Programme of the Experience Day
at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Dordrecht
1. ICU Without Walls
[Intensive Care Unit Adults]
J. van Berkel-Boon, J. Malefason, V. vd Mee, S. Hoksbergen
Step into the evolving world of Intensive Care Unit (ICU), where nursing is leading the way, reaching far beyond the ICU's walls! In this session, we will delve into the work of the Rapid Response Team, which evaluates patients outside the ICU, provides treatment recommendations, and arranges ICU admissions when necessary. Discover how ICU-Practitioners are the key link between doctors and nurses, managing vital functions such as ventilation, circulation, and kidney function with unparalleled expertise and dedication. We will also shine a light on the ICU follow-up clinic, where patients are supported on their path to complete recovery after their stay in the ICU. Join us to explore the future of nursing care and its vital role in patient recovery!
2. From Inspiration to Impact: The Path from Innovation to Standard of Care and Continuous Improvement in Lung Cancer Surgery
[Department Lungsurgery]
E. von Meyenfeldt, G. Marres, P. Mens
In this workshop, we follow the journey of transforming Enhanced Recovery After Thoracic Surgery (ERATS) from an innovative concept into a sustainable standard of care. the ERATS guideline was designed as a multidisciplinary approach to standardise and optimise perioperative care, ensuring better outcomes for lung resection patients. Lung surgery involves so much more than just the operation—it is a journey that starts at diagnosis and continues through recovery. It takes a dedicated team of specialists to guide each patient every step of the way, ensuring the best possible outcomes. However, just having the ERATS guideline is not enough! To ensure consistent implementation and ongoing improvement, we will introduce the audit and feedback dashboard—a real-time tool to monitor adherence and drive better results. Increased insight into the patient journey, emphasised the importance of preparing patients both physically and mentally before surgery to enhance recovery and reduce complications. This insight has lead to the addition of a formal prehabilitation program to ERATS. Ultimately, this workshop highlights the entire patient journey, showcasing how teamwork and innovation come together to transform care. Join us as we explore how this combination of innovation and implementation is reshaping care and delivering better results for patients.
3. No #MeToo please! How to address transgressive behavior and how to change your workplace towards a more accountability culture
[Department of Surgery]
M. Lijkwan, A. Kirch, F. Kloosterman
Join our workshop focused on addressing transgressive behaviour by fostering psychological safety and enhancing accountability culture within your organization. In today's workplace, ensuring that individuals feel secure to express themselves, report misconduct, and innovate without fear of retribution is crucial for maintaining a healthy and productive environment. This workshop discusses how we have improved the management of transgressive behavior in the surgery department of our hospital, its impact on team morale and performance, and practical strategies to identify, address, and prevent such behavior. By cultivating a culture of psychological safety and accountability, we empower delegates to lead effective change, creating a more respectful and inclusive workplace. Attendees will acquire practical insights and tools necessary to confront and mitigate inappropriate conduct, ensuring a safer and more supportive environment for all. This workshop is indispensable for health care professionals dedicated to eradicating transgressive behaviour and fostering a thriving organizational culture.
4. Shaping the future in pharmaceutical care and medication safety
[Department of Pharmacy]
C. van Kesteren, M. Rombouts
Within the department of Pharmacy at the Albert Schweitzer Hospital, we aim to continuously improve our pharmaceutical care and medication safety. We are a large (production-)facility where about 200 health care professionals deliver up-to-date pharmaceutical care, to patients admitted to our hospital and out-patients, including parenteral drug therapy at home. During your visit here, we will demonstrate our most recent advances in e.g. how immunotherapy at home is organised and we will present our pharmaceutical research on stability of these proteins during transport to a patient’s home. Furthermore, we will provide insight and ideas on how to improve medication safety in times of limited staff and resources. We hope for inspiring discussions with you all in our department!
5. Joy in Work
[Department of Internal Medicine]
E. Massolt, E. de Jongh, N. Verschoor
Joy in work not only impacts individual staff engagement and satisfaction, but also patient experience, quality of care and patient safety. After facing burn-outs amongst internal medicine specialists and after being confronted with shortages in residents, the department of internal medicine made joy in work and personal development a priority. A taskforce was formed to improve joy in work amongst specialists and an innovative program was started for the residents with a focus on individual and team wellbeing, professional challenges and personal growth (“the vital brave doctor”). In this session we would like to tell you more about it!
6. Hospital at Home
[CMIO]
W. Blox, M.L. Verschuuren-van de Hoef
Discover how Albert Schweitzer Hospital is transforming healthcare through innovative home monitoring and at-home care solutions. By empowering patients with chronic conditions to be monitored remotely and supported by a dedicated nursing team for interventions like IV medication at home, we are redefining care pathways. Join our session to explore how these initiatives enhance care quality, ensure long-term affordability, and address workforce challenges in a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape. Let us inspire you with our vision for the future of patient-centered care.
7. Empowering Nursing Leadership through structured Nursing Quality Groups
[Nursing Board]
M. vd Heul, M. Cappon
In this dynamic workshop, discover how structured quality groups are transforming nursing leadership and driving healthcare excellence. Nurses play a pivotal role in shaping the quality of care, and through 12 self-managed quality groups, they are empowered to address challenges and implement solutions from the frontlines. Supported by the Nursing Staff Board, the quality and safety department, and the hospital's management, these groups provide proactive input on a wide range of critical issues, from day-to-day care to strategic hospital projects. Join us to learn how this collaborative, well-defined model strengthens nursing leadership, empowers professional growth, and fosters innovation across the healthcare system.
8. “Life course medicine” –Let’s work together for the best start of life for every child
[Department of Gynaecology and Obstetrics]
B. Akerboom, M. Hustinx, A. Hoogerwerf, D. van Vliet
The crucial first 1000 days of every child marks the future life of every human being. Join our maternal and neonatal professionals on their trip of most important issues of birthcare in pregnant women with social en psychological vulnerability. Making sure that all the aspects in start of a human life is as best as possible, depending the circumstances. Take a glance at the organized care for these pregnant women in vulnerable situations and their family in the care chain between medical and social domain. Let us guide you through our way of working together to give the best start for every baby.
9. A Look Inside the Emergency Care System
[Department Accident & Emergency]
T. Wouters, A. Collee, M. Schuimer
See how teamwork makes a real difference in emergency care, with primary care doctors and specialists from different specialties working together in one place! From the essential work of the GP at the adjacent after-hours clinic to the professional leadership of the ER nurse, to a dedicated internist specialised in acute medicine and surgeon in the ED, every role plays a key part in keeping things running smoothly. Experience how we integrate prevention in ED care and prepare for shorter clinical admission times. Learn how we handle busy times and make sure care is available when people need it most, while we provide insight into our solutions to keep everything going.
