BVI Health Services Authority

27 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 9, ISSUE 12 BVIHSA PANDEMIC HEROISM During the global COVID-19 pandemic, as most countries struggled to adapt to rapidly changing protocols and guidelines, the BVIHSA was able to establish itself as a formidable health authority. While most countries in the region were facing backlogs and extended delays in tests results; having to depend on CARPHA, the Ministry of Health via the BVIHSA was churning out results. This, thanks to proactive laboratory upgrades and lab technician training. As a result of the BVIHSA’s remarkable ability to become adaptable to change, the BVI death toll from corona virus was minimal (compared to other countries). This success is also credit to the hard work of the BVIHSA through the Health Emergency Operations Center which was the territorial think- tank spearheading the BVI COVID response. Following a successful management of the pandemic the BVIHSA remains vigilant by retaining mandatory testing for persons going into surgery and those admitted to the inpatient facility. Additionally, the organization continues to treat COVID-positive patients in a separate area at the Dr. D. Orlando Smith Hospital. PREFERRED VENDOR/PARTNER n Pharmacy Sales Caribbean Inc. www.psci.biz Agility www.agilityexports.com For over 50 years, PSCI has provided quality healthcare products to the Caribbean and Latin America, honoring its core principles of honesty, integrity, and reliability. Together with its sister company, Agility Inc. and their mission to improve quality of life for patients and caregivers, PSCI maintains a crystal clear vision; be the preferred choice for pharmaceutical, nutritional, and healthcare products through partnership and quality service with healthcare institutions across the Caribbean. n Ortho Clinical Diagnostics go.orthoclinicaldiagnostics.com