Cutting the Edge of Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injury
Preliminary Agenda (all times listed below are in Central Time)
This year there will be two different tracks focused on key components of Pressure Injury:
Track One: Best Practices and New Research Related to Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries
Track Two: The State of the Science Around Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries (MDRPI)
| Date/Time (CT) | Title | Speakers | Objectives | |
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| Thursday, February 15 | ||||
| 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
Hands on workshop: Sharp Debridement for Providers Add-On Workshop - Please Visit https://npiapannual.com/pricing for More Information |
Lee Ruotsi, MD Steven Black, MD |
1. Identify processes to safely perform sharp debridement 2. Understand when and when not to perform sharp debridement |
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| 1:00 - 5:00 PM |
Get Your "Sheet" Together: Understanding Support Surface Technology Add-On Workshop - Please Visit https://npiapannual.com/pricing for More Information |
Moderator: Speakers: Stephanie Slayton, PT David Brienza, PhD, VP NPIAP Rachel Moseley, MS BSN RN CWON APHN Ann Tescher, APRN CNS PhD CCRN CWCN FCCM Kristen Thurman, BS MPT CWS 1. Understand how support surfaces can benefit your patient. |
2. Describe the technology behind Standardized Testing 3. Identify the uses of a support surface to minimize pressure injury risk through the continuum of care | |
| Friday, February 16 | ||||
| 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM | Registration | |||
| 7:00 - 7:50 AM | Breakfast | |||
| 7:00 - 7:50 AM (room opens at 6:30 with breakfast available) |
Symposia: Evaluating the In-Vitro Physical Performance of Soft Silicone Multilayer Foam Dressings: Views from the Lab and Clinical Practice Sponsored by: ConvaTec Location: Exhibit Hall A |
Evan Call, MS CSM (NRM) EC Services Laura Swoboda, DNP APNP FNP-C FNP-BC CWOCN-AP WOCNF, The Healing Institute |
Pressure injuries can result from pressure and/or shear forces on the skin and underlying tissues. This session will review various in-vitro testing methods used to evaluate various physical performance characteristics, such as pressure redistribution and shear management, of multilayered dressings constructed with soft silicone foam and other materials utilized in pressure injury prevention. The clinical implications of these testing methods in selecting dressings to use in pressure injury prevention will also be explored. | |
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM |
Welcome and Conference Overview | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President | ||
| 8:15 - 8:45 AM |
Keynote Address: Bridging the Gap Between Care and Caring | Kimberli Martinez, DNP RN CRRN | 1. Identify ways to bridge the gap between clinical care and caring 2. Examine how clinical provider positively impacts the patient’s recovery |
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| 8:45 - 9:45 AM |
2025 International Guidelines: What to Expect | Moderator: Janet Cuddigan, PhD RN FAAN GGG Panel Chairs: Janet Cuddigan, PhD RN FAAN Zena Moore, PhD Kerlyn Carville, PhD Methodologist: Emily Haesler, PhD |
1. Describe the updated GRADE based methodology: covering the continuum from research to practice 2. Identify opportunities for clinician researcher and consumer involvement 3. Discuss approaches to skin and risk assessment as a basis for prevention. 4. Discuss disparities in health care for PI prevention |
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| 9:45 - 10:00 AM | Break | |||
| 10:00 - 10:45 AM |
Enhanced Risk Assessment: Building on Braden's Legacy | Moderator: Carla Aquino, DNP RN Panelists: Kathleen Vollman, MSN RN FAAN Ginger Capasso, PhD CNP CWS FAAN Cassendra Munro, PhD BS RN RNFA CNOR FAAN FAORN Ann Marie Nie, PhD FNP-BC CWOCN Anna de Jesus, MBA RDN Jill Cox, PhD RN APN-C CWOCN FAAN |
1. Identify Risk Assessment Subscales that are appropriate for different patient populations 2. Utilize critical thinking and literature to identify other PI risk factors |
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| 10:45 - 11:30 AM |
Thermographic Imaging and SEM for Early Identification of PI: Research to Practice | Joy Pittman, PhD MSN ANP CWOCN | 1. Identify shortcomings to visual assessment of skin 2. Describe bedside methods to improve inspection for erythema in persons with dark skin tones |
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| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM |
