The government is developing the Aruba KIG law to formally recognize healthcare professionals and reinforce quality standards across the island’s care system.
KIG framework links standards and supervision
Public Health Minister Mervin Wyatt-Ras told Diario that the proposed framework concerns the Kwaliteitsinstituut Gezondheidszorg, or Healthcare Quality Institute. Its role is intended to connect local laws and regulations with standards, quality controls and supervision in Aruba’s healthcare sector.
The minister said implementing decrees are being prepared so professionals including nurses and emergency-service personnel can receive formal recognition. The process is tied to Aruba’s existing AruBIG healthcare-professional registration law and is expected to establish criteria that help demonstrate professional quality.
Legal review and care protocols continue
Wyatt-Ras said the measures must complete legal review and pass through Parliament before returning to the ministry. She acknowledged that the legislative route takes time and said the work remains in progress.
The minister also pointed to signed referral protocols between family doctors and specialists. Additional protocols are planned, while a memorandum of understanding with several professional groups addresses compensation as part of the government’s effort to support better care.
Inspection capacity is also part of the plan
The current work follows an earlier recommendation report on strengthening KIG’s position and independence. Wyatt-Ras said the latest steps are intended not only to improve the law and quality of care, but also to increase the Health Inspectorate’s ability to respond to community complaints.
