Who is APPSA?
Association for Peri-operative Practitioners in South Africa
APPSA strive to represent all affiliated peri-operative practitioners and their affiliated organisations in South Africa. APPSA works towards improving the quality of peri-operative care for all the people of South Africa. The Association strives to empower all its members to deliver quality care and promote safe surgery at all times. APPSA functions under a policy of complete non-discrimination and is impartial to nationality, race, political and religious beliefs. Membership is voluntary and nondiscriminatory.
Objectives of APPSA
- Promote and improve the care and service given to the patient by peri-operative practitioners
- Encourage the exchange of both technical and professional information between members
- Co-operate with other professional organisations having similar or sympathetic aims
- Further the positive and corporate life of the Association
- Strive towards progress for peri-operative practitioners in the areas of education and the appropriate, standardised national health service delivery system
- Represent peri-operative practitioners at local, provincial, national and international levels
