WILLEMSTAD – The Curaçao Medical Center (CMC) says it is working on a broad improvement program aimed at structurally strengthening the organization and safeguarding the long-term continuity of healthcare. The hospital made the statement in response to earlier reporting about ongoing challenges within the institution.
According to CMC, the improvement program focuses on enhancing accessibility of care, streamlining internal processes, and building a more sustainable healthcare system. The hospital describes the approach as integrated, with responsibility shared across the organization rather than confined to a single department or management layer.
Medical, operational, and administrative leadership are jointly responsible for implementing the reforms. CMC says this shared governance model is intended to ensure closer alignment between policy decisions and day-to-day practice, leading to more consistent decision-making and execution.
The hospital states that the program is designed to further strengthen its operational foundation. Key priorities include improving patient access to care, increasing operational effectiveness, and securing financial and organizational sustainability over the longer term.
CMC emphasizes that the new course is intended to make the organization more future-proof and to structurally support the quality of care. The hospital did not specify a timeline for the implementation of the measures but indicated that the process is ongoing and embedded across the organization.