Health Council Reminder To Submit Feedback
The Bermuda Health Council reminds local health businesses and health professionals that the deadline to submit written feedback on the proposed regulations for high-risk health technology and health service provider licensing is 5th September.
A spokesperson said, “Key documents were emailed on the 13th and 16th August to health businesses and professional statutory bodies and are also available on the Health Council social media pages.
“Licensing is crucial for ensuring that Bermuda’s health entities meet industry standards and high-risk health technologies ensures that the devices and equipment used in our healthcare settings are safe, effective, and of the highest quality. Similar regulations exist in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia thereby setting a global benchmark.
“The Health Council is committed to initiatives to guarantee the quality, safety, and efficacy of services and products used by our population. This commitment is reinforced through collaboration with the Pan American Health Organization [PAHO] and the Care Quality Commission [CQC] to continuously strengthen our regulatory capacity for medical devices and health business standards.
“The following key documents have already been sent via email on 13th August and 16th August to health businesses and professional statutory bodies and are available on the Health Council’s Facebook and Instagram pages:
- “Consultation Slides: Bermuda Health Council Amendment [No. 2] Act 2024: provides a high-level overview of the components of the draft legislation
- “Overview: HRHT Regulations and HSP Regulations: provides a more detailed look at the individual parts of the draft regulations.
“Why Your Feedback Matters: The Health Council acknowledges the important role of health businesses and professionals in shaping effective regulations. Your insights will allow for a more successful implementation of practical regulations that enhance service quality for patients across the healthcare sector.
“How to Share Your Input:
- “Written Feedback: Submit your feedback via email at contactus@healthcouncil.bm by 5th September 2024 [this was originally 23rd August 2024].
- “In-Person/Online Meetings: Request a meeting—either in-person or online—by emailing contactus@healthcouncil.bm to discuss the draft regulations, ask questions, and share your perspective.
- “Open Forum: Health businesses and health professional statutory bodies will receive an invitation to attend an online meeting for an overview of the draft regulations and to ask questions regarding the proposed legislation.
“Statement from the Council: “Our focus with these proposed regulations is on ensuring the safety, quality, and effectiveness of health businesses and high-risk health technologies. We emphasize that the regulation of health professionals remains under statutory bodies,” said a Bermuda Health Council spokesperson.
“The Bermuda Health Council is committed to an inclusive and transparent regulatory process. The success of these regulations depends on the active engagement of all stakeholders. Your participation will help shape a framework that supports the ongoing advancement of healthcare in Bermuda.
“If you are a health business or health professional and did not receive the consultation documents, please email us directly at contactus@healthcouncil.bm.”
