NATIONAL PRESSURE INJURY ADVISORY PANEL

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. APTA has been a Collaborating Organization of the NPIAP for over two decades. 

To learn more about the NPIAP  , its mission and its events click here.

ACEWM President, Stephanie Woelfel, is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP). She will serve in this capacity until January 2027.

NPIAP Annual Conference

The NPIAP has scheduled it’s 2027 Annual Conference for February 17th- 19th  at the JW Marriott   Indianapolis, IN. The two-day event will provide valuable insights on equity in prevention and treatment of pressure injuries from some of the best speakers in the industry. You will not want to miss this great opportunity! Conference details can be found here.

Resources

NPIAP, in collaboration with  the European Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, has developed guidelines for the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers.  This collaboration has developed evidence based recommendations that may be utilized by  health care professionals throughout the world. For more details on these guidelines click here.

• Pressure Injury Prevention - PIP Tips for Prone Positioning (click here to download).