National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel

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The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) serves as the authoritative voice for improved patient outcomes in pressure injury prevention and treatment through public policy, education and research.

NPIAP is alpha testing a pressure injury program assessment tool. Please consider participating to help ensure this prog...
04/24/2026

NPIAP is alpha testing a pressure injury program assessment tool. Please consider participating to help ensure this program meets the needs of the pressure injury prevention community: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V6K2K9F

If you complete the form, we will be contacting you in the coming months.

Thank you for considering participation.

Survey Privacy & Data Use Notice:
All responses will be treated as confidential and used for organizational purposes. Aggregated and de‑identified information (i.e., information that cannot reasonably be used to identify you) may be shared within NPIAP and with third parties for analysis, reporting, or other legitimate business purposes. NPIAP may sell survey data only in de‑identified form; no personal data will be sold. NPIAP will not attempt—nor permit others to attempt—to re‑identify individual respondents. Participation is voluntary.

In this episode of the NPIAP Podcast, Dr. Joyce Black sits down with NPIAP President, Dave Brienza, PhD, to unpack the e...
04/22/2026

In this episode of the NPIAP Podcast, Dr. Joyce Black sits down with NPIAP President, Dave Brienza, PhD, to unpack the evolving science behind medical support surfaces.

They discuss why standardizing terminology and performance metrics is essential for preventing pressure injuries, how test results can be misinterpreted, and the role of patient risk profiles in choosing the right surface. The conversation highlights the complexity of support‑surface selection and the ongoing need for clear standards to guide clinical decision‑making.

Visit the NPIAP Education Center to access the episode today: https://bit.ly/4tKdEct

NPIAP's May webinar is open for registration! Join us live 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT, May 20 for "Addressing Skin Tone Bias in ...
04/17/2026

NPIAP's May webinar is open for registration! Join us live 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT, May 20 for "Addressing Skin Tone Bias in Wound Care: A Practical Guide for Clinicians".

Presented by expert speaker Luxmi Dhoonmoon, RGN, BSc, MSc, this session will explore the critical issue of skin tone bias in wound care and its impact on accurate assessment, timely diagnosis, and patient outcomes.

Participants will learn why traditional reliance on visuals, particularly redness, can result in missed or delayed identification of skin damage, infection, and inflammation in individuals with darker skin tones.

Register at the NPIAP Education Center today: https://bit.ly/4dV3NeD

This webinar is generously sponsored by Mölnlycke Health Care US.

Join us as we highlight our valued Corporate Advisory Council Members! This month we are excited to feature WoundVision....
04/09/2026

Join us as we highlight our valued Corporate Advisory Council Members!

This month we are excited to feature WoundVision.

With mandatory reporting under the CMS Hospital Harm – Pressure Injury eCQM on the horizon, WoundVision is helping hospitals stay ahead of the curve by advancing pressure injury prevention — building system-wide prevention strategies, strengthening POA documentation, and delivering equitable assessment across all skin tones. With adoption from leading health systems, hospitals are scaling Scout across their nursing workflows to set a new standard for pressure injury prevention and documentation.

WoundVision’s flagship solution, the Scout®, combines long-wave infrared thermography (LWIT) and photographic imaging into a single modality. This gives trained healthcare professionals the ability to overcome the subjectivity of visual inspection with objective, quantitative, physiological documentation, regardless of skin pigmentation. And by integrating seamlessly with the EMR, it fits directly into existing clinical workflows without disruption.

Trusted by hospitals of all shapes and sizes — including Magnet hospitals, academic medical centers, and level I trauma centers — WoundVision is backed by a 99% customer retention rate, integrations with Epic, Cerner, Meditech, Allscripts, and Vista, and a body of supporting evidence that consists of 100+ international evidence-based guideline statements, peer-reviewed publications, and independent quality improvement projects. Hospitals implementing Scout technology at enterprise scale are minimizing variation in care, costs, and outcomes, protecting revenue from non-reimbursement and penalties, and advancing health equity by delivering consistent, reliable assessments across all skin tones.

Learn more about WoundVision by visiting the company website: hhttps://woundvision.com/

References to specific products or services do not constitute endorsement or recommendation by NPIAP.

Don't miss next week's NPIAP April webinar, "Re-envisioning Pressure Injury Education: Meeting Staff Needs to Improve Pa...
04/08/2026

Don't miss next week's NPIAP April webinar, "Re-envisioning Pressure Injury Education: Meeting Staff Needs to Improve Patient Outcomes".

Register at the NPIAP Education Center to join us live on April 15 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: https://bit.ly/4d7uMTS

Expert hosts, Catherine Benacchio, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CPPS and Catherine Cusack, MSN, RN, CCRN, will discuss how Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) revised its wound and pressure injury education based on quality data and participant feedback.

This new program was developed using Plan-Do-Study-Act process improvement strategies and incorporates interactive asynchronous learning with in-person, case-based clinical application.

Submit your application for NPIAP's 2026 Small Grant Program through next Wednesday, April 15!Clinicians, scientists, ac...
04/07/2026

Submit your application for NPIAP's 2026 Small Grant Program through next Wednesday, April 15!

Clinicians, scientists, academic researchers, students, and NPIAP Supporters are encouraged to apply (NPIAP Board and Panel members are not eligible.).

