Knowledge areas The organisational structure of Vall d’Hebron University Hospital breaks down traditional boundaries between services and professional groups. It is based on 35 knowledge areas (29 specific and 6 cross-cutting) to provide more coordinated care. Its four main objectives are:Patient-centred careTerritorial clinical managementTeamwork and competency-based rolesIntensity of careThis interdisciplinary model reorganises services and units around health problems to improve coordination and efficiency. The cross-cutting areas support all patients throughout the different stages of life, ensuring continuous and comprehensive care.Vall d’Hebron’s organisational model enables a better response to patients’ needs and promotes new professional roles. The involvement of all professionals and the public is key to building the Hospital of the future and improving the population’s quality of life. Transversals General Hospital Traumatology, Rehabilitation and Burns Hospital Children’s Hospital Women’s Hospital Transversal Clinical Laboratories Area Diagnostic Imaging Area Emergency Department Surgical Area Treatment Area Critical Care Area General Hospital Alternatives to Hospitalization Area Digestive Diseases Area Endocrinology, Metabolism, and Nutrition Area Heart Area Immune-Mediated Diseases Area Infectious Diseases Area Internal Medicine Area Mental Health Area Neurosciences Area Oncohematology Area Ophthalmology Area Post-Surgical Care Area Renal System Area Respiratory System Area Solid Organ Transplant Area Traumatology, Rehabilitation and Burns Hospital Burn Patient Care Area Infection, Tumors, and Reconstruction Area Neurorehabilitation Area Post-Surgical Traumatology Care Area Spinal Cord Injuries Area Traumatic Frail Patient Area Children’s Hospital Neonatal Area Paediatric Renal System Area Pediatric Oncohematology Area Pediatric Specialty Patient Care Area Postoperative Pediatric Care Area Pediatric Solid Organ Transplant Area Women’s Hospital Postoperative Woman Care Area Pregnancy and Postpartum Area