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129 resources in 18 topics
- General Resources
- Nutrition
- Regulatory
- Wound Care Organizations
- Wound Care Journals
- Pressure Injury Guideline, 4th Edition (2026)
- NPIAP Free Tools and Posters
- Pressure Injury
- Pressure Injury Pain
- Wheelchair Fit and Posture Support
- Staff Education
- Venous Ulcers
- Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
- Compression
- Compression Measuring Forms
- Arterial Ulcers
- Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers
- Patient Education
General Resources
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)
- PubMed / MEDLINE database, National Library of Medicine
- FOAMed: Free Open Access Medical Education
- WHO Global Guidelines for the Prevention of Surgical Site Infection (2018)
- Learn Derm: self-study dermatology education
- American Academy of Dermatology Learning Modules
- Institute for Healthcare Improvement
- Univadis Medical Reference
- United Ostomy Associations of America
- CMS Quality Initiatives
- Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Nutrition
Regulatory
Wound Care Organizations
Wound Care Journals
Pressure Injury Guideline, 4th Edition (2026)
- Quick Reference Guide 2026: All Recommendations and Good Practice Statements, NPIAP/EPUAP/PPPIA
- International Clinical Practice Guideline 2026: All Chapters (free downloads)
- Overview of Recommendations and Certainty of Evidence (September 2026)
- Pressure Injury Classification Poster 2026: Light Skin Tones
- Pressure Injury Classification Poster 2026: Dark Skin Tones
- Chapter: Pressure Ulcers/Injuries, Definition and Etiology
- Chapter: Pressure Injury Risk
- Chapter: Pressure Injury Risk in Specific Populations
- Chapter: Skin and Tissue Assessment
- Chapter: Advanced Technologies for Skin and Tissue Assessment
- Chapter: Classification
- Chapter: Preventive Skin Care
- Chapter: Nutrition in Pressure Injury Prevention and Treatment
- Chapter: Repositioning and Mobilization
- Chapter: Full Body Support Surfaces
- Chapter: Pressure Injuries in Seated Individuals
- Chapter: Preventing Heel Pressure Injuries
- Chapter: Device-Related Pressure Injuries
- Chapter: Supporting Wound Healing
- Chapter: Glossary
- Chapter: Research Priorities and Future Clinical Questions
NPIAP Free Tools and Posters
- Standardized Pressure Injury Prevention Protocol Checklist (SPIPP-Adult) 2.0
- NPIAP Pressure Injury Staging Poster
- Staging Poster for Lightly Pigmented Skin
- Staging Poster for Darkly Pigmented Skin
- Deep Tissue Pressure Injury or an Imposter?
- Offloading Heels Effectively in Adults
- Proper Side-Lying Positioning in Adults
- Proper Supine Positioning in Adults
- Wheelchair Seating Pocket Guide
- Cleaning, Disinfecting and Caring for Polyurethane Support Surface Covers
- Best Practices for Medical Device-Related Pressure Injury (MDRPI) Prevention
- MDRPI Prevention in Critical Care
- MDRPI Prevention in Long-Term Care
- MDRPI Prevention in Pediatrics
- Protecting Facial Skin Under N95 Masks
- Quality Nutrition Poster
- Pressure Injury Quality Indicator Flyer
- Pressure Injury Fact Sheet
- Resources for Faculty on Pressure Injury Prevention
Pressure Injury
- Treatment of Pressure Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline, American College of Physicians (2015)
- Assessment and Management of Pressure Injuries for the Interprofessional Team, 3rd Edition, RNAO (2016)
- Risk Assessment Form for Long-Term Care, AHRQ (free)
- Comprehensive Pressure Ulcer Assessment Form, AHRQ Long-Term Care
- Forms and Patient Education Handouts, Minnesota Safe Skin Program
- Preventing Respiratory Medical Device-Related Pressure Ulcers: Protocols and Recommendations
- Medical Device Education Posters for Staff in Various Care Settings
- Support Surface Algorithm, WOCN
- Wheelchair Seating Assessment Form (free), AHRQ
- AORN Surgical Positioning Standards
- Aultman Surgical Positioning Communication Tool
- Pressure Ulcer Prevention Resources & Tools, Minnesota Hospital Association
- Staff Knowledge Tests: Pieper Pressure Ulcer Knowledge Test & Baseline Assessment for RNs
- Pressure Ulcer Tracking Tools
- Pressure Ulcer Density
Pressure Injury Pain
Wheelchair Fit and Posture Support
Staff Education
Venous Ulcers
Ankle Brachial Index (ABI)
Compression
- Wound-Lymphatic Integration Specialist: Free Micro-Credential (3.0 Contact Hours)
- Unna Boot Application
- Profore 4-Layer Compression Application
- Compression Garment Selection Cheat Sheet
- How to Build a Modern Compression Plan of Care
- How to Factor Compression Wraps Into a Garment Plan
- Medicare Documentation Requirements for Compression Garments
- Choosing Compression Garments and Levels, Flat Knit vs. Circular Knit
- Wear & Care Instructions for Compression Stockings (patient handout)
Compression Measuring Forms
- Compression Measuring Guides and Referral Forms, Compression Care
- JOBST Measuring and Order Forms
- Juzo Custom Garment Forms
- medi Compression Therapy Order Forms
- L&R (Lohmann & Rauscher) Order Forms
- Thuasne / Therafirm Lymphology Measurement Forms
- Gottfried Medical Order Forms
- Pure Medical Products and Sizing
- Prairie Wear Sizing Chart
- Wear Ease Fitting Guidelines
Arterial Ulcers
Diabetic Neuropathic Ulcers
- The Management of Diabetic Foot: Clinical Practice Guideline, Society for Vascular Surgery (2016)
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy for Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Clinical Practice Guideline, UHMS (2015)
- Assessment and Management of Foot Ulcers for People with Diabetes, RNAO (2013)
- Guideline for Management of Wounds in Patients with Lower-Extremity Neuropathic Disease, WOCN (2012)
- American Diabetes Association
- Joslin Diabetes Center
- Comprehensive Foot Exam Details, American Diabetes Association
- Infectious Diseases Society of America
Patient Education
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