Become a recognized Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence

Join the Florida Resuscitation Center for Excellence (FRCE) and become a recognized leader in resuscitation care. Enhance your hospital's outcomes, earn state recognition, and empower your team with the tools and training needed to excel.

Together, we can set a new standard for cardiac resuscitation excellence in Florida!

Proud to Be a Florida Resuscitation Center For Excellence: Leading the Way in Patient Care!

  1. Memorial Regional, Hollywood - Comprenhesive
  2. HCA Florida Ocala - Comprenhesive

Recognized facilities as of March 19, 2025

What is the Florida Resuscitation Center for Excellence (FRCE) program?

The FRCE program aims to improve cardiac arrest outcomes by establishing a statewide network of hospitals committed to resuscitation excellence. Through attestation and EMS involvement your hospital will gain recognition for its commitment to improving cardiac arrest outcomes and advancing healthcare in Florida.

Why Participate?

By participating in the FRCE program, your hospital will:

  • Be a Leader: Improve outcomes, save lives, and elevate your hospital's reputation.
  • Statewide Recognition: Earn the prestigious FRCE designation and showcase your commitment to excellence.
  • Compete to Lead: Join the growing list of hospitals already setting the standard in cardiac arrest care.

How It Works:

  • Engagement meeting(s) with EMS Medical Director and FRCE Team.
  • Hospital completes attestation to FRCE Criteria: Primary or Comprehensive.
  • Hospital is recognized as a FRCE in public and community recognition campaigns.

Learn More:

Click these resources below to access more information about the Florida Resuscitation Center of Excellence.

Key Program Benefits:

  • Training & Support: Onboarding assistance, readiness assessments, and ongoing mentorship.
  • Recognition & Visibility: Awards, digital badges, and public acknowledgment for participating hospitals.
  • Measurable Outcomes: Performance tracking and benchmarking tools to monitor your progress.

Participation is simple!

Next Steps:

  1. View the FRCE Toolkit
    • FAQs
    • Informational Flyer
    • Program Criteria Checklist
    • Introduction Slide Deck
    • Attestation Letter
  2. Complete the online interest form to start your hospital's journey.
  3. Reach out to us for personalized assitance:

    4. Thomas DiBernado - thomas.dibernardo@flhealth.gov
    or
    Melissa Keahey - mkheahey@emlrc.org

Contact Information

To learn more and/or if you are interested in helping your facility become a Florida Resuscitation Center for Excellence, email Thomas DiBernado - Thomas.DiBernardo@FlHealth.gov or Melissa Keahey - mkeahey@emlrc.org