After attending a robotics workshop in September, the perioperative team began preparing for the launch of the new robotics program in San Rafael.
Clinical nurse Daniel Domer, BSN, RN, was selected as the robotics service line coordinator in October. Daniel collaborated with colleagues across the region and brought back evidence-based best practices to He then partnered with the local perioperative team to build them for various procedures and specialties for our San Rafael Medical Center surgeons.
The interprofessional team worked seamlessly, with great collaboration and teamwork for a successful program launch. October 3rd, Claude (our robot) finally arrived in the operating room. Staff members completed their modules on the second and third week of October in preparation for the hands-on training by an Intuitive trainer. Staff members were divided into groups to ensure the training included every staff member across all shifts.
On November 7, 2024, there was a successful launch of the program with the first cases.
Building this robotics program allows our Marin County patients to receive patient centric, innovative, and cutting-edge robotics procedures close to home instead of having to travel outside of the service area. More than 55 cases have been successfully completed by mid-December 2024. The collaborative efforts of the surgical team and detailed planning have contributed substantially to success, setting a strong foundation for continued growth and innovation.
The ribbon cutting ceremony for Robotics program pictured above includes Daniel Domer, BSN, RN, robotics coordinator; Dr. Jose Gomez, general surgeon, APIC surgical services; and Jeannette, Surgical Technician.