Consultants who produced a damning report into Bermuda's hospitals are being drafted in as support for senior management.

American group Kurron was today named as the firm which will help oversee key projects including the rebuilding of King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.

The company, which specialises in healthcare, was awarded the five-year contract by a selection panel after fighting off competition from two rivals.

Three years ago, a Kurron review highlighted a string of failings at Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB), including millions of wasted dollars and lapses threatening the safety of patients and staff. It highlighted the hospitals' lack of effective leadership and recommended the replacement of former CEO Stephanie Reid.

Announcing Kurron's appointment yesterday, Acting Health Minister Sen. Philip Perinchief said: "Maintaining and improving healthcare services for people in Bermuda over the long-term is vital to the well-being of our community.

"I'm very pleased to announce Kurron as the selected company. Kurron is renowned for assisting healthcare organisations as they seek to provide high quality patient care while operating a financially sound organisation."