8 persons permanently residing @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital
The amount of persons permanently residing at the hospital is less, compared to 20 in November of 2022.
“We currently have eight (8) long-term patients residing at the Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital who have been medically discharged but are in need of a suitable living arrangement,” disclosed Marketing and Public Relations Manager of BVI Health Services Authority (BVIHSA) Damion C. Grange on November 3, 2023.
BVIHSA ‘committed’ to addressing situation- Damion C. Grange
Mr Grange said the safety and well-being of these individuals are top priorities, and BHIVSA has been working closely with relevant agencies to ensure that a resolution is reached that provides them with a secure and comfortable living environment.
“These patients face challenges due to a lack of suitable places to live or a lack of necessary care and support at home, which has contributed to their extended stay at the hospital.”
Mr Grange emphasised that BVIHSA remains committed to addressing this situation in a responsible and compassionate manner, and “we will continue to collaborate with the necessary parties to find a suitable solution for these individuals.”
‘Assessment of homelessness’ to be done- Hon Vincent O. Wheatley
Meanwhile, Minister for Health and Social Development Hon Vincent O. Wheatley (R9) has said the Virgin Islands Party (VIP) Government will be doing an “assessment of homelessness” and based on the findings then make a decision concerning this issue.
“We are also looking into the issue of affordable housing, the Premier is taking the lead on this,” Hon Wheatley told our newsroom.
Since hurricanes Irma and Maria in 2017, there have been a number of residents who have been without shelter because of a lack of insurance and the inability to repair their homes. Some of them are elderly and have taken up residence at Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital in Road Town.
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16 Responses to “8 persons permanently residing @ Dr D. Orlando Smith Hospital”
There are, in fact, a number of persons that permanently living in Dr. Orlando Hospital. If not all of them, probably the most of them have not the Spiritual, mental, physical, nor financial ability to help themselves. If they are force to vacate our, not yours nor our care for some only political leaders, hospital, them WE MUST first insure that they will be moved to an adequate place where they will be well taken care of. Anything less is not genuine BVI LOVE.
Genuine BVI LOVE is that, that is motivated by a passion of God', our Creator, engraved LOVE in the minds of all the recipients of its unmatched values recognized by proactive, and active ongoing actions of thoughts, words, and needs that manifest rue human responsibility for each other wellbeing.
We should l d nt be so lackadaisical about finding suitable homes. Plenty occupancy by illegal immigrants while people are forced to take residency in a hospitaltal room???? What if there is a disaster and hospital space is needed. Prison full apartments full up with illegal immigrants??? Make Sense people. This is urgent and can be readoly mitigated.