Native Radiographers cross-certified in Mammography

Native Radiographers cross-certified in Mammography

Two native radiographers, Latavia Ingham and Andresha Gardiner, have expanded their skillset and were recently trained and certified to perform mammography examinations.

Dawn Derenburger, Senior Consultant and Mammography Technologist at Mammography Educators, conducted the training. Derenburger is certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and has over 15 years of experience in mammography practice at many health care facilities. The radiographers completed a four-week course offered by Mammography Educators, a company based in the United States. The topics covered techniques for human anatomy, physiology, physics of the breast, image quality, and correlative anatomy.

Derenburger traveled to the Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct the special hands-on training starting with a model, and she later introduced actual patients. The training was completed in December 2020.

The hands-on training covered standardized positioning, which is a technique that has been found in scientific studies to generate a higher-quality image, capture more breast tissue, and is more comfortable for mammography patients. This approach is also more ergonomically sound for the radiographer. In addition, this technique further improves the consistency and efficiency of the image across patients as the angle of a patient affects the final image. The department now has three radiographers certified in the standardized positioning technique for Mammography, including Kirsten Hale, who also completed the course as a refresher. There is also a fourth radiographer who specializes in Ultrasonography but is crosstrained in Mammography and serves as a backup.

CONTINUOUS LEARNING

”This program was funded by the organization and is a strategic accomplishment for the health care facility. It provides the diagnostic imaging department with more scheduling flexibility, redundancy to cover periods of unexpected leave and improves continuity of the mammography service. In addition, we are committed to training and developing local talent within the health care sector, especially in fields with limited expertise in the domestic workforce. "

E L E A N O R H A L L C H I E F O F A L L I E D S E R V I C E S

Born on Christmas Day It's a boy!

While most residents were unwrapping presents and enjoying their family circles, the maternity team at TCI Hospital were preparing to deliver a bundle of joy.

InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital wishes to congratulate a mother who delivered the only baby born on Christmas Day 2020 at the health care facility.

The healthy baby boy was born at 8:43 a.m. in Providenciales at the Cheshire Hall Medical Centre to mother Nosthalie Mercelin and her partner. He weighed 7lbs 3oz at birth.

He was originally due to arrive last week, but for the parents, he was the perfect present on Christmas Day. In keeping with the annual tradition, the parents received a gift bathtub stocked with infant-care items, courtesy of InterHealth Canada - Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital.

Chief of Clinical Services, Mikette Been, extended her best wishes to the mother on the expansion of her family, and expressed gratitude to the hardworking doctors and nurses.

NATIVE OF TCI SOIL BECOMES TOP PERFORMER IN RACE FOR CEO POSITION DOCTOR DENISE BRAITHWAITETENNANT APPOINTED AS CEO OF INTERHEALTH CANADA – TCI HOSPITAL

InterHealth Canada TCI is pleased to announce the appointment of Doctor Denise Braithwaite-Tennant as Chief Executive Officer, effective December 1st 2020.

Doctor Braithwaite-Tennant joined the InterHealth Canada TCI team as a Lead Emergency Medicine Consultant in 2010 and was later promoted to Hospital Administrator at the Cockburn Town Medical Centre in September 2011. She returned to Providenciales in May 2014 to assume the role of Chief of Medical Services. She has served in this capacity over the years and has now become the first Belonger to be appointed as CEO of the company.

She holds a Specialist Degree in Emergency Medicine from the University of the West Indies, Mona, Jamaica and a Master of Science in International Management with a specialization in health sector management from the University of Liverpool. During her career, she has amassed certifications and experience in leadership, accreditation, quality, health sector management, health crisis and disaster management. This background has given her a strategic advantage to navigate the hospital team during the COVID-19 pandemic.

" ...WE SHALL ENDEAVOUR TO DRIVE HEALTH SYSTEM INGENUITY, INNOVATION AND PEOPLE CENTERED SERVICES... "

“On behalf of the InterHealth Canada - Board of Directors, we offer our heartiest congratulations to Doctor Braithwaite-Tennant on her appointment. Under InterHealth Canada’s strict governance policies, the Board undertook a rigorous selection process for the appointment of its new CEO, and was unanimous in its selection of Doctor Braithwaite-Tennant who, in addition to her impeccable credentials, demonstrated qualities of vision, sense of purpose and leadership, which surpassed all other candidates. Denise joined our company at the commencement of Hospital operations in 2010 as an emergency physician, but it quickly became clear to the Board that her ultimate destiny was to lead the organization. Ten years later, with the company’s support, she has progressed to Chief Executive Officer. She has grown both in stature and experience, and now fulfills that destiny, ” stated George Commander, Chairman of the Board. He continued: “This appointment demonstrates InterHealth Canada’s commitment to the mentorship and professional development of the citizens of the Turks and Caicos Islands within its organization. We are as proud today, as your Government must be, to announce this appointment. We hope that it will inspire others and serve as a demonstration that there is a wealth of talent and commitment in your Nation, which will serve it well as you continue to progress. ”

