This webinar will take place live on May 22nd, 2024 from 12:00-1:00PM CT. by   There will not be CE available for this presentation.

This webinar will discuss the history of NDNQI and the relationship with NPIAP and the pressure injury education modules. The instructors will present the new format of the modules and how to access the education. The webinar will also discuss NPIAP products that were developed to assist facilities in making pressure injury prevention imbedded in their nursing procedures.

Speakers: Ann Marie Nie, PhD, MSN, FNP-BC, CWOCN, Michele Deppisch, PT, CWS, FACCWS

Dr. Joyce Black is back as host for this NPIAP episode, and she is joined by Susan Solmos who is a PhD graduate of the UNMC College of Nursing. Dr. Solmos is currently a part of the University of Chicago Medical Center's Center for Nursing Professional Practice and Research. Drs. Black and Solmos discuss the horrific nature of facial pressure injuries brought on by the (very important) mask wearing of our nurses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Solmos wrote her dissertation on how nurses shared their pressure injuries to the world via Instagram. This qualitative data was then used to show how the N95 masks were protecting yet also harming the nurses on the frontlines. While not news to our listeners, this is a great discussion between two passionate wound specialists on how our most beloved fighters during the COVID-19 pandemic, were fighting their own physical battle.

This webinar was recorded live on April 23rd, 2024. 

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.

This webinar was recorded live on April 10th, 2024. 

This webinar provides immediately actionable information for healthcare providers & caregivers that care for patients at risk for and with pressure injuries across the entire care spectrum.

Today's episode continues the NPIAP series with Dr. Joyce Black as the host! Today she's joined by a guest that's a blast from the past here on RN Huddle, Kathryn (Katy) Cheatle who is a defense attorney specializing in medical malpractice work. Why does someone sue their medical provider? What does the state of Nebraska and these lawsuits look like? How in detail should you get on your charting? And what to do with the non-compliant patient to avoid a lawsuit? All of these questions are answered today on RN Huddle!

This webinar was presented live on March 27, 2024. This educational session reviewed the major presentations given at the February 2024 NPIAP Conference. 

Today’s episode will begin a monthly series with the NPIAP and RN Huddle. Your host for this series is the College of Nursing’s own Dr. Joyce Black. Dr. Black is the current president of the National Pressure Injury Advisory Panel (NPIAP) and has a passion for pressure injuries! In this first episode, Dr. Black is joined by fellow NPIAP Board Member, Kathleen Vollman. Kathleen has many years as an expert in the field of critical care nursing and during this episode, Dr. Black and Kathleen discuss pressure injury development in the critically ill and how to properly turn said patients. Kathleen dives into how she assists others in the knowledge of turning patients and how to quelch the anxiety of the bedside provider. Tune in every month where Dr. Black will meet with other pressure injury experts to cover a variety of topics!

This webinar was presented live on December 5, 2023 

The location of most pressure injuries escalates the likelihood for bacterial growth and the potential for infection. Attention to the details of cleansing, debridement and topical management are paramount to maintaining tolerable levels of bacteria. This presentation will discuss appropriate wound hygiene, clinical decision making related to infection, culturing with the intent to treat, and the importance of supporting antimicrobial stewardship through the appropriate use of dressings.

Objectives: 

At the completion of this program, the participant will be able to:

1. Describe the infection continuum as it relates to pressure injuries.
2. Summarize the steps in wound hygiene/ wound bed preparation.
3. Explain the challenges and recommendations for obtaining a wound culture.
4. Discuss the appropriate use of topical antimicrobial agents.

You will no longer be able to claim CE for this activity after 7/26/2026

Pressure Injury:  All-Cause Harm Reduction