Quality Assurance in The Caribbean Health Care context
Quality Assurance in The Caribbean Health Care context:
The role and value of health care accreditation systems.
This symposium, which will be held on 20 and 21 June, focuses on the processes, benefits, and challenges of a quality system, particularly in the Caribbean part of the Kingdom. Does (the pursuit of) accreditation lead to a better quality of care on the islands? Are the existing and most commonly used accreditation systems such as JCI also suitable for us or do we need a different approach given our circumstances and needs?
The various presentations will address the local Caribbean Dutch definitions of quality and how these are assessed. In addition to the more technical substantive section, the multiple speakers will pay attention to the importance and type of leadership required for a successful accreditation process and quality system.
In an interactive setting, two important panel discussions will occur with the management of healthcare institutions in Curaçao, Aruba, Sint Maarten, and Bonaire. Both the cure and care sectors will be discussed. From these panel discussions and the island presentations, the organizers will distill the most important points of attention for an optimal introduction and use of accreditation systems to improve and maintain the quality of care at the end of the symposium. The Public Health Inspectorates of both Aruba and Curaçao will also explain their role and findings within this quality process.
For a broader perspective, two keynote speakers will discuss the experiences with quality accreditation systems in the Netherlands and Colombia during this symposium.
Friday, June 20th, 2025 - Session 1
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Quality Assurance in The Caribbean Health Care context: The role and value of health care accreditation systems |
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| 18:00 - 18:30 |
Coffee at Registration |
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| 18:30 - 18:35 | Opening & Welcome |
Prof. Dr. J.Busari & Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits |
| 18:35 - 19:20 | A critical appraisal of Quality Assurance Systems in the Netherlands | Dr. J. de Graaf, Curacao Medical Center |
| 19:20 - 20:05 | Quality Assurance systems: the Colombia experience | Dr. L. Gonzalez Rayo, La Cardio Colombia |
| 20:05 - 21:05 | Setting the Table | Prof. Dr. J.Busari & Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits |
| 21:05 - 21:10 | Closure |
Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - Session 2
From - To
Subject
Speaker
Processes, benefits, and challenges of quality assurance systems in The Dutch Caribbean
8:30 - 9:00
Registration
9:00 - 9:25
Introduction of a quality assurance system at the Horacio Oduber Hospital Aruba
Drs. G. Jie, Horacio Oduber Hospitaal Aruba
9:25 - 9:50
Selecting a quality appraisal fit for the future: Sint Maarten Medical Center
Dr. F. Holiday, Sint Maarten Medical Center
9:50 - 10:15
Essentials for successfully introducing quality assurance systems in a Dutch Caribbean setting: the Curaçao Medical Center perspective
Prof. Dr. I. Merkies, Curacao Medical Center
10:15 - 10:45
Coffee break
10:45 - 12:00
How do we define the quality of care
How do we appraise the quality of care
How does leadership fit into the conversation?
Are the current quality assurance systems sufficient?Panel Discussion 1:
Management Health Care Institutes IMSAN (Aruba)
Fundashon Mariadal (Bonaire)
Horacio Oduber Hospital (Aruba)
Sint Maarten Medical Center
Curaçao Medical Center
Advent Hospital (Curaçao)
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch break (lunch not included)
Panel Discussion 2:Saturday, June 21st, 2025 - Session 3
From - To
Subject
Speaker
13:00 - 13:30
Registration
13:30 - 13:55
Quality Assurance Systems in the Care Sector 1
Drs. F. Rothweiler, Sense Change Management
13:55 - 14:20
Quality Assurance Systems in the Care Sector 2
Dr. S. Geerman, Stichting Algemene Bejaardenzorg Aruba (SABA)
14:20 - 15:30
How do we define the quality of care
How do we appraise the quality of care
How does leadership fit into the conversation?
Are the current quality assurance systems sufficient?
Management Health Care Institutes
Capriles Clinic (Curaçao)
SABA (Aruba)
Respaldo (Aruba)
Bethesda (Curaçao)
15:30 - 15:45
Short break
15:45 - 16:05
The role and value of health care accreditation systems in Aruba
Drs. Ch. Fingal, Inspectie Volksgezondheid Aruba
16:05 - 16:30
The role and value of health care accreditation systems in Curaçao
Prof. Dr. S. Keli, Inspectie Volksgezondheid Curaçao
16:30 - 16:55
Closure
Purpose:
• Assess the Impact of JCI Accreditation on healthcare quality
• Explore Stakeholder Experiences
• Comparative Analysis of Accreditation Systems
Target audience:
Doctors, Nurses, Paramedical professionals, Island-based health inspectors, hospital directors, quality and healthcare managers, policy makers, health insurance professionals
Learning goals:
Evaluate whether the JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation provides meaningful change in healthcare quality on the islands.
Examine if alternative accreditation systems are needed. Explore the insights from different stakeholders—such as island-based inspectors, hospital directors, quality managers, and external institutions—on how accreditation impacts healthcare quality, with a focus on specific challenges and
benefits.
Examine how accreditation and quality assurance in the Caribbean health context compares with systems in Europe and Latin America, to understand best practices and potential areas for improvement.
Main language: Dutch & English
Registration fee (Full Conference) : ONLINE payment ONLY while checking out, WIRE TRANSFERS NOT ACCEPTED for this conference!!
MD, GP & Other US $ 100
Nurses & Paramedics US $ 50
CAN (local general practitioners) & GAIA (specialists)
Speakerslist:
- Prof. dr. J.Busari (Aruba)
- Prof. dr. A.J. Duits (Curacao)
- Dr. J. de Graaf (Curacao)
- Dr. L. Gonzalez Rayo (Colombia)
- Drs. G. Jie (Auba)
- Dr. F. Holiday (St. Martin)
- Prof. dr. I. Merkies (Curacao)
- Drs. F. Rothweiler (Sint Eustatius)
- Dr. S. Geerman (Aruba)
Local coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Ashley J. Duits
Medical Immunologist and Medical Educationalist
Director Red Cross BloodBank/Coordinator medical clerkships
MSc, PhD
International coordinator:
Prof. Dr. Jamiu O. Busari
Pediatrician and Medical Educationalist
Consultant Pediatrician/Educational researcher
MD, MHPE, PhD, FRCPC(Hon)
