10/07/2026
Bayview Hospital has announced the appointment of Major Marilyn Patrick as Hospital Administrator, effective June 2026. A registered nurse with more than 35 years of progressive experience spanning bedside clinical care, military medical command, and national regulatory leadership, Major Patrick brings to the role one of the most varied and distinguished healthcare careers in Barbados.
From 2019 to 2023, she served as Chairman of the Barbados Nursing Council, where she led the landmark amendment of the Barbados Nursing Act and Nursing Rules — legislation that formally recognised the Nurse Practitioner role, incorporated previously unacknowledged nursing specialities, and expanded the nursing scope of practice. She has been a member of the Bayview Hospital team since 2016, most recently serving as Assistant Hospital Administrator.
Speaking on her appointment, Major Patrick said: "Stepping into the role of Hospital Administrator at Bayview is both an honour and a tremendous responsibility. I see this position as another opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, staff, and the wider community. If, at the end of my tenure, I can say that I helped leave Bayview stronger than I found it, then I will consider that a successful legacy."
Major Patrick has identified three priorities for her first chapter as Administrator: strengthening and standardising hospital policies and procedures; investing in middle management through targeted mentoring and training; and ensuring that every operational decision translates into excellent patient outcomes. She is equally focused on positioning Bayview to capitalise on its recent expansion, which includes the Urgent Care Centre, expanded diagnostic and laboratory services, an ambulance service, and a patient shuttle.
"The expansion creates a true one-stop healthcare model," she said. "Patients now have direct access to multidisciplinary physicians and, if needed, can seamlessly access laboratory services, diagnostic imaging, surgery, or hospitalization — all without navigating multiple facilities. That is more efficient, more coordinated, and far less stressful for patients and their families."