🗒️Grant Details
▪️ Award Amount: $10,000
▪️Project Duration: 12 months
▪️Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
▪️Award Announcement: June 1, 2026
▪️One submission per applicant

Proposals must address an NPIAP research priority and be research-based. Industry sponsored studies will not be considered.

Email office@npiap.com with completed application materials for consideration. Visit our website to download the application, access a budget template, and view complete program details: https://npiap.com/page/SmallGrant

NPIAP's April webinar, "Re-envisioning Pressure Injury Education: Meeting Staff Needs to Improve Patient Outcomes", take...
04/01/2026

NPIAP's April webinar, "Re-envisioning Pressure Injury Education: Meeting Staff Needs to Improve Patient Outcomes", takes place in two weeks! Register at the NPIAP Education Center to join us live on April 15 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: https://bit.ly/4d7uMTS

Expert hosts, Catherine Benacchio, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CPPS and Catherine Cusack, MSN, RN, CCRN, will discuss how Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) revised its wound and pressure injury education based on quality data and participant feedback.

This new program was developed using Plan-Do-Study-Act process improvement strategies and incorporates interactive asynchronous learning with in-person, case-based clinical application.

NPIAP is conducting an important survey on the Standardized Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol (S‑PIPP), our practical ...
03/27/2026

NPIAP is conducting an important survey on the Standardized Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol (S‑PIPP), our practical and research-informed checklist designed to help nurses in critical care closely examine the interventions for pressure injury prevention: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XTJRDTF

Your participation in this anonymous survey will provide valuable feedback and inform future updates to the protocol. Please submit your response by Tuesday, March 31.

NPIAP is supporting projects such as pilot studies aimed at advancing pressure injury prevention and care with the 2026 ...
03/27/2026

NPIAP is supporting projects such as pilot studies aimed at advancing pressure injury prevention and care with the 2026 Small Grant Program!

Email office@npiap.com with completed application materials by April 15 for consideration. Visit our website to download the application, access a budget template, and view complete program details: https://npiap.com/page/SmallGrant

Clinicians, scientists, academic researchers, students, and NPIAP Supporters are encouraged to apply. (NPIAP Board and Panel members are not eligible.).

🗒️Grant Details
▪️ Award Amount: $10,000
▪️Project Duration: 12 months
▪️Submission Deadline: April 15, 2026
▪️Award Announcement: June 1, 2026
▪️One submission per applicant

Proposals must address an NPIAP research priority and be research-based. Industry sponsored studies will not be considered.

Registration is open for the upcoming NPIAP webinar, "Re-envisioning Pressure Injury Education: Meeting Staff Needs to I...
03/26/2026

Registration is open for the upcoming NPIAP webinar, "Re-envisioning Pressure Injury Education: Meeting Staff Needs to Improve Patient Outcomes", taking place on April 15 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: https://bit.ly/4d7uMTS

Our hosts, Catherine Benacchio, DNP, RN, ACNS-BC, CPPS and Catherine Cusack, MSN, RN, CCRN, will discuss how Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) revised its wound and pressure injury education based on quality data and participant feedback.

This new program was developed using Plan-Do-Study-Act process improvement strategies and incorporates interactive asynchronous learning with in-person, case-based clinical application.

Access NPIAP's Pressure Injury Module 4 for a comprehensive educational resource that provides guidance on conducting pr...
03/24/2026

Access NPIAP's Pressure Injury Module 4 for a comprehensive educational resource that provides guidance on conducting prevalence surveys and how to best utilize the data collected.

Registration is available for both individuals and groups below.

$15 individual registration: https://bit.ly/3xzm1Qf
$50 unlimited group registration: https://bit.ly/3XWdscG

In our latest NPIAP podcast, host Dr. Joyce Black sits down with dermatologist Hadar Avihai Lev‑Tov, MD for a deep dive ...
03/20/2026

In our latest NPIAP podcast, host Dr. Joyce Black sits down with dermatologist Hadar Avihai Lev‑Tov, MD for a deep dive into the emerging concept of skin failure.

They unpack how skin failure differs from pressure injuries, why accurate diagnosis matters, and the complexities of recognizing skin changes in critically ill patients. This insightful conversation underscores the urgent need for clearer definitions, stronger evidence, and collaboration across clinical disciplines.

Visit the NPIAP Learning Center to access this latest episode and view the complete podcast archive: https://learn.npiap.com/products/skin-failure-or-something-else

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The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) is an independent not-for-profit professional organization dedicated to the prevention and management of pressure injuries. Formed in 1986, the NPIAP Board of Directors is composed of leading experts from different health care disciplines— all of whom share a commitment to the prevention and management of pressure injuries. The NPIAP serves as a resource to health care professionals, government, the public, and health care agencies; and welcomes and encourages the participation of those interested in pressure injury issues through utilization of NPIAP educational materials, participation at national conferences, and support of efforts in public policy, education and research.

The NPIAP, assisted by multiple corporations and organizations, has become an internationally recognized entity. The collaboration of professionals, corporations, and governmental agencies offers a unique model for addressing major healthcare issues. The European Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and the Japanese Society of Pressure Ulcers have adapted the NPIAP model in establishing their organizations.