The Association for Peri-operative Practitioners in SA (APPSA) is a professional organisation, dedicated to enhancing the professionalism of peri-operative care 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.APPSA is a registered Section 21 company and therefore a non-profit organisation.