QEH Highlights Progress on Strategic Plan Initiatives

The Queen Elizabeth Hospital (QEH) is reporting significant progress on several initiatives outlined in its Strategic Plan 2025–2028, including advancements in cancer care, digital transformation, infrastructure development, and equipment modernisation.

Speaking recently on The Pulse Radio Show, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Neil Clark highlighted achievements from the first year of the strategy and outlined priorities for the year ahead.

Among the key milestones was the successful commissioning of the hospital’s new Linear Accelerator (LINAC), which has delivered more than 1,500 cancer treatments to date. The service has improved access to advanced oncology care locally, allowing patients to begin treatment sooner and closer to home.

“It helps patients begin their treatment sooner, have that treatment closer to home, surrounded by their loved ones,” Mr. Clark said.

The hospital also continues to make progress with the implementation of its new Health Information System (HIS). More than four million pages of medical records have been digitised, with approximately 75,000 patient files now available electronically.

According to Mr. Clark, the project is designed to improve patient care by giving healthcare professionals faster access to information and streamlining key administrative processes.

“Digital transformation is not simply about technology. It is about improving how healthcare is delivered and ensuring that clinicians have timely access to the information they need to support patient care,” he said.

Significant investments are also being made in medical equipment and infrastructure. Nearly 2,000 equipment items are currently progressing through procurement, while redevelopment projects continue at the Enmore site and other areas of the hospital campus.

These projects form part of the QEH’s broader effort to modernise facilities, strengthen service delivery, and improve the patient experience.

Looking ahead, reducing waiting times in the Accident and Emergency Department remains a major focus. Hospital leadership noted that ongoing investments in technology, equipment, workforce development, and healthcare infrastructure are expected to support more efficient patient flow and service delivery.

“The work of reducing waiting times extends beyond any single department,” Mr. Clark said. “It requires collaboration across the entire healthcare system, from prevention and primary care to diagnostics and community-based services.”

The QEH remains committed to advancing the goals of its Strategic Plan 2025–2028 and delivering safer, more efficient, and more patient-centred healthcare for the people of Barbados.