In response to her appointment, Doctor Denise Braithwaite-Tennant stated: “I am thankful for the support provided to me over the years and grateful for this opportunity to serve in this capacity. It has been an exciting journey, and I am excited about the new opportunities ahead. As the leader of a naturally excellent team, we shall endeavour to drive health system ingenuity, innovation and people centered services, especially during the pandemic, which represents a pivotal moment in the evolution of health care delivery. ” She continued: “I have gained invaluable experience and it is an honor to be among the talented and multifaceted team at InterHealth Canada TCI. I have amassed over 20 years of experience working in diverse areas and leadership roles across the health sector locally and regionally. My journey with the health care company has seen me develop from a frontline worker in the emergency department who was a part of the team that successfully managed the departments very first trauma patient, to a member of multi-stakeholder executive teams. Our key partner is the Turks and Caicos Islands Government and I shall continue our ongoing efforts to drive the strategic development and implementation of priority services. ”

Former Chief Executive Officer, Daniel Carriere, officially retired from the company last month. He stated: “The decision at the InterHealth Canada –Board of Directors level was unanimous and I strongly concur that Denise is an excellent choice and will do a wonderful job in very difficult and uncertain times. Denise is a credit to her medical profession, InterHealth Canada and to the entire country. She will now have the opportunity to extend that knowledge, determination and enthusiasm to the area of hospital administration at the CEO level. Denise’s DNA is made up of care, compassion and a very strong work ethic, and you all know as well as I do, that Denise will be focused on the business at hand and the welfare of our people all day and every day. ”

DR DAWN PERRY-EWING APPOINTED AS CHIEF OF MEDICAL SERVICES; DR SANI AMATTI SERVES AS NEW DEPUTY CHIEF OF MEDICAL SERVICES AT INTERHEALTH CANADA – TCI HOSPITAL

N E W Y E A R , N E W L E A D E R S H I P .

InterHealth Canada – Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital is pleased to announce the appointment of Doctor Dawn Perry-Ewing as Chief of Medical Services, and Doctor Sani Amatti as Deputy Chief of Medical Services, effective January 1st, 2021.

Dr Dawn Perry-Ewing has been practicing as a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and senior administrative physician in the Turks and Caicos Islands since 2001. She holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery, Doctorate in Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and a Master’s of Public Health from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore Maryland and she is a Fellow of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. During her years of professional training, she has gained a wealth of clinical experience and knowledge from major tertiary medical institutions with which she has been affiliated in Jamaica, The Commonwealth of The Bahamas, USA and Canada.

Dr Perry-Ewing also led the team that performed the first major surgical procedure in Providenciales at the TCI Government Myrtle Rigby Health Complex in 2001, and later served as Director of Clinical Services. She joined the InterHealth Canada - TCI Hospital in 2010 as Consultant Head of Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

TAKING OVER THE REINS OF THE PHYSICIAN DIVISION AT TCI HOSPITAL

Dr Sani Amatti is a Senior Consultant Pediatrician/ Neonatologist at the Turks and Caicos Islands Hospital. He provides medical and executive oversight of the Directorate for Neonatal and Pediatric Care as the Head of the Pediatrics unit. Dr Amatti holds a Master’s in Public Health: Epidemiology, Clinical Research and Evaluation, and received his medical degree and specialization in Pediatrics and Neonatology from the Havana Higher Institute of Medical Science in Cuba.

He is fluent in Spanish, English and French and has served as a Consultant Pediatrician/ Neonatologist at the University of Botswana, Princess Marina Teaching Hospital Gaborone in Botswana, Senior Resident Pediatrician/ Neonatologist at St Ann’s Bay HospitalNorth East Regional Health Authority in Jamaica, and Resident Pediatrician/ Neonatologist at the National Reference Centre of Neonatal Care in Havana, Cuba.

Dr Amatti is also a certified facilitator for the Neonatal Resuscitation Program and champions the medication reconciliation standard requirements for the hospital’s accreditation program.

Commenting on the appointments, Chief Executive Officer, Dr Denise Braithwaite-Tennant stated: “Dr Perry-Ewing is one of the longest serving members of the hospital medical team. She has a wide range of experience due to her years of service within the public and private sector operating at executive roles and driving strategic health system development. Dr PerryEwing has led her team in several successful accreditation projects and quality improvement initiatives. Dr Sani Amatti is passionate about people and quality improvement. He is dedicated, hardworking and an experienced specialist physician with a wealth of knowledge. He has been the lead for our medication reconciliation initiative that has won his team the Diamond Challenge. ”

She continued: “Both candidates were selected following a competitive interview process involving several of our talented medical professionals. They both possess a wealth of experience, and I am confident that their input at the senior management level will add value to our operations and the wider community. ” In response to her appointment, newly appointed Chief of Medical Services, Dr Dawn Perry-Ewing stated: “As a member of the healthcare provider team of the TCI Hospital, I am committed to the continued mission and vision of our organization in delivering quality healthcare to the people of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

It is my hope that the new physician leadership of the institution in these most challenging times, will provide our community, our staff and our stakeholder partners in healthcare with the support and fortitude that is so greatly required as we face 2021. ”

Deputy Chief of Medical Services, Dr Sani Amatti stated:” I am humbled and elated to accept the call to serve as the Deputy Chief of Medical Services. I am excited about the possibilities that are ahead and the ability to contribute to the upcoming teaching hospital program and train new local junior doctors.

I will strive not only to be a success within my role, but also to be of value to the wider community. Thank you to the entire team for your continuous support. ”