevate patient care.

From advanced clinical scenarios to high-level simulation task training skills, their dedication to growth and excellence was evident every step of the way. We’re proud to support their commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality care.

And what better way to celebrate Advanced Practice Provider Week than by empowering the APPs and PA’s who make such a difference every day?

👏 Thank you, TeamHealth APPs and PA’s , for your passion, your professionalism, and your willingness to train at the highest level. We’re honored to be part of your learning journey!

A special thank you to Dr. Christopher kumetz Team health emergency department provider, Dr. Douglas HarringtonDr. Leo Lamsen, Paul Farmer,RN, and the incredible sim team with Team Health for their subject matter expertise❤️

11/14/2025

The Community School of Naples toured the Simulation Center and interacted with our micro premie baby Paul❤️ the tour was followed up with a demonstration of our Anatomage Table given by our expert simulation team!

11/12/2025

This week, our Simulation Center had the privilege of training our hospital’s Public Safety Department through the Stop the Bleed course. We had expert instruction from Lt Matt Donovan (Greater Naples Fire Dept), Jose Martinez, NCH Pediatrics Director, Paul Farmer ans Karen Bertram (ED nurse educators). This is an essential program that empowers individuals to respond quickly and effectively in bleeding emergencies.

Our Public Safety team jumped right in, practicing hands-on techniques to control bleeding and save lives. 💪🩹

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween!🎃

10/30/2025

Wow!!! The Naples Players and NCH Judith & Marvin Herb Famiky Simulation Center were featured in a national theatre journal! See below article

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A new partnership between the Naples Players and Naples Comprehensive Health will aim to harness the healing power of the arts for patients and healthcare providers.

10/23/2025

Critical Care Bootcamp with our Internal Medicine Residents❤️❤️❤️

10/16/2025

Awesome Interdisciplinary training this week with the 6 North charge nurses, hospitalists,cardiac and executive team with a quick visit from Sweetie 🐕