Quality Assurance in The Caribbean Health Care context
2025-06-20 17:00 - 2025-06-21 18:00 UTC | COURTYARD by MARRIOTT CURACAO (Pater Euwensweg 11, Curacao )
Quality Assurance in the Caribbean Health Care Context: The role and value of health care accreditation systems.
This symposium, which will be held on June 20 and 21, 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 JC,I 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 managing 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 their experiences with quality accreditation systems in the Netherlands and Colombia during this symposium.
Registration will close on Thursday, June 19th, by noon!

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Subject
Speaker

Quality Assurance in The Caribbean Health Care context: The role and value of health care accreditation systems

18:00 - 18:30

Coffee at Registration

18:30 - 19:00
Opening & Welcome and setting the table 1

Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits

19:00 - 19:45
A critical appraisal of Quality Assurance Systems in the Netherlands
Dr. J. de Graaf, Curacao Medical Center

19:45 - 20:30
Quality Assurance systems: the importance of leadership
Prof. Dr. J.Busari, Horacio Oduber Hospitaal Aruba

20:30 - 21:00
Setting the Table 2
Prof. Dr. J.Busari & Prof. Dr. A.J. Duits

21:00 - 21:10
Closure

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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 - 11:45
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 CenterCuraçao Medical CenterAdvent Hospital (Curaçao)

11:45 - 13:00
Lunch break (lunch not included)

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Subject
Speaker

13:00 - 13:15
Registration

13:15 - 13:40
Quality Assurance Systems in the Care Sector 1
Drs. F. Rothweiler, Sense Change Management

13:40 - 14:05
Quality Assurance Systems in the Care Sector 2
Dr. S. Geerman, Stichting Algemene Bejaardenzorg Aruba (SABA)

14:05 - 15:05
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 2:Management Health Care Institutes Capriles Clinic (Curaçao)SABA (Aruba)Respaldo (Aruba)Bethesda (Curaçao)

15:05 - 15:20
Short break

15:20 - 15:45
Quality Institute Aruba

Dr. J. Dijkhoff & Drs. D. LacleDirectie Volksgezondheid Aruba

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 andbenefits.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 $ 100Nurses & Paramedics US $ 50
AccreditatieBureau Cluster 1 (Huisartsen, specialisten ouderengeneeskunde en artsen voor verstandelijk gehandicapten) (ABC1) Nascholing Cluster1 8 puntenCAN # A25.015 8 punten
Speakerslist:

Prof. dr. J.Busari (Aruba)
Prof. dr. A.J. Duits (Curacao)
Dr. J. de Graaf (Curacao)
Drs. G. Jie (Auba)
Dr. F. Holiday (St. Martin)
Prof. dr. I. Merkies (Curacao)
Drs. F. Rothweiler (Sint Eustatius)
Dr. S. Geerman (Aruba)
Drs. Ch. Fingal (Aruba)
Prof. dr. S. Keli (Curacao)
Dr. J. Dijkhoff (Aruba)
Drs. D. Lacle (Aruba)
Mw. C. Panneflek (Curacao)
Drs. J. Vroegop (Aruba)
Dhr. D. Diaz de Pool (Curacao)
Drs. D. Barendregt (Curacao)
Drs. T. Alberts (Curacao)
Mw. C. Hart (Aruba)
Mw. C. Figeroa (Aruba)
Dr. I. Posner (Aruba)

Local coordinator:Prof. Dr. Ashley J. DuitsMedical Immunologist and Medical EducationalistDirector Red Cross BloodBank/Coordinator medical clerkshipsMSc, PhD
International coordinator:Prof. Dr. Jamiu O. BusariPediatrician and Medical EducationalistConsultant Pediatrician/Educational researcherMD, MHPE, PhD, FRCPC(Hon)
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