Toimenpidealueiden
Toimenpidealueiden is a Finnish term used to describe the spaces within a healthcare facility that are designated for performing medical procedures. These areas are distinct from patient wards and from operating theatres and are used for procedures that may require sterile technique but do not necessitate full surgical theatre resources. The concept covers various spaces where procedures take place, including procedure rooms, post-procedure observation areas, and related support spaces such as preparation, recovery, and instrument handling zones.
The scope of toimenpidealueiden includes minor surgical and diagnostic procedures carried out on an outpatient basis,
Regulation and standards governing toimenpidealueiden come from national health authorities and professional guidelines that address the
Etymology and usage: The term is Finnish, formed from toimenpide (procedure) and alue (area), with the -iden