BVIHSA staff receive life support training to improve emergency care

Local healthcare professionals have underwent a weeklong training exercise on life support through a partnership with Back to Life Limited, a UK-based life support training company.

According to a media release from the BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA), this training commenced on September 23 when a team of nine expert instructors travelled to Tortola to provide intermediate and advanced life support training meant to cover care for both adults and children.

“These courses are designed to strengthen our healthcare team’s ability to handle critical situations effectively and confidently,” the BVIHSA stated.

It also said the partnership was meant to enhance the emergency response skills of healthcare professionals across the territory.

BVIHSA also mentioned plans for a broader initiative to become fully accredited by the Resuscitation Council UK (RCUK), which will set a benchmark for emergency care in the territory.

“We’re not just aiming for accreditation; we’re building a programme that will ensure our healthcare providers are equipped with the skills and knowledge they need to respond to emergencies effectively and confidently. It’s about creating a legacy of excellence in emergency care for the entire territory,” Dr Annelise Wilkins, Coordinator of the BVIHSA Back To Life Training Initiative explained.

This initiative was meant to improve emergency response within the territory following the death of Virgin Gorda resident, Revovion Sprauve, also known as ‘Bucky’. Sprauve passed away before he could receive medical attention at the Nurse Iris O’Neal Clinic on August 31.

The BVIHSA mentioned shortly after that they would be reviewing their emergency response procedures and other functions.

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