Best Practices to Prevent and Halt PI Progression | Ginger Capasso, PhD CNP CWS FAAN | Implement the 3 P’s of Pressure injury prevention: predict, prevent and pre-empt | |
| 12:15 - 1:15 PM |
Symposia: The frictional energy absorber effectiveness and its impact on the pressure injury prevention performance of multilayer dressings Sponsored by: Smith+Nephew Location: Exhibit Hall A |
Professor Amit Gefen, PhD Sue Creehan, MSN RN CWON |
This presentation discusses new considerations when selecting a foam dressing for pressure injury prevention. Learn about the contribution of the frictional sliding occurring between the non-bonded, fully independent layers of this unique dressing and how the dressing protects the body from friction and shear. | |
| 12:15 - 1:15 PM | Lunch | |||
| Friday, February 16, Track 1: Best Practices and New Research Related to Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries | ||||
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Score for Pediatrics: Incorporating the Evidence | Ann Marie Nie, PhD MSN FNP-BC CWOCN | Correlate the findings of the Nie PIP-PIN predictive score with the Braden QD risk assessment | |
| 2:00 - 2:45 PM |
Overcoming Barriers to Implementation of Best Practices: How to Become a COE | Tanya Martel, DNP FNP-BC CWOCN | Describe the process of COE implementation in the acute care environment | |
| 2:45 - 3:15 PM | Break / Exhibits | |||
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM PM |
Stopping Amputations: Preventing Heel PI's | David Alper, DPM | 1. Review methods of heel offloading 2. Describe multiple comorbid states that decrease tissue tolerance in the LE |
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| 4:00 - 4:45 PM PM |
The Cutting Edge: Bed Positioning for Optimal Skin Protection | Ana Endso, PT Tamara Kittleson, MS OTR/L ATP/SMS |
1. Describe the effects of asymmetrical postures, gravity, and time on human posture in lying 2. List two advantages of the supine lying orientation 3. Identify three guiding principles when using common materials for bed positioning 4. Describe the link between bed positioning and wheelchair seating for skin protection |
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| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Reception with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing | |||
| Friday, February 16, Track 2: The State of the Science Around Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries (MDRPI) | ||||
| 1:15 - 2:00 PM |
Medical Device Related Pressure Injury: The State of the Problem | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President Amit Gefen, PhD |
1. Discuss the history of the issues of pressure injury from medical devices 2. Identify the biomechanical research on medical device injury |
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| 2:00 - 2:45 PM |
The Injurious Potential of Medical Devices: Introduction to the Science of Skin-Contacting Material Interactions | Amit Gefen, PhD | 1. Understand the biomechanical and biothermal principles of skin-material contact interactions
Examine the applicable and practical bioengineering metrics to quantify skin-material contact interactions 2. Describe how advanced laboratory test methods can help distinguish between unsafe and safe skin-contacting medical devices |
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| 2:45 - 3:15 PM | Break / Exhibits | |||
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM PM |
An Exploratory Study of the Relationship Between the Mechanical Stiffness of Selected Devices and MDRPI Occurrence and Severity | Susan Solmos, PhD RN CWCN | 1. Discuss the results of objective tests of the mechanical stiffness of common medical devices. 2. Correlate mechanical stiffness measures to frequency and severity of MDRPIs in critically ill adults. |
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| 4:00 - 4:45 PM PM |
Respiratory Device Related Pressure Injury | Lexie Caraway, MBA RRT-ACCS RRT-NPS AE-C |
Describe prevention concerns related to pressure injuries caused by CPAP and NIV respiratory devices | |
| 5:00 - 7:00 PM | Reception with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing | Saturday, February 17 | ||
| 6:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Registration | |||
| 7:00 - 8:00 AM | Breakfast | |||
| 7:00 - 7:50 AM (room opens at 6:30 with breakfast available) |
Symposia: OptiView – Advancing Prophylactic Dressing Technology Sponsored by: Medline Location: Exhibit Hall A |
Holly Baglio, DNP RN-BC MSN CWOCN BS, UC Health Highlands Ranch Hospital, CO | Prophylactic dressings are an essential element to any comprehensive pressure injury prevention strategy. Medline’s recent advancements in dressing technology may now help clinicians manage their PIP initiatives by supporting more efficient care and improved patient satisfaction. In this case study-based symposium, learn how Optiview can revolutionize your facility’s PIP strategy. | |
