Overview

The Department of Operating Room and Geriatric Health offers a specialized academic environment dedicated to two critical pillars of healthcare: perioperative safety and elderly wellness. Our department focuses on optimizing patient outcomes during surgical interventions and addressing the complex health needs of an aging population. By combining advanced surgical technology with geriatric care expertise, we prepare healthcare professionals for essential roles in clinical, therapeutic, and diagnostic settings.

History and Evolution

Recognizing the rapid advancement of specialized surgery and the shifting demographics toward an aging society, this department was formed to address these high-priority areas. Over the years, the curriculum has expanded to include state-of-the-art perioperative principles and specialized nursing protocols for the elderly, reflecting the department’s agility in responding to the evolving needs of the modern clinical environment.

Academic & Research Scope

Our research and education focus on specialized clinical application:

• Operating Room Technology: Advanced training in perioperative management, modern surgical technologies, and patient safety protocols for specialized and super-specialized surgeries.
• Geriatric Health: Specialized education in health assessment, priority management, and evidence-based interventions for the elderly, focusing on enhancing their quality of life.
• Surgical Team Integration: Preparing graduates to function as high-value members of the surgical and clinical team, ensuring favorable outcomes in hospitals and mobile care centers.
• Clinical Intervention & Design: Researching and implementing health interventions tailored to surgical patients and the specific physiological and psychological needs of geriatric populations.

Mission and Vision

• Our Mission: To produce highly competent surgical technologists and geriatric nursing specialists; advance clinical care through research and innovation; and improve outcomes for both surgical and elderly patients.
• Our Vision: To be a center of academic excellence in surgical technology and geriatric care, fostering professionals who lead with technical precision, empathy, and evidence-based practice.