National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel

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

26/01/2026

Planning your travel for the 2026 NPIAP Annual Conference in St. Louis? Be sure to take advantage of the discounted conference hotel rate before it expires: https://www.hyatt.com/en-US/group-booking/STLRS/G-NPIA

NPIAP has secured a special attendee rate of $195 per night plus applicable taxes at the official conference hotel for stays from February 24–28. The hotel room block closes February 4, and availability is limited.

The conference will take place at the Hyatt Regency at the Arch, offering convenience, comfort, and an ideal location for accessing education sessions, networking events, and conference activities throughout the week.

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

Explore evidence-based guidelines, resources, and education from the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) to prevent and treat pressure injuries effectively.

16/01/2026

NPIAP's January webinar, "Working in Harmony: Critical Conversations on Nutrition, Pressure Injuries, and Interdisciplinary Care" takes place next week. Register today at the NPIAP Education Center: https://bit.ly/3MHqKqe

Our expert hosts, Frank Aviles, PT, CWS, FACCWS, CLT-LANA, ALM, AWCC, MLD/CDT Inst, Elizabeth Faust, MSN, MBA, ANP-BC, CWOCN-AP, and Carley Rusch, PhD, RDN, LDN, will explore evidence-based guidelines and strategies for managing patients at risk for pressure injuries and malnutrition.

Attendees will also learn how to translate current guidelines and best practices into actionable interventions, and discover how interdisciplinary collaboration enhances care across the continuum.

This webinar is generously sponsored by the Abbott Nutrition Health Institute - ANHI.

15/01/2026

Today is your final chance to save $50 on registration for the NPIAP 2026 Annual Conference with early bird pricing! Join us next month in St. Louis for this preeminent event in the pressure injury field by securing your spot at the NPIAP website: https://bit.ly/49SHL9R

This year's conference offers a compelling array of education sessions designed to improve your understanding of pressure injury management, treatment, and guidelines.

Visit the conference website to view the complete schedule and additional details: https://npiapannualconference.eventscribe.net/

15/01/2026

Advancing pressure injury prevention has always required collaboration—across disciplines, care settings, and specialties.

At SAWC Spring | WHS, clinicians, researchers, and educators come together to share evidence-based insights, practical strategies, and emerging science focused on improving patient outcomes across the continuum of care.

We invite the NPIAP community to join this important exchange and continue advancing the prevention and management of pressure injuries together.

April 8–12 | Charlotte, NC
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Register now and join your community of Difference Makers: https://www.hmpglobalevents.com/sawcspring/rates

14/01/2026

NPIAP's 2026 Annual Conference early bird pricing ends tomorrow! Register today to save and secure your spot at the premier event in the pressure injury field: https://bit.ly/4bzyB3l

Our theme for 2026, "Gateway to Action: Adopting the Guidelines," reflects our commitment to operationalize the latest international pressure injury prevention standards.

Expect a dynamic agenda featuring:
▪️Preconference workshops designed to build hands-on skills and practical strategies
▪️Keynote and expert-led sessions focused on integrating these updated guidelines into clinical practice
▪️A special 40th Anniversary Reception on the evening of February 25

Visit the conference website to view the complete agenda and additional event details: https://npiapannualconference.eventscribe.net/

Conference site hotel rooms at Hyatt Regency St. Louis are available to book through the official NPIAP hotel link here: https://bit.ly/3YZ1iix

13/01/2026

Save $50 with early bird registration through January 15 for NPIAP's 2026 Annual Conference! Register for this premier event taking place next month in St. Louis, Missouri at the NPIAP website: https://bit.ly/49SHL9R

This conference will examine changes in the 2025 International Guidelines and feature an engaging array of educational sessions in the pressure injury field, offering attendees:
▪️ Distinguished speaker presentations and preconference workshops
▪️ Thought-provoking exhibitors
▪️ Networking opportunities with like-minded professionals

Be sure to book your discounted hotel room at the conference site, the Hyatt Regency St. Louis At The Arch, before the cutoff on February 4 through the official NPIAP hotel link: https://bit.ly/3YZ1iix

View the complete event agenda at the conference website: https://npiapannualconference.eventscribe.net/