The Red Nose Doctors meet at a designated location within the medical institution to confirm the day’s service arrangements, division of responsibilities, and routes. They also have a brief discussion with the hospital contact person to understand any special circumstances and matters requiring attention that day.
Before entering the wards, read the ward list and basic medical condition records to understand:
Ensure that the performance approach is safe, appropriate, and respectful of each patient’s needs.
Put on the Red Nose Doctor costumes and props, and engage in physical and mental warm-ups and coordination exercises. Through brief improvisational interactions, establish the rhythm and state of the two-person partner team, preparing to enter the wards.
Use music or lighthearted interactions to conduct a “parade-style opening” in the common areas outside the wards, allowing laughter to flow naturally and enabling people inside the wards to experience a relaxed atmosphere in advance.
This stage is about:
Enter the wards to present tailor-made improvisational performances. Adjust the content according to the situation on site; this may include:
Emphasize that each interaction is “unique to the individual” and involves “real-time responsiveness,” allowing every encounter to unfold naturally.
After the service concludes, conduct a team review and document the following:
Ensure continuous improvement in service quality and prepare for the next round of companionship.