September 26, 2022

Hartford Healthcare was proud to welcome the Jamaican Minister of Health. Dr. Christopher Tufton and Consul General Alcyon Roach Wilson visited Hartford Healthcare for a special signing ceremony to formalize the important partnership that has developed over the past two years. Hartford Healthcare Continues to Collaborate to Improve Access to Healthcare, Share Consulting Services and Simulation Training, and Join CODE CARE to Encourage Nurses to Travel to Support Jamaican Hospitals I will continue. Hartford Healthcare President and CEO Jeff Flux said:

training, shared services

He talked about CODE CARE, which allows nurses to travel for a week or two to work in a hospital in Jamaica, giving them the opportunity to rest and relax for a few days. Flaks also spoke about the resources available through the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), which provides virtual training and support to medical personnel, or engages people in intensive training in specific situations. Did. “We want to commit resources and continued support to Jamaica. It’s a relationship we hold dearly,” he said. Dr. Tufton said he is excited to strengthen the relationship and forge new partnerships. “We have learned from our experience over the past few years that we need to build a stronger and more resilient healthcare system. Keith Grant is an integral part of our partnership, providing real-time connectivity and insight.Grant was born in Jamaica and has strong ties to Jamaica.

Reaching Out to Local Communities in Jamaica

A memorandum of understanding was signed to formalize the agreement. This includes:

• Benefits for Jamaica:

  • Improving patient health and wellness in Jamaican healthcare facilities.
  • Increase the number of elective surgeries performed and reduce the backlog.
  • Education focused on the areas of the health system that need the most improvement to support care flow and access.
  • Focuses on Jamaicans in Hartford.

• Advantages of HHC:

  • Increase access to care in the community.
  • Expertise Exchange – Opportunities for medical professionals to provide support in Jamaica.

Hartford HealthCare was able to donate life-saving PPE, medical equipment and supplies to disadvantaged communities in Jamaica. Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Hartford HealthCare has expanded community outreach to meet people where they are and increase access to care. Not only has this initiative helped manage the pandemic in Jamaica, but it has also inspired our own community to help promote a healthy lifestyle for Jamaicans in Hartford.