National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel

04/03/2026

Join us in two weeks for the NPIAP webinar, "Shear Management in Clinical Practice: The Role of Advanced Foam Technology" on March 18 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: https://bit.ly/4kEGI14

Our expert host, Alicia Smith, PT, DPT, NCS, CWS, LSSGB, will examine key factors in selecting foam dressings for pressure injury prevention helping attendees:
▪ Identify key attributes of multilayer foam dressings that influence their effectiveness in preventing pressure injuries.
▪ Explain how the foam dressing mechanism of action reduces shear force, and why this is important for protecting vulnerable areas.
▪ Apply insights from clinical practice, understanding how advanced dressing technology can help minimize tissue stress and improve patient outcomes.

This webinar is generously sponsored by Smith+Nephew.

27/02/2026

Thank you to everyone attending ! As we continue the final day of this exciting conference, we encourage attendees to join the Mölnlycke Lunch Symposium “Quality in Action: Driving Outcomes, Value, and Excellence in Pressure Injury Prevention” today from 11:50 AM - 1:15 PM CT.

This symposium will explore insights into achieving consistent and high value outcomes across prevention programs.

View the full agenda on the conference website: https://bit.ly/4aQ3Xkq

Thank you to Mölnlycke Health Care US for supporting this informative symposium.

26/02/2026

The National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and Advances in Skin & Wound Care are thrilled to announce a new partnership—uniting two leading voices dedicated to furthering pressure injury science, clinical practice, and education.

This collaboration creates a powerful shared platform for clinicians, researchers, educators, and innovators. Through this partnership, Advances will provide a central hub for NPIAP position papers, consensus statements, conference abstracts, and emerging insights, including quarterly updates from NPIAP.

Together, NPIAP and Advances in Skin & Wound Care are strengthening knowledge exchange and accelerating progress in pressure injury prevention and care.

26/02/2026

Start the final day of tomorrow with the Smith+Nephew Breakfast Symposium “Harvesting the Friction: The Science of Reducing Tissue Shear Through Effective Multi Layer Dressing Design.”

This symposium will explore how multi-layer dressing design can reduce shear forces and support improved patient outcomes, led by experts Amit Gefen, PhD, and Cathy Milne, MSN, APRN, ANP/ACNS-BC, CWOCN-AP, WOCNF.

Visit the conference website to view the complete schedule: https://bit.ly/4aQ3Xkq

This symposium is made possible with support from Smith+Nephew.

25/02/2026

continues tomorrow morning with the Convatec Breakfast Symposium “Challenging the Status Quo: Rethinking Conventional Silicone Foam Dressing Design in Pressure Injury Prevention.”

Join us to explore new perspectives on silicone foam dressing design and how emerging evidence can shape prevention strategies.

View the full agenda on the conference website: https://bit.ly/4aQ3Xkq

Thank you to Convatec Inc for sponsoring this engaging symposium.

25/02/2026

The NPIAP 2026 Annual Conference officially kicks off today with preconference workshops designed to deepen knowledge, strengthen collaboration, and elevate pressure injury prevention strategies.

Tonight, we invite attendees to join us for a special 40th Anniversary Reception to honor four decades of advancing evidence, innovation, and action in support of better patient outcomes. We are excited to honor this historic milestone by reflecting on work well done and great things to come.

Learn more about the 2026 Annual Conference and view the complete agenda here: https://bit.ly/4aQ3Xkq

This celebration is made possible thanks to our valued sponsor Dimora Medical: https://www.dimoramedical.com/

18/02/2026

Register for the upcoming NPIAP webinar, "Shear Management in Clinical Practice: The Role of Advanced Foam Technology" taking place on March 18 from 12:00 - 1:00 PM CT: https://bit.ly/4kEGI14

Join expert Alicia Smith, PT, DPT, NCS, CWS, LSSGB, as she examines key factors in selecting foam dressings for pressure injury prevention, highlighting a study of a novel multilayer design that dissipates shear through internal sliding between non-bonded layers.

Attendees will also explore clinical application strategies to leverage this advanced structure for mitigating friction and shear, enhancing protection, and improving patient outcomes.

This webinar is generously sponsored by Smith+Nephew.

16/02/2026

Hear from Michael S. Shuler, MD, Orthopedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon at Athens Orthopedic Clinic, as he previews his upcoming session, "Negative Pressure Settings: What Setting Is Appropriate to Support Wound Healing?"

Dr. Shuler will share practical insights on selecting safe and effective pressure settings to support healing and improve patient outcomes.

The conference begins next week—don’t miss your chance to engage with experts, explore the latest in pressure injury prevention and treatment, and connect with colleagues from across the field.

View the complete conference agenda and register today to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4bGRQIx

12/02/2026

Join us as we highlight our valued Corporate Advisory Council Members! This month we are excited to feature Bruin Biometrics.

Pressure injuries have no place in modern healthcare. Bruin Biometrics applies an objective, biology-based approach to detect clinically actionable tissue damage before it’s visible—enabling earlier, targeted interventions that help care teams achieve and sustain zero preventable pressure injuries.

Bruin Biometrics is the inventor, manufacturer, and scientific leader behind sub-epidermal moisture (SEM) measurement and the Provizio® SEM Scanner—the first medical device designed to identify clinically actionable tissue damage before it becomes visible. The company is supported by an experienced clinical, scientific, and operational leadership team based in the U.S. and UK.

The Bruin Biometrics platform includes the Provizio SEM Scanner and PIPPA® (Pressure Injury Prevention Personal Assistant):

▪ Provizio SEM Scanner enables early identification of pressure injury risk and supports data-driven clinical decision-making to guide timely, targeted interventions.
▪ PIPPA is a cloud-based digital solution that integrates SEM data with other clinical inputs to provide real-time visibility into patient skin and tissue health, track progression over time, and integrate with EMRs—supporting scalable, system-wide prevention workflows.

Company website: https://sem-scanner.com/



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

11/02/2026

Hear directly from Andrea Pokorná, PhD, Professor at Masaryk University and Immediate Past President of the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (EPUAP), as she previews the opening keynote for the 2026 Annual Conference, "How the Czech Republic Is Measuring Pressure Injuries."

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from one of Europe’s leading voices in wound care.

Visit the conference website to view the complete conference agenda, register, and plan your trip to St. Louis: https://bit.ly/4bGRQIx

04/02/2026

NPIAP’s 2026 Annual Conference offers in-depth preconference workshops designed to help you sharpen skills, deepen clinical expertise, and bring immediately applicable insights back to your practice.

Hear directly from faculty speaker Yi‑Ting Zhen, PhD, as she shares a preview of what attendees can expect in her upcoming preconference session titled “Writing for Publication.”

Whether you’re looking to expand your knowledge, engage with leading experts, or maximize your conference experience, the preconference workshops are the perfect place to start.

Visit the conference website to view the complete conference agenda, register, and plan your trip to St. Louis: https://bit.ly/4bGRQIx

Dr. Yi-Ting Tzen shares details about the upcoming preconference workshop "Writing for Publication". This session is scheduled to take place from 1:00 - 4:30...

02/02/2026

It's the last week to book your discounted conference hotel room for NPIAP's 2026 Annual Conference in St. Louis: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/STLRS/G-NPIA

The Hyatt Regency St. Louis at The Arch serves as this year's conference headquarters, providing easy access to education sessions, preconference workshops, and networking events in the heart of the city.

Complete your conference registration today: https://bit.ly/3NORmWB