What is the Organisation Paid Member Scheme?

The AfPP Organisation Paid Member Scheme allows organisations to cover the cost of individual AfPP memberships for their employees, helping to unlock their potential, and enhance the quality of care and patient safety.

How to approach your organisation for support

Write a letter: Use the template below or write your own letter highlighting the specific benefits your organisation will enjoy, like improved patient safety, higher staff retention rates, and gaining a reputation for excellence in surgical care. Show how investing in organisation-paid membership can lead to cost savings in the long-run by reducing turnover and boosting surgical efficiency.

Schedule a meeting with your manager: Approach your line manager,  department lead or learning and development manager with your letter. Show how asking for funding for your AfPP membership aligns with their mission of delivering top quality care.

 Show your commitment to excellence: Let them know you’re dedicated to growing professionally and providing quality care. Tell your manager that you are taking the initiative to improve your skills and that AfPP membership will give you access to the most up-to-date education.

Some resources to help you prepare

We’re here to support you! Here’s our Membership Proposal Toolkit, which includes a template letter, email, and some tips on how to ask your organisation/manager to become an AfPP Organisation Paid Member. You can download or copy everything using the links below.

Your growth is an investment in quality care. Take the first step today—advocate for your membership!

Why organisations should invest in AfPP memberships for their workforce

Investing in AfPP memberships for healthcare professionals, particularly in surgical and perioperative areas, can provide several key benefits to healthcare organisations. By investing in AfPP memberships, you can ensure that your workforce remains competent, compliant, and engaged, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes and operational success.

Enhance patient safety and care quality

• Access to Best Practices: AfPP provides members with the latest guidelines, research, and perioperative practices, helping healthcare professionals stay updated on standards and improving patient safety.
• Reduced Surgical Errors: With ongoing education and training from AfPP, staff can reduce surgical and procedural errors, leading to better patient outcomes.

Continuous Professional Development (CPD)

• Training and Education: AfPP offers a variety of training, educational materials, webinars, and conferences to ensure staff are continuously improving their knowledge and skills.
• CPD Accreditation: Many of the activities offered by AfPP contribute toward Continuing Professional Development (CPD), ensuring that staff maintain their professional qualifications and meet regulatory requirements.

Improved workforce retention and satisfaction

• Career Development: AfPP membership offers employees resources for career advancement, making them feel more valued and supported, which can improve job satisfaction.
• Networking Opportunities: Membership provides access to a network of professionals in similar roles, fostering a sense of belonging and enabling knowledge-sharing.

Compliance with regulatory standards

• Up-to-date with Legislation: Healthcare organisations can ensure compliance with the latest national regulations and standards in perioperative practice by aligning with the guidelines provided by AfPP.
• Preparedness for Audits: Staff equipped with AfPP training and knowledge are better prepared for audits and inspections.

Cost-effective training

• Discounted Learning Opportunities: AfPP members receive discounts on training courses, events, and resources, making it a cost-effective way for healthcare organisations to maintain high levels of staff competency.
• Shared Learning: AfPP also offers in-house training solutions, helping to standardise practices across teams and ensuring that all perioperative staff are equipped with the same knowledge base.

Promoting a culture of safety and excellence

• Leadership in Safety Culture: AfPP promotes a culture of safety in perioperative environments, encouraging healthcare professionals to be leaders in improving patient care and advocating for high standards within their organisations.
• Quality Improvement Initiatives: The Association supports quality improvement initiatives that can lead to enhanced operational efficiency and higher patient satisfaction rates.

Enhanced reputation and credibility

• Recognition as a Quality Employer: Healthcare organisations that invest in AfPP memberships for their staff demonstrate a commitment to professional development and excellence in perioperative care, enhancing their reputation in the healthcare industry.
• Attract Top Talent: Offering AfPP memberships as part of employment packages can help attract highly skilled and motivated healthcare professionals.

Networking and innovation

• Access to Professional Networks: Membership provides connections with local, national, and international perioperative practitioners, fostering collaboration and innovation.
• Bringing Back Innovative Ideas: Exposure to new ideas and practices at conferences and workshops can be implemented within the organisation, keeping it at the forefront of surgical care.