Lead Perioperative Educator Cleveland Clinic Euclid, Ohio, United States
Disclosure(s):
Laura M. Pruett, MSN: No financial relationships to disclose
Shanon Schady, MSN, RN, CNOR: No financial relationships to disclose
Overview/Abstract: Perioperative education is fundamental to ensuring safe and effective surgical outcomes, yet the evolving landscape of modern healthcare demands a reexamination of how we support those who educate the surgical workforce. Perioperative educators play a pivotal role in shaping competent, confident surgical professionals, but their work is increasingly challenged by rapid technological changes, high-pressure environments, and limited institutional support.
This session explores the pressing need to equip perioperative educators with the tools, resources, and protected time necessary to thrive in today’s dynamic healthcare settings. It emphasizes the value of structured, uninterrupted non-clinical time—a resource that enables educators to focus on curriculum development, mentorship, professional growth, and innovation. When effectively implemented, this protected time not only enhances educator well-being and job satisfaction but also drives systemic improvements in surgical education and patient care.
By examining best practices, common barriers, and the measurable outcomes associated with this approach, the abstract advocates for a holistic support system that sustains and empowers perioperative educators. Such investment is essential to building a resilient, future-ready surgical education framework and ensuring the continued delivery of high-quality care by well-prepared surgical teams.
