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Several changes are coming to the operations of Spanish Town Hospital following a probe into the case involving Shanique Armstrong whose baby died at the institution earlier this month.
Miss Armstrong said she gave birth in the waiting area of the Accident and Emergency Department with no help from staff.
The Board of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA) has received reports concerning the June 2 incident. It says, based on the findings, a number of recommendations will be implemented at the immediately.
According to a statement from the Board of SERHA, the operations at Spanish Town Hospital will be reorganised.
Midwives will now provide direct patient care to pregnant women while the practice of using bedpans for a miscarriage will be discontinued.
Pregnant women will instead use incontinent pads or adult diapers. Grief counselling will also be provided to women who miscarry.
A case manager, public health nurse or social worker will be assigned to assist pregnant women to navigate the health and ocial care systems.
The SERHA board has also decided to reorganize the care system for persons suspected to have COVID-19. This is being done to provide more space for women who are in early pregnancy.
The Health Authority has instructed the Spanish Town Hospital Management Committee to ensure that the recommendations are implemented.
Following the Shanique Armstrong incident, Public Defender Arlene Harrison-Henry called for a review of standards for maternal care at hospitals.
The Public Defender questioned whether protocols were followed in the treatment of Miss Armstrong at the Spanish Town Hospital.
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