Topic: HSA
HSA surgeon saves vision of visiting sailor
An emergency eye surgery at the Cayman Islands Hosptial helps to save the vision of a visiting French sailor, who got stuck in Cayman because of global border closures brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID fears could impact Cayman’s cancer cases
Local cancer experts are projecting a potential spike in newly diagnosed, late-stage cancer cases amid concerns that people were reluctant to visit their doctors during the COVID lockdown.
HSA now offers eye surgery using world’s smallest medical device
A new surgical eye procedure involving the use of the world’s smallest medical device is currently available at the Cayman Islands Hospital, and doctors there believe it will give patients greater clarity, with reduced risks.
HSA lab conducts 10 years worth of tests in three months
The HSA lab has processed roughly 20,000 tests - 10 years' worth of work under normal circumstances - during the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 antibody tests begin at Cayman Islands Hospital
The first COVID-19 antibody tests at Cayman Islands Hospital were conducted Friday morning, with frontline healthcare workers taking priority.
HSA launches COVID drive-through testing
Frontline workers can now get screened at two drive-through test sites at the Cayman Islands Hospital.
UPDATE: US authorities release Cayman medical supplies
Medical supplies purchased by the Health Services Authority have been confiscated by the United States Government, Premier Alden McLaughlin confirmed.
Gov’t approves purchase of 30 new ventilator beds
Government has given the Health Services Authority the green light to purchase 30 additional ventilator beds as Cayman continued to ready itself for any widespread outbreak of COVID-19.
Ban on delivery room companions lifted
The Health Services Authority announced Sunday that it was reversing a decision banning mothers in labour from having the baby's father or another chosen companion with them in the delivery room.
HSA to start local COVID-19 testing
Cayman will begin local testing for COVID-19 at the Health Services Authority forensic laboratory.
Flu cases continue to climb
The Health Services Authority has said it continues to see more patients heading to the hospital with influenza symptoms.
HSA to honour nurses and midwives
Cayman’s Health Services Authority is taking on the World Health Organization’s 2020 initiative called the ‘Year of the Nurse and Midwife’ in honour of the 200th anniversary of the birth of Florence Nightingale.
HSA workers deny corruption charges
Two Health Services Authority staff accused of claiming payment for fraudulent overtime hours denied the charges in the Grand Court on Friday.
HSA hospital upgrades set to begin next month
The Health Services Authority said it will begin rolling out its plans to upgrade and modernise the Cayman Islands Hospital next month.
EDITORIAL – Finding a cure for skyrocketing healthcare costs
But there is no question that something must be done to stop the out-of-control growth in government’s healthcare obligations and expenditures. Our current path is simply not sustainable.
EDITORIAL – The unhealthy condition of public healthcare
Without a radical course of treatment, the long-term outlook of Cayman’s public healthcare system, and by extension the country’s economy and residents’ quality of life, is at serious risk.
Short changed
Today's editorial cartoon
Beg
Beg — our editorial cartoon
Breaking down the budget
Government’s budget priorities for the year ahead include increased funding for schools, modest pay raises for civil servants, and more money for the country’s financial regulator and for public health to fight diseases such as the Zika virus.
Youth spends holiday giving back
Eleven-year-old Sophie Elias decided to make the most of her Easter break this year by spending the holiday giving back to her community.
Civil servants deny agreement reached to end free healthcare
The Civil Service Association has strongly denied that any agreement has been reached to end the policy of free healthcare for government workers.
Hospital immunity clause approved for repeal
A controversial section of the Health Services Authority Law giving immunity from prosecution to negligent doctors and nurses was approved for repeal Friday, after a unanimous vote in the Legislative Assembly.
World Health Day focuses on beating diabetes
To help tackle preventable diseases like diabetes, which this year is the focus of the annual World Health Day, Cayman’s Department of Health will...
Lawmakers to debate removal of hospital immunity clause
Government will consider a bill to amend the Health Services Authority Law to repeal a controversial clause giving blanket immunity from lawsuits to its staff.
Health Services launches survey
The Cayman Islands Health Services Authority is running a survey to gauge patients’ experiences using its services and the level of care they are receiving.
Free health screenings for World Health Day
Members of the public can avail themselves of free health screenings this week as part of the Cayman Islands Health Services Authority’s observation of World Health Day.
Public urged to back ambulance fundraiser
Former Cayman 27 reporter Kevin Watler recently recovered from open heart surgery. Now, he is urging people to support efforts to raise funds to buy a new ambulance for the Cayman Islands.
Health City not barred from competing
Health City Cayman Islands local partner Gene Thompson said this week that the East End medical tourism facility is not competing with local health services “for the most part,” even though there is no specific prohibition against it.
Health chiefs paid negligence settlements
The Health Services Authority has paid out-of-court settlements to at least eight people who brought medical negligence claims against it since 2005, according to an affidavit from CEO Lizzette Yearwood.
HSA immunity should not extend to clinical negligence
It was interesting to read your editorial of Feb. 25 in which you called the immunity provision “legislative malpractice.” Justice Williams also expressed his discomfort with it. It should be noted, however, that this provision is found in most statutes in Cayman creating public authorities.
CIFA members involved with CarePay pharmacy deal
At least three members of the Cayman Islands Football Association, including Canover Watson and Jeffrey Webb, intended to benefit from the creation of a new pharmacy business.
