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Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital achieves int accreditation

-Health Minister Hon Carvin Malone described it as ‘red-letter’ day for VI
Describing it as a ‘red-letter’ day for the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) has achieved international accreditation from a German and Norwegian agency. Photo: VINO/File
Health Minister, Hon Carvin Maline speaking during the Tuesday, Septemeber 22, 2020, sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) said that the accreditation now marks a turning point for the delivery of health services in the territory. Photo: HoA/Youtube/File
Health Minister, Hon Carvin Maline speaking during the Tuesday, Septemeber 22, 2020, sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) said that the accreditation now marks a turning point for the delivery of health services in the territory. Photo: HoA/Youtube/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI – Describing it as a ‘red-letter’ day for the Virgin Islands (VI), Minister for Health and Social Development, Hon Carvin Malone (AL) has announced that the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) and by extension the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital has achieved international accreditation from a German and Norwegian agency.

The Health Minister speaking during the Tuesday, Septemeber 22, 2020, sitting of the House of Assembly (HoA) said that the accreditation now marks a turning point for the delivery of health services in the territory.

Accreditation came from hard work & dedication – Hon Malone

 “The BVIHSA… after much hard work by the team over several years and culminating under the dedicated leadership of Chief Executive Officer, Dr Ronald Georges, has achieved full accreditation with the accrediting body DNV-GL (Det Norske Veritas (Norway) and Germanischer Lloyd (Germany)).”

As such, the Dr D. Orlado Smith Hospital is now the first hospital in the Caribbean region to be accredited by the DNV-GL, a body that accredits over 635 hospitals in the United States of America and 15 hospitals across Brazil, China, Iceland, Slovenia, Czech Republic and Thailand, the Health Minister said.

“For those who may ask what does achieving accreditation mean for the BVI, it signifies that as a Government we have chosen to pursue a commitment to excellence in health care that will help us to build more confidence among our population, attract more patients, enhance and promote safe and high-quality care for the people of the BVI.”

Hon Malone said through the distinction, the BVIHSA has now demonstrated its ability and commitment to providing health care that has been evaluated against global standards.   

Years in the making

“International accreditation has been a long-held objective of the Ministry of Health which has, in fact, spanned at least four administrations.  The facilities of the New Peebles Hospital were designed with accreditation standards in mind, significant financial investments have been made, and the recent award of an Accreditation Certificate is a result of many years of hard work by our teams,” he said.

Hon Malone said the DNV program was chosen because it is more supportive and consistent with the BVI Health Services Authority’s long-term commitment to patient safety and total quality.

12 Responses to “Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital achieves int accreditation”

  • Anonymous (26/09/2020, 14:55) Like (5) Dislike (1) Reply
    THE vip IS JAMMING ndp COULD NOT HAVE achieved such things the people voted right
  • ndp (26/09/2020, 19:30) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply
    WHEN WILL THE VIP DO THE OFFICIAL NAMEING {along with a ceremony} OF THE DR D ORLANDO SMITH HOSPITAL?
  • trrefdrfds (26/09/2020, 20:14) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulation! to you Dr. Orlando Smith. May the good Lord continue to bless your unselfish, and much needed works of love to the people that live in the B.V.I. You deserved the respect you were given. Stay positive God blessed man.
  • kudos (26/09/2020, 20:33) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to Dr. Georges and his team.
  • Sublight servant (26/09/2020, 20:39) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to you and your medical team, Dr. Orlando Smith. Keep up the work. You are worthy of the honor that you gotten. God blessed your good efforts.
  • Servant of God in christ Jesus (26/09/2020, 23:18) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations to all medical doctors, nurses, healthcare worker, guards, cleaner, ambulance drive, and all others that assist for the betterment of good health, and serve otherwise in Dr. Orlando Smit Hospital. You deserve the honor given to you. Keep up the high standard of professionalism. Thank you, and may God continue to bless each of you indivisallv, and corporately for your unselfish love actions.
  • Sad (27/09/2020, 06:38) Like (0) Dislike (4) Reply
    Have any of you ever been for service at this hospital? Can't be.
  • Hmmmm (27/09/2020, 06:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Only time will tell according to there deeds we watching only wat we can see of man but god knows it all of every mortal ...so we all can continue to play while we think the cat away...time time time .. mankind hmmm..in god we trust nah
  • 123 (27/09/2020, 10:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    GOD BLESS YOU DR SMITH KEEP GOING HIGHER AND HIGHER STAY POSITIVE I LOOK TO YOU.


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