10th April 2025: WOUND MASTERCLASS: From Consensus to Clinic- Solving the Mystery of Pressure Injury Prevention

Welcome to this globally accredited Masterclass exploring the pivotal concepts of pressure injury prevention in your clinical practice. Learn about all the essential concepts of pressure injury evaluation, assessment and the role of SEM detection in your daily clinical practice.

This is your opportunity to engage with our global panel of experts for a live, interactive Masterclass and become accredited in Pressure Injury Prevention.

Introduction Dr Shamsian
- Overview of Pressure Injuries: Kathleen Vollman
- Definition and staging of pressure injuries (Stage 1–4, Deep Tissue Injury, Unstageable).Kathleen Vollman
- Current challenges in pressure injury prevention, emphasizing the impact on patient outcomes, hospital stay, and costs.
- Importance of Early Detection: Kathleen Vollman
- The concept of early tissue damage and the limitations of current visual and tactile assessment methods.Kathleen Vollman
- Introduction to Sub-Epidermal Moisture (SEM) as an indicator of inflammation and early tissue damage before skin breakdown.Kathleen Vollman

Risk Assessment of Pressure Injuries Ruth Bryant
- Traditional Risk Assessment Tools:
- Review of clinical scales (e.g., Braden, Norton).
- Strengths and limitations of these tools in predicting pressure injuries.
- Factors influencing pressure injury risk:
- Intrinsic factors (mobility, incontinence, nutrition, age, etc.).
- Extrinsic factors (pressure, shear, friction, moisture).
- The Role of SEM Detection in Risk Assessment:
- Explanation of how SEM detection provides an additional layer of information for early tissue damage detection.
- Evidence-based discussion on SEM’s predictive validity for pressure injury development.

Demonstration: SEM Detection Device Ruth Bryant
- Device Introduction:
- Overview of SEM detection technology: what it measures, how it works, and its place in clinical decision-making.
- Discussion of the device's accuracy, sensitivity, and clinical studies validating its effectiveness in early detection.
- Live Demonstration:
- Step-by-step guide to using the SEM device on a mannequin or volunteer.
- Demonstrate how to interpret results and how they can inform clinical interventions (e.g., repositioning, surface selection).
- Q&A on Device Use:
- Open session for audience questions regarding the device, practical considerations, and integration into existing workflows.

Head-to-Toe Pressure Injury Assessment Ann Marie Nie
- Manual Assessment Techniques:
- Step-by-step walkthrough of a comprehensive head-to-toe pressure injury assessment, focusing on high-risk areas (e.g., heels, sacrum, elbows, back of the head).
- Use of palpation, inspection, and clinical judgment in conjunction with SEM data.
- Integrating SEM Device in Assessments:
- Demonstrate how to combine traditional assessment methods with SEM readings to enhance accuracy.
- Practical tips for incorporating SEM results into patient care plans, especially for at-risk populations.

Implementation & Practical Considerations Ann Marie Nie
- Integrating SEM Devices into Clinical Workflows:
- Discuss how SEM devices can be used in conjunction with current risk assessment protocols.
- Address practical implementation strategies, including staff training, documentation, and monitoring outcomes.
- Cost-Benefit Analysis:
- Overview of the potential cost savings associated with reducing pressure injury incidence.
- Highlighting the impact on patient care and quality metrics in a hospital setting.

Q&A and Closing Remarks (5 mins) Dr Shamsian
- Summary of key points and takeaways.
- Open floor for additional questions from the audience.


Live translation in 20 languages.
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  • Advanced Modalities
  • Principles of Wound Care Management
  • Optimisation of Outcomes
  • Interactive Patient Clinics
  • Pressure Injury
  • Pressure Injury Prevention
  • This activity has been accredited by the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals (EBAC®). Through an agreement between the European Board for Accreditation of Continuing Education for Health Professionals and the American Medical Association, physicians may convert EBAC® CE credits to AMA PRA Category 1 Credits. Information on the process to convert EBAC credit to AMA credit can be found on the AMA website. Other healthcare professionals may obtain from the AMA a certificate of having participated in an activity eligible for conversion of credit to AMA PRA Category 1 Credit.
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    Dr Negin Shamsian
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    Dr Ann Marie Nie PhDc RN MSN FNP-BC APRN CWOCN
    Global Expert in Wound, Ostomy and Pressure Injury Prevention
    Ann Marie Nie: Advancing Wound, Ostomy, and Pressure Injury Prevention

    Ann Marie Nie is a globally recognized expert in wound, ostomy, and pressure injury prevention. She has dedicated her career to advancing evidence-based strategies that improve patient outcomes and reduce hospital-acquired injuries.

    A Cincinnati native, Nie earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the College of Mount St. Joseph University, followed by certification in Wound, Ostomy, and Continence Nursing at Emory University School of Medicine. She later obtained a Master of Science in Nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Northern Kentucky University and is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Nursing at The Catholic University of America.

    Nie’s passion for wound healing is driven by its profound impact on patients' well-being, emphasizing that maintaining skin integrity is essential to preserving a sense of wholeness. Her work continues to shape best practices in pressure injury prevention and wound management worldwide.
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    Ms Kathleen Vollman MSN, RN, CCNS, FCCM, FCNS, FAAN
    Clinical Nurse Specialist/Consultant
    Ms Vollman is a Critical Care Clinical Nurse Specialist and Consultant. She has published & lectured nationally and internationally on a variety critical care, prevention of health care acquired injuries including pressure injury and HAI’s and serves as a subject matter expert on these topics for the American Hospital Association
    Notable Inductions and Appointments:
    •⁠ ⁠College of Critical Care Medicine (2004)
    •⁠ ⁠American Academy of Nurses (2009)
    •⁠ ⁠CNS Institute (2019)
    •⁠ ⁠President of the World Federation of Critical Care Nurses
    •⁠ ⁠NPIAP Board 2023
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    Dr Ruth Bryant PhD, RN, CWOCN-Retired/Emeritus, FAAWC
    Affiliate Faculty, School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Visiting Professor, Universidad Panamericana Nursing School Past-President, Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (AAWC)
    Ruth Bryant is a distinguished Nurse Scientist at Essentia Health and a recognized leader in wound, ostomy, and continence care. With decades of clinical, academic, and leadership experience, she continues to shape the field through research, education, and consulting.
    As the founder of Bryant WOC Consulting, Ruth provides expert guidance on evidence-based wound care practices, pressure injury prevention, and patient-centered healing strategies. She also serves as Affiliate Faculty at the University of Minnesota School of Nursing and Visiting Professor at Universidad Panamericana Nursing School, where she mentors the next generation of wound care professionals.
    A Fellow of the Association for the Advancement of Wound Care (FAAWC) and Past President of AAWC, Ruth has contributed extensively to policy development, clinical guidelines, and professional education in wound care. She remains a sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant, dedicated to advancing best practices in wound healing and patient outcomes.
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