Going Green
For the Greater Good
Surgical tech Veronica Marella's idea to turn blue wrap into
sleep mats for the homeless inspired a nationwide movement.
Joe Paone | Senior Associate Editor
V
eronica Marella was setting up an OR with a
coworker when 10 instrument trays arrived
from sterile processing. Ms. Marella, a certified
Beverly
Sanchez,
RN
3 6 • O U T PA T I E N T S U R G E R Y M A G A Z I N E • M A R C H 2 0 2 0
• THAT'S A WRAP Veronica Marella
and Fernando Ovando, RN, launched
the du cOeuR Project to help the less
fortunate around the country.
