InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital has proudly announced the triumphant conclusion of ‘The Diamond Challenge,’ a virtual competition highlighting the innovative improvement endeavors of six dedicated healthcare professional teams.
This competition underscored the organization’s unwavering commitment to patient safety and organizational excellence through creative poster displays. These displays, slated for exhibition across the Hospital, showcased ongoing programs, new initiatives, and industry advancements in clinical practice and quality improvement. Quality improvement, a systematic approach guided by data, aims to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare delivery.
Over the course of a year, participating teams diligently prepared for ‘The Diamond Challenge,’ culminating in the presentation of posters and oral pitches before a panel of external judges. The initiatives, implemented between 2021 and 2023, were selected based on their tangible impact on and enhancement of the Hospital’s operational landscape. Notable healthcare experts comprised the judging panel, including Richard Wylde, Deputy Director for Improvement at Leeds and York NHS Foundation Trust, England; Dr. Ali Hojjati, Lead Advisor at Accreditation Canada; and Jaymi Chernoff, Director of Critical Care Network at Kelowna General Hospital, Canada.
“Isha Honore, Quality Risk and Patient Safety Manager, emphasized, “Continuously improving healthcare quality and safety is a fundamental goal for healthcare systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, reduce expenses, and ensure excellent patient outcomes.” She added, “Improving healthcare quality is the responsibility of everyone, including staff and patients. Through this program, we successfully integrated a diverse team of professionals and patient advisors. Each person in the system offers valuable insights and vital contributions to maintaining quality and safety standards. The active participation and understanding of all team members ensure that quality improvement initiatives are effective, relevant, successful, and sustainable.”
Dr. Denise Braithwaite, Chief Executive Officer of InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital, expressed her pride in the competition’s outcomes, stating, “The outstanding work presented by the Diamond Challenge teams serves as a testament to the unwavering dedication to enhancing patient care and safety demonstrated by our healthcare professionals. Their innovative initiatives exemplify our steadfast commitment to fostering a culture of excellence within our organization, propelling us towards continued success in providing our community with the highest standard of care.”
The top three initiatives focused on fostering a Culture of Safety, addressing fall prevention, workplace violence, and infection control education projects.
As we celebrate the success of ‘The Diamond Challenge,’ we remain dedicated to continuously refining our approach to healthcare quality and safety, harnessing the expertise of industry leaders to drive innovation and excellence.
