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Minister: BHB Bed Capacity & Discharge Policies
Speaking the House of Assembly today [March 13] Minister of Health Kim Wilson provided ”information regarding bed capacity and discharge policies at the Bermuda Hospitals Board” noting that “there have been stories circulating in the community on this topic, and I believe it to be helpful to improve our understanding of the process... Read more of this article
BHB: Training Is Being Offered To Existing Staff
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] said they have “not told eight people that they are being made redundant in June,” and said that as they are now using electronic rather than paper records, the type of work is changing, and a “training programme is offered to existing staff to prepare them for new roles” and they “will... Read more of this article
BHB Now Accepting Scholarship Applications
The Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] is offering scholarships to “deserving young Bermudians” interested in pursuing a career in healthcare or finance. The information poster says, “Applicants for the Bermuda Hospitals Board Scholarships must be pursuiing a careet in healthcare of finance and have: completed at least two years of post-secondary... Read more of this article
Photos: BHB’s New Laundry System In Operation
The Bermuda Hospital Board [BHB] said their “upgraded laundry department has come through its testing phase with a clean bill of health,” noting that the new $6.6 million system “makes a huge difference to our productivity and efficiency” as the staff work to process around 6,000lbs of laundry a day. CEO & President Michael... Read more of this article
Health Minister: $155M In Funding For Hospital
The budget for the 2023/2024 financial year includes $155,158,762 in funding for the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital and Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Minister of Health Kim Wilson said. Speaking at today’s [Feb 22] press conference, Minister Wilson said, “The budget of one hundred and ninety-nine million, two hundred and forty thousand, one... Read more of this article
BHB Provides Update On Oncology Service
Bermuda Hospitals Board’s [BHB] oncology service has selected two new full-time oncologists, following the departure of Dr Sein Aung and Dr Chris Fosker in December. A spokesperson said, “Dr Aung had been a full time oncologist and Dr Fosker, who was also the Director of the Oncology service, had worked part of his time at BHB, with the rest of... Read more of this article
BHCF Appoint Kim Pratt As Executive Director
The Bermuda Hospitals Charitable Foundation [BHCF] announced the appointment of Kim Pratt as their new Executive Director. “After an exhaustive search, the BHCF Board are pleased to welcome Ms. Pratt whose extensive charitable administration experience in Bermuda is especially essential post-pandemic as the BHCF plans an active fundraising year... Read more of this article
Hospital Welcomes Summer Student Applicants
The Bermuda Hospitals Board said they welcome job applications from University and College students for the summer months. A spokesperson said, “Bermuda Hospitals Board is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality healthcare through service, education and leadership. Bermudian students who are already attending university or college are encouraged... Read more of this article
BHB Updates On Electronic Record System
Bermuda Hospitals Board today outlined “what’s in store for the new electronic medical record [EMR], called PEARL [Patient Electronic & Administrative Records Log] and reviewed the project’s success.” A spokesperson said, “PEARL is a replacement for a number of BHB systems, most notably BHB’s main clinical system, which was so... Read more of this article
BHB: Two Long Term Care Units Quarantined
[Updated] Bermuda Hospitals Board confirmed that “two of its long term care units are being quarantined due to a number of positive Covid test results in the resident population.” A spokesperson said, “Family members are being contacted and visitation has been paused until the quarantine is lifted. Anyone who is thinking of visiting... Read more of this article
Hospital Jobs Fair Attracts Over 300 People
Bermuda Hospitals Board [BHB] hosted a successful Jobs Fair and speed interviewing event on Tuesday [Dec 20] at the Hamilton Seventh Day Adventist Church Hall. A spokesperson said, “The Jobs Fair ran all day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm and over 300 members of the community attended. Organised by BHB’s People Directorate [Human Resources], over the course... Read more of this article
Old Rectory To Become Residential Facility
A partnership between the Mid-Atlantic Wellness Institute, Habitat for Humanity and the Anglican Church will see the old St. James’ Church rectory in Sandys renovated and used as a residential facility which will also “provide 24-hour, state-of-the-art treatment for those requiring mental health services.” Anglican Bishop of Bermuda... Read more of this article
KEMH Nurses Present At British Conference
A procedure developed by Bermuda Hospitals Board nurses was presented at the British Geriatrics Society Autumn Conference on 17 November. A spokesperson said, “It will be published in the Society’s Age and Ageing Journal in a few months. The abstract, ‘A Novel Pressure Injury Care Bundle for Dependent Patients with Pressure Injuries in Bermuda’,... Read more of this article
