One local hospital has just finished a new £6.5 million robotic operating theatre. This facility is a model leap of faith in patient-centered care. The overall initiative still involves constructing a new overflow recovery area. This design was specifically intended to expedite patient flow and maximize the quality of care given to each patient. University College London Hospitals consultant surgeon Anil Agarwal said he was pleased by the improvements.
Agarwal underscored how the new operating theatres are already providing meaningful benefits to patients. He stressed the significance of the new recovery area, calling it a place where care processes would be even further streamlined.
“Patients are already benefitting from the new operating theatres and now patient care and flow will improve with the new recovery area.” – Anil Agarwal
As part of this ambitious project, a brand new section was built entirely above ground level on the second floor. This design smartly used long spans to cross a courtyard. This design decision did much more than improve accessibility, it created a safer and healthier working environment for theatre staff.
Alison Coates, senior operations manager, emphasized the unique challenges that the project presented. She did not shy away from the size of the challenge, admitting that,
“To say it was ambitious is an understatement.” – Alison Coates
These new facilities will significantly improve workflow efficiency for medical personnel. They claim to improve the patient experience overall. New surgical technology and design advancements promise to vastly expand the hospital’s surgical capabilities.