The new £6.5 million robotic operating theatre has been built. This cutting-edge complex equips medical personnel with the highest-level resources while improving the patient experience. The new section, built one floor above ground level, bridges a gap over a courtyard in the hospital, allowing for improved patient flow and care.
Lead consultant surgeon Anil Agarwal added, “The benefits of having these new operating theatres have been immediate and diverse. They’re seeing patients already get impacted by these new improved facilities,” he mentioned. Agarwal announced that the agency would be introducing a new recovery area. This updated language will make a tremendous difference to patients’ care and patient flow.
“The new facilities will offer theatre personnel a better working experience,” Agarwal said. Related to this, he highlighted above all else the importance of creating a positive space for healthcare providers. Through this project, we’re deploying creative strategies to enhance the experience of care delivery and clinical outcomes. It further enhances the outcome quality of complex surgical procedures.
WSDOT senior operations manager Alison Coates called the project ambitious, as she recalled the challenges that arose while developing the project. “To say it was ambitious is an understatement,” she said, showcasing the determination of the team involved in bringing this vision to fruition.
The new operating theatre will be designed to include the latest technology and innovations. It aims to provide a more patient-centered experience, moving patients through pre-operative care all the way to recovery in a streamlined fashion. The mission of the hospital is to improve health care delivered to the community members. It demonstrates this commitment by introducing an entirely new section focused on these tech developments.