REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.  If you are registered, you can access the virtual conference platform at: https://npiap2021.vc.commpartners.com/

Annual Conference (Virtual)

We invite you to join us for the 2021 Annual NPIAP Annual Conference - Sharpening the Edge in Pressure Injury and Treatment being held virtually from March 10-12, 2021. The NPIAP Planning Committee has recruited some of the best international and nationally recognized speakers from the industry.

All times listed in Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Conference Highlights: 
Over the course of three days, you will learn from the very best experts in the field, network with your peers, and learn about the latest research and practices in pressure injury prevention and treatment.

Continuing Medical Education Credit 

NPIAP will provide CE/CME credit for physicians, nurses, PT/OT and other licensed health care professionals who attend clinical sessions.

All the sessions will be available to watch for 30 days on the virtual platform. You will be able to get CE/CME credit for any sessions you watch within those 30 days.

Virtual Exhibit Hall

Attendees will be able to connect with exhibitors in real-time at their booths. There will be dedicated Exhibit Hall hours each day. Exhibitors will be able to deliver content, have 1:1 chats or group chats, and capture leads via their exhibits.

Networking Opportunities 

Health care professionals in the wound care community can connect and grow their networks through interactive chat options and HAPI Hours within the virtual conference environment.

Poster Hall

NPIAP will feature an exclusive online Poster Hall to showcase the latest research and allow you to connect with the authors.

Poster Awards

Awards will be presented in the following categories: 

1. Student- Still classified as a student on the abstract submission deadline. You will need to provide your student advisor’s name and phone number.
2. Young Investigator- Within 5 years of degree. You need to provide your graduation date, program, and degree received.
3. Best Overall Contribution to the Field of Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment
4. The Charlie Lachenbruch Award- This is a non-monetary award for industry members whose poster demonstrates contribution to the science of pressure injury prevention and treatment.

Bonus Activities and Gamification 

Attendees can interact with colleagues, track their learning and participate in activities during the online event while earning credit and Amazon Gift cards.

Target Audience:

Any professional or student working in the field of pressure injuries.

Overall Learning Objectives:

1. Describe skin/wound characteristics and variations due to lifespan and disease.
2. Describe innovative PI prevention, treatment and concepts.
3. Explore healthcare environment related to pressure injury- healthcare, outcome measurement, legal issues

Planning Committee:

Lee Ruotsi, MD, ABWMS, CWS-P, UHM (Chair)
Joyce Black, PhD, RN, FAAN (Chair)
Ann Marie Nie, MSN, FNP-BC, CWOCN
Ginger Capasso, PhD, ANP-BC, ACNS-BC, CWS RN
Nancy Munoz, DCN, MHA, RDN, FAND
Joyce Pittman, PhD, RN, ANP-BC, FNP-BC, CWOCN, FAAN
Michelle Deppisch, PT, CWS, FACCWS

CEU Credit Information

22.75 credit hours; Multidisciplinary. 

Pre-Conference Symposiums: 3 credit hours each. 

Category 1
Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this live activity for a maximum of 12.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ^TM. 
Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

AAPA accepts AMA category 1 credit for the PRA from organizations accredited by ACCME.

Nurse CE
The Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education designates this activity for 12.75 contact hours for nurses.  Nurses should claim only credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Occupational Therapy
The Board of Occupational Therapy Practice does not pre-approve continuing education course offerings but will accept a continuing education activity when they are planned and conducted for occupational therapists and the continuing education activity relates to the practice of Occupational Therapy. Each professional is responsible for their own certification.

	Physical Therapy The NPIAP 2021 Annual Conference has been approved for 12.75 contact hours by the APTA Nebraska. CEULocker Approval Code: 070652
	CDR (Dietician) Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education is a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Accredited Provider with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).  Registered dietitians (RDs) and dietetic technicians, registered (DTRs) will receive 12.0 CEUs for completion of this program/material March 10 – 12, 2021. Codes: 10.1.2, 10.2.10, 2.2.1, 8.1.2
	Accreditation Statement In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) and National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel (NPUAP).Creighton University Health Sciences Continuing Education (HSCE) is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

Consent Clause

Registration and attendance at, or participation in, NPIAP meetings and other activities constitutes an agreement by the registrant to the use and distribution (both now and in the future) of the registrant or attendee’s image or voice in photographs, videotapes, electronic reproductions, and audiotapes of such events and activities by NPIAP and other third parties, including but not limited the virtual platform, venue, the host city, and the host CVB. Your registration may include technology that monitors your activities throughout the meeting, such as session attendance and exhibit booths visited.