Broward Health Coral Springs NICU. {Broward Health}
Broward Health Coral Springs has been designated a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), broadening the range of care it offers high-risk newborns requiring advanced medical interventions.
According to a statement from Broward Health, with this new designation, the hospital is now equipped to stabilize and care for infants born before 30 weeks gestation, providing specialized support until they are ready for discharge or transfer.
Kristen Bowman, CEO of Broward Health Coral Springs, highlighted the hospital’s commitment to providing intensive care for newborns who need additional support.
“We’re able to ensure our newborns who require extra care receive the support they need from highly skilled staff in a healing environment that caters to both the parent and baby,” she said.
Previously holding a Level II NICU designation from Florida’s Agency for Health Care Administration, Broward Health Coral Springs invested $500,000 in the expansion to prepare for more complex and high-risk cases.
The upgraded Level III status enables the hospital to perform critical interventions, including breathing support, feeding tube management, and certain surgeries. This allows more families to access these services locally without the need to transfer to other facilities.
The enhanced NICU includes private rooms to support family privacy and comfort, allowing parents to stay overnight. Each room features a breast milk refrigerator to support breastfeeding and central monitoring overseen by a team of clinical experts focused on patient safety.
In 2024, Press Ganey awarded the hospital’s NICU the Guardian of Excellence Award, placing it in the top 5% nationwide for patient experience.
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