Interprofessional collaboration in the day surgery unit | Spital Emmental

Context

Smooth surgical operations require close collaboration between different professional groups. Processes, communication and spatial organisation are interlinked and influence safety, efficiency and the quality of work. The aim of the workshop is to promote interprofessional understanding and to show participants how surgical issues can be analysed using design methods and improved collaboratively.

Approach

Following an introduction to the SCDH and a tour of the facilities, participants will work in interprofessional groups. Five stations typical of an outpatient surgical centre are recreated in the simulation area: reception with waiting and changing areas; anaesthesia induction and operating theatres; material logistics and cleaning and waste disposal processes; the recovery room and discharge area; and the toilet and changing facilities. The groups simulate typical usage scenarios, which are then presented and discussed in a plenary session.

Benefits

• The workshop strengthens interprofessional collaboration and promotes mutual understanding of roles, tasks and interfaces within the outpatient surgical centre.
• Participants reflect on processes, communication channels and spatial workflows, and develop a shared understanding of challenges and opportunities for optimisation.
• Through the practical application of simulation-based design and innovation methods, participants gain concrete insights into how spatial and organisational issues can be analysed and improved at an early stage.
• The simulations highlight potential for improvement in the areas of communication, coordination and workflows, and create a solid foundation for their further development. At the same time, valuable insights are gained into the spatial requirements of outpatient surgical centres, which can be incorporated into future planning and development processes.