Theatre services support safe, coordinated and compassionate care before, during and after procedures. The Theatre team is led by Geofrey Mnangat.
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Theatre department lead
Theatre department lead
Geofrey Mnangat
Theatre Lead
Geofrey Mnangat leads the Theatre team at Shalom Springs Hospital. The role supports coordination among theatre staff and the wider clinical team, helping ensure that preparation, procedure support, safety checks and handover are connected across the patient's surgical care journey.
The role of the Theatre department
Theatre services support patients who need surgical or other procedures. Care involves preparation before a procedure, coordinated support during the procedure and a safe handover to recovery and follow-up teams. Theatre staff work closely with surgeons, anaesthesia providers, nurses and other clinical professionals.
Key areas of theatre care
01 / PREPARE
Pre-operative preparation
Confirm patient identity, procedure and relevant documentation; check readiness and communicate any concerns to the responsible clinical team.
02 / EXPLAIN
Patient support
Help the patient understand the immediate theatre process, respond to questions within role and protect privacy, comfort and dignity.
03 / COORDINATE
Team coordination
Work with surgical, anaesthesia and nursing colleagues so equipment, supplies and team communication support the planned procedure.
04 / PROTECT
Aseptic practice
Follow infection-prevention procedures, maintain the sterile field as assigned and speak up promptly about contamination or safety concerns.
05 / VERIFY
Checks and counts
Participate in required safety checks and instrument, swab and sharps counts according to hospital policy and assigned responsibilities.
06 / POSITION
Safe positioning
Assist with safe patient positioning and pressure-area protection in line with the clinical plan and the patient's condition.
07 / MONITOR
Equipment and environment
Check relevant equipment and maintain a safe theatre environment, reporting faults or missing items before they affect care.
08 / HAND OVER
Recovery handover
Communicate procedure-related information and relevant observations to the recovery team to support continuity of care.
09 / DOCUMENT
Accurate records
Complete theatre documentation clearly and promptly, following the hospital's procedures and professional requirements.
What patients and families can expect
Patients and families can expect the Theatre team to:
Listen to questions and concerns.
Explain care in clear, understandable language.
Respect privacy, dignity and personal preferences.
Share relevant information with the wider clinical team.
Patients can help the team provide appropriate care by sharing:
Known allergies and current medicines.
Important medical history.
New or worsening symptoms.
Questions about instructions, treatment or next steps.
