Magazine

There is a growing interest in surgical missions among many perioperative professionals today. The concept of medical missions, however, goes all the way back to the 18th to late-19th centuries. 

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Surgical Time Out, a groundbreaking perioperative practice that some have ranked with wearing gloves and following sterile procedures as among the most important changes in perioperative history. 

Employees from different generations bring different work expectations to the OR. The different perspectives can be challenging for perioperative leaders tasked with leading multigenerational teams.