Operating Theatre Technical Associate Programme Major Operating Theatre (OT), Singapore General Hospital (SGH)
Training ＆ Education
Workforce Transformation
Singapore Healthcare Management Congress
SingHealth
31 December 2021
Train OTTAs to enhance their role and meet Major OT needs within six months. Expanded training pipeline for OTTAs addressed workforce crunch and enhanced patient safety in OT.
Year Submitted: 2021
Published Date: 31 December 2021
Tags: Training ＆ Education, Workforce Transformation, Learning Theories ＆ Framework, Experiential Learning, Job Redesign, Professional Development, Upskilling, Workforce Sustainability
About this Content
Aims
Train OTTAs to enhance their role and meet Major OT needs within six months.
Background
OTTAs were primarily responsible for equipment prep but needed enhanced roles in patient care and surgical support.
Methods
Lectures, demonstrations, and supervised clinical practice using adult learning principles.
Results
OTTAs gained confidence and efficiency; three promoted to OT Technician roles; six more trained.
Conclusion
Expanded training pipeline for OTTAs addressed workforce crunch and enhanced patient safety in OT.
Lessons Learnt
Supportive training culture, preceptor guidance, and feedback cycles improved outcomes.
Additional Information
Recognized as SHM 2021 Shortlisted Project (HR Category).
Keywords
Role Enhancement, OT Services, Perioperative Training
Innovators' Details
Innovators' Details
Healthcare Cluster(s) | SingHealth |
Organization(s) Involved | Singapore General Hospital |
Platform(s) | Singapore Healthcare Management Congress |
Healthcare Professional Group(s) | Ancillary Care, Nursing |
Applicable Specialty or Discipline | Surgery |
Project Lead(s) | Marhaini Mohd Zain |
Project Member(s) | Ng Lay Har |
Connect with this contributor!
Marhaini Mohd Zain - singaporehealthcaremanagement@singhealth.com.sg
Project Attachment
C588_SGH_SHM_2021_Operating_Theatre_Technical_Associate_Programme_Major_OT_SGH.pdf