SINGAPORE – If the porter is not free, the surgeon may step in to help wheel the patient into the operating theatre.
This is the “all hands on deck” approach adopted by operating theatre staff at Ng Teng Fong General Hospital (NTFGH) that has resulted in a shorter turnaround time between patients. This, in turn, means staff are usually able to finish work, and go home, on time.
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