Preserving the individual human dignity of each patient entrusted to the care of the
ORSD staff.
Maintaining accepted standards of practice and keeping pace with state-of-the-art
advances of technology.
Promoting an optimally safe, aseptic, and therapeutic environment.
Emphasizing fulfillment of the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of each patient.
Nurturing clinical training to assure high quality cost effective competence and
professional expertise at all levels.
Operating Room Services adheres to the standards of perioperative nursing care
prescribed by the policies and procedures of the department which are modeled after the
Association of Operating Room Nurses Standards of Care.
Total of 17 operating rooms and 31,000-sq. ft. for the entire suite. Standard room size
is 400 sq. ft with four rooms measuring 600 sq. ft to accommodate specialty surgical
procedures.
Two rooms equipped with telemedicine capabilities.
Standardization of endoscopic video systems.
Computers in every room with CHCS capability.
Full emergency power capabilities in all 17 rooms.
Naval Medical Center, Portsmouth’s, Department of Operating Room Services will be
the Perioperative health care provider of choice for all TRICARE patients. Our
patient care delivery system will be recognized for providing prompt and easy access;
compassionate patient care of exceptional quality; and outstanding customer service while
continuously improving flexibility and cost effectiveness.
We will assist with Graduate Medical Education and conduct training, research and
professional development for our staff to meet worldwide operational commitments.
Goals and Objectives: In order to achieve our vision, each
member of our department is personally committed to:
Being aware of and proactively responsive to the ever-changing needs of our patients,
staff, customers, and the health care environment.
Supporting Surgical Services based on need and room booking utilization statistics.
Developing collaborative and innovative solutions to the healthcare challenges of both
today and the future.
Developing and nurturing a culture which promotes open and honest communication,
meaningful employee participation, and team cohesiveness and integration.
Working for increased Staff Operational and Professional Educational Opportunities
Becoming a "Latex Safe" Operating Room Suite
Providing Fast Track Outpatient care.
Fostering responsibility, productivity, and accountability by keeping Surgical Staff
informed of new technology and equipment.
Located in the center on the 3rd floor. Coming from the parking garage over
the walk-way, proceed to the main elevators and go to the third floor. When exiting the
elevators turn toward the double doors (east). A glassed-reception area is immediately in
the hallway.
