Getinge Hospital Engineering Forum - Focus on Improving Healthcare

Getinge announces the second edition of the Getinge Hospital Engineering Forum which took place at the Getinge Academy in Rastatt, Germany (26-27 October 2016). On day one, international speakers shared their insights and experience through presentations and case studies on image guided surgery and automation in healthcare. ‘The hospital of the future but always with the patient in mind’ was the focus for day two. This format was interactive and enabled participants to put questions to the speakers throughout both days. Over 160 hospital planners, managers and architects, from across Europe, Middle East & Africa attended and had the opportunity to network with scientific experts and medical device industry.

This successful event was chaired by Prof. Guy-Bernard Cadière,  Head of the Digestive Surgery Department of CHU Saint-Pierre in Brussels, Belgium and Director and Founder of the European School of Laparoscopic Surgery and Mr. Antoine Agathon, Chief Operating Officer of the Institute of Image Guided Surgery of Strasbourg (IHU Strasbourg).

"I was invited by Getinge to attend this forum in order to present on minimally invasive surgery and provide the point of view of the surgeon. With the revolution of minimally invasive surgery, the set-up of the hospital has changed becoming more complex and this has an impact in terms of hospital engineering and development. It is important that medical technology companies such as Getinge, hospital architects and planners consider the surgeon’s needs when looking at hospitals in the future." said Prof. Guy-Bernard Cadière.

"It was inspirational and beneficial to hear the cutting edge technology presentations and to have the opportunity to meet speakers from around the world." said Mieszko B Niedzwiecki, AIA, SARP, Partner, N+Parametric Design.

About Getinge Group

Getinge Group is a leading global provider of innovative solutions for operating rooms, intensive-care units, Hospital wards, sterilization departments, elderly care and for life science companies and institutions. With genuine passion for life we build quality and safety into every system. Our unique value proposition mirrors the continuum of care, enhancing efficiency throughout the clinical pathway. Based on our first-hand experience and close partnerships, we are able to exceed expectations from customers – improving the every-day life for people, today and tomorrow. 

For further information please contact:

Tracey Dawe: Director Communications, Europe, Middle East & Africa

tracey.dawe@getinge.com

Tel: +44 7717784965

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