Cancellation Policy

All cancellation requests must be submitted in writing to office@npiap.com. A $50 administrative fee will be charged for all cancellations dated by February 3, 2025. No refunds will be made under any circumstances on cancellations dated after February 3, 2025. Refunds, if approved, will be issued 2-4 weeks after the meeting.

Recording Policy

NPIAP shall be the only body allowed to record the NPIAP Annual Conference. Meetings may not be recorded by any individuals or companies regardless of whether or not they are a Panel Member unless they are officially recording the meeting as an agent for NPIAP. NPIAP shall disclose to all participants that the meeting is being recorded.

Personal Responsibility Policy

As a condition of my participation in this event I hereby waive any claim I may have against the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and its officers, directors, employees, or agents, or against the presenters or speaker, for reliance on any information presented and release National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel from and against any and all liability for damage or injury that may arise from participation or attendance at the event. I further understand and agree that all property rights in the material presented, including common law copyright, are expressly reserved to the presenter or speaker or the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. I acknowledge that participation in the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel events and activities bring some risk and I do hereby assume responsibility for my own well-being. If another individual participates in my place per the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel transfer policy, the new registrant agrees to this disclaimer and waiver by default of transfer. I understand that travel and gatherings involve risk of sickness (and on behalf of my guest(s)) waive and release the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel and its sponsors and exhibitors, and their employees and agents, from and against claims, liabilities and expenses arising from injury, sickness or death from contraction or spread of communicable disease due to travel to or attendance at an event sponsored by the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel. I agree not to attend any National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel event if I feel ill. This waiver and release is binding on me and my heirs and successors.

Responsibility for Antitrust Compliance

Each CAC member has an equivalent responsibility for antitrust compliance. Each business enterprise depends upon good judgment by all to avoid discussions and activities which could involve improper subject matter or improper procedures, or even an appearance of improper activity.

Since antitrust laws impose severe penalties, including fines up to $10,000,000 for corporations per violation and fines up to $350,000 and/or imprisonment for one year for individuals, CAC members should work conscientiously to avoid subject matters for discussion which may have unintended implications. Antitrust law also provides for treble damage awards. All concerned have an important and individual responsibility for assuring antitrust compliance in CAC activities.

Meeting Procedures

To avoid even the appearance of questionable activity, as well as to guard against inadvertent conduct, all CAC meetings shall follow these guidelines:

  1. A written agenda will be prepared.

  2. Accurate minutes of every meeting will be prepared, expeditiously sent to the participants, and approved at the next meeting.

  3. In case of doubt about the propriety of a topic of discussion, the matter will be tabled until counsel can be consulted regarding the appropriateness of the discussion.

  4. If a member has a reservation concerning remarks or discussion at a CAC meeting, officially state the reservation; if the discussion is not terminated or resolved satisfactorily, the concerned member should leave the meeting.

  5. Post-meeting chat sessions involving the discussion of business matters should be avoided.

Conclusion

These guidelines are intended to highlight and emphasize the commitment of this group to abide by the spirit of the law, and to set forth general, basic precautions designed to avoid not only antitrust violations, but any behavior which might be considered improper as well.

In case of doubt, seek the guidance of your own corporate counsel if antitrust questions arise.

(adopted 01/21/09)