| 10:45 - 11:00 AM (during AM coffee break) |
Product Showcase Sponsored by: Medline Location: Booth #209 |
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| Saturday, February 17, Track 1: Best Practices and New Research Related to Prevention and Treatment of Pressure Injuries | ||||
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM |
Announcements | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President | ||
| 8:15 - 9:00 AM |
Therapeutic Alliance: How to Partner With Your Patient | Sue Creehan, MSN RN CWCN | Synthesize a plan to advance communication with patients and families | |
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM |
Matching the Support Surface for Patient PI Risk | Michele Deppisch, PT CWS FACCWS Ann Tescher, APRN CNS PhD CCRN CWCN FCCM |
Align the support surface with patient PI risk factors | |
| 9:45 - 10:30 AM |
Implementing Surgical Interventions to Heal PIs When Typical Healing Techniques Fail | Abigail Chaffin, MD | Describe surgical approaches to challenging PI that exceed usual treatment options | |
| 10:30 - 11:00 AM | Break / Exhibits | |||
| 11:00 - 11:45 AM |
Treating the HAPI: From Inpatient to Ambulatory Setting | Ginger Capasso, PhD CNP CWS FAAN Lee Ruotsi, MD ABWMS UHM |
1. Describe the continuity of care in treating patients with pressure injuries 2. Identify challenges that can occur when transitioning care and how to overcome them |
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| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM |
Nutritional Requirements for Healing PI's | Anna De Jesus, MBA RDN | Propose nutritional components to achieve PI healing | |
| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing | |||
| Saturday, February 17, Track 2: The State of the Science Around Medical Device Related Pressure Injuries (MDRPI) | ||||
| 8:00 - 8:15 AM |
Announcements | Dave Brienza, PhD | ||
| 8:15 - 9:00 AM |
Broadening the View: From Pediatrics to Geriatrics and Skin Tone in Skin-Material Contact | Amit Gefen, PhD | Examine diversity in skin-material contact interactions in diverse populations | |
| 9:00 - 9:45 AM |
Mucous Membrane Medical Device-Related Injury | Lee Ruotsi, MD ABWMS UHM | Identify the differences in mucosal tissue vs skin in MDRPI development | |
| 9:45 - 10:30 AM |
Developing an International Understanding of PPE-related Injuries and Experiences During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Quantitative and Qualitative Approach | Susan Solmos, PhD RN CWCN | 1. Discuss the development and validation of a tool designed to objectively evaluate facial PPE-related injuries 2. Evaluate the nature, severity and distribution of selfie-captured PPE-related skin injuries 3. Describe the contextual factors associated with PPE-related skin injuries and the factors that influenced nurses to share their experiences on Instagram |
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| 10:30 - 11:00AM | Break | |||
| 11:00 - 11:45 AM |
Discussion with the Audience: Understanding How MDRPI Occur and How to Report These PIs | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President | 1. Describe the current process of reporting MDR PI to NDNQI and CMS. 2. Identify new and improved processes to report MDR PI. |
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| 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM | A Call to Action: Reducing Risk by Working with Medical Device Manufacturers and Accurately Reporting MDRPI | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President Amit Gefen, PhD |
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| 12:30 - 1:30 PM | Lunch with Exhibitors & Poster Viewing | |||
| Saturday, February 17: Afternoon Program | ||||
| 1:30 - 2:15 PM |
Building the Future: Emerging Leaders Update | Moderator: Yi-Teng Tzen, PhD Mentors: Michelle Deppisch, PT CWS FACCWS Kath Bogie, D. Phil |
Examine the components of the Emerging Leaders Mentoring program | |
| 2:15 - 3:00 PM |
Oral Poster Presentation and Grant Award | Ginger Capasso, PhD CNP CWS FAAN Laura Edsberg, PhD |
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| 3:00 - 3:15 PM | Break | |||
| 3:15 - 4:00 PM |
Medical Device Related PI | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President Amit Gefen, PhD |
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| 4:00 - 4:15 PM |
Closing Announcements | Joyce Black, PhD RN FAAN, NPIAP President Ann Marie Nie, PhD FNP-BC CWOCN Yi-Ting Tzen, PhD |
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