Association for Perioperative Practice in Harrogate
Association for Perioperative Practice
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The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) was established as the National Association of Theatre Nurses, known as NATN, in 1964. It is a registered charity working to enhance skills and knowledge within operating departments, associated areas and sterile services departments. It aims to enhance the quality of care in the NHS and the independent sector throughout the UK.
In April 2005 NATN changed its name, structures and systems in recognition of the significant changes that were happening in the healthcare sector. The reference to theatre was regarded as too restrictive a name with many members working in associated perioperative environments. The ‘perioperative’ emphasis was regarded as important to further accommodate the growing numbers of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and Healthcare Support Workers (HSWs) who were previously not eligible for full membership.
AfPP has around 7,000 members throughout the UK and overseas, it accounts for around 30% to 40% of all nurses and about 10% of Operating Department Practitioners working in theatres.
AfPP produces a wide range of publications, which offer guidelines, advice or recommendations for best practice in operating departments. Regular publications include the Journal of Perioperative Practice (monthly), AfPP newsletter (monthly) and Job Forum (fortnightly).
AfPP also works to encourage the exchange of professional information between members and co-operation with other professional bodies.
The association offers its members the provision of professional indemnity insurance and access to a free employment legal helpline in addition to a professional and clinical advice service.
The Association for Perioperative Practice (AfPP) was established as the National Association of Theatre Nurses, known as NATN, in 1964. It is a registered charity working to enhance skills and knowledge within operating departments, associated areas and sterile services departments. It aims to enhance the quality of care in the NHS and the independent sector throughout the UK.
In April 2005 NATN changed its name, structures and systems in recognition of the significant changes that were happening in the healthcare sector. The reference to theatre was regarded as too restrictive a name with many members working in associated perioperative environments. The ‘perioperative’ emphasis was regarded as important to further accommodate the growing numbers of Operating Department Practitioners (ODPs) and Healthcare Support Workers (HSWs) who were previously not eligible for full membership.
AfPP has around 7,000 members throughout the UK and overseas, it accounts for around 30% to 40% of all nurses and about 10% of Operating Department Practitioners working in theatres.
AfPP produces a wide range of publications, which offer guidelines, advice or recommendations for best practice in operating departments. Regular publications include the Journal of Perioperative Practice (monthly), AfPP newsletter (monthly) and Job Forum (fortnightly).
AfPP also works to encourage the exchange of professional information between members and co-operation with other professional bodies.
The association offers its members the provision of professional indemnity insurance and access to a free employment legal helpline in addition to a professional and clinical advice service.
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