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International Skin Tear Advisory Panel (ISTAP)

@skintears

Official interest group of @NSWOC raising awareness for prediction, assessment, prevention, and management of skin tears. President: Prof. Karen Ousey

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We are less than one week away from #WWSTD2025! Join us for this free event on #SkinTears. All attendees will be provided a certificate of attendance and will be able to access the presentation recordings on-demand after the event. Register now at skintears.org/wwstd2025

We are less than one week away from #WWSTD2025! Join us for this free event on #SkinTears. All attendees will be provided a certificate of attendance and will be able to access the presentation recordings on-demand after the event.

Register now at skintears.org/wwstd2025
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If the wound is healing well, there is no indication to use an antimicrobial dressing like Inadine as it can cause drying of the wound and peri-wound skin. Read more skin tear tips and register now for ISTAP's #WWSTD2025 at skintears.org/wwstd2025

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Less than 24 hours until #WWSTD2025 ! There's still time to register for this free virtual education event on #skintears. Join over 1,400 registrants from around the world tomorrow starting at 8:00am UTC-4. Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

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On behalf of ISTAP, we thank our presenters from around the world who shared their expertise today at #WWSTD2025. We also thank all those who attended and shared their experience & knowledge on #skintears. Thank you for helping work towards A World Without Skin Tears.

On behalf of ISTAP, we thank our presenters from around the world who shared their expertise today at #WWSTD2025. We also thank all those who attended and shared their experience & knowledge on #skintears. 

Thank you for helping work towards A World Without Skin Tears.
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We’re excited to be part of the SoTV Annual Conference this week! If you're at #SOTV2025 sure to stop by the ISTAP Exhibition Stand, where you can meet Samantha Holloway, ISTAP’s Immediate Past President. Learn more at societyoftissueviability.org/sotv-2025/ #ISTAP #WoundHealing #SkinTears

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Don't forget - we’re exhibiting at #SOTV2025 at booth #62 today and tomorrow! If you're at #SOTV2025 sure to stop by the ISTAP Exhibition Stand, where you can meet Samantha Holloway, ISTAP’s Immediate Past President. Learn more at societyoftissueviability.org/sotv-2025/ #ISTAP #SkinTears

Don't forget - we’re exhibiting at #SOTV2025 at booth #62 today and tomorrow! 

If you're at #SOTV2025 sure to stop by the ISTAP Exhibition Stand, where you can meet Samantha Holloway, ISTAP’s Immediate Past President. 

Learn more at societyoftissueviability.org/sotv-2025/
#ISTAP #SkinTears
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Call for Nominations: ISTAP Board of Directors ISTAP is seeking nominations for Executive and Regional Director positions on our Board of Directors. Deadline for Nominations: May 16, 2025 Learn more about the positions, qualifications, & how to apply: skintears.org/post/2025-call…

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At today's ISTAP 2025 AGM, ISTAP President Dr. Karen Ousey awarded the ISTAP President's Award to Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc RN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN from Canada. Congratulations, Kim, on this well-deserved recognition of your contributions to #skintears research and education!

At today's ISTAP 2025 AGM, ISTAP President Dr. Karen Ousey awarded the ISTAP President's Award to Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc RN, PhD, NSWOC, WOCC(C), FCAN from Canada.

Congratulations, Kim, on this well-deserved recognition of your contributions to #skintears research and education!
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Join us for a FREE webinar on Skin Health and Skin Tears in celebration of Norma N. Gill Day! 🗓️ June 26, 2025 Two Sessions Available: 🕗 Session 1: 8:00 AM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🕒 Session 2: 3:00 PM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SkinHealth #SkinTears

Join us for a FREE webinar on Skin Health and Skin Tears in celebration of Norma N. Gill Day! 🗓️ June 26, 2025

Two Sessions Available:
🕗 Session 1: 8:00 AM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
🕒 Session 2: 3:00 PM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 

#SkinHealth #SkinTears
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We are proud to announce the new ISTAP Board of Directors for 2025–2027! Congratulations to all acclaimed and elected members, and a heartfelt thank you to our outgoing leaders. Meet the Board: skintears.org/post/istap-ann…

We are proud to announce the new ISTAP Board of Directors for 2025–2027! Congratulations to all acclaimed and elected members, and a heartfelt thank you to our outgoing leaders.

Meet the Board: skintears.org/post/istap-ann…
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Now available! 🚨 ISTAP’s updated Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Tears in Aged Skin (2nd Ed.). Download now: skintears.org/post/bpr-for-t… #SkinTears #ISTAP #WoundCare #AgedSkin #PatientSafety #NursingLeadership #GeriatricCare #WoundPrevention #DataDrivenCare

Now available! 🚨 ISTAP’s updated Best Practice Recommendations for Skin Tears in Aged Skin (2nd Ed.).

Download now: skintears.org/post/bpr-for-t…

#SkinTears #ISTAP #WoundCare #AgedSkin #PatientSafety #NursingLeadership #GeriatricCare #WoundPrevention #DataDrivenCare
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#ISTAPinAction in Canada! Mary Hill, Regional Director for North America - Canada, delivered a presentation on "Assessment and management of #skintears in the emergency department" at the "Emerging Dynamics Conference" in Calgary, Canada yesterday.

#ISTAPinAction in Canada!

Mary Hill, Regional Director for North America - Canada, delivered a presentation on "Assessment and management of #skintears in the emergency department" at the "Emerging Dynamics Conference" in Calgary, Canada yesterday.
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Join us for a FREE webinar next week on "Skin Health and Skin Tears" in celebration of Norma N. Gill Day! 🗓️ June 26, 2025 Two Sessions Available: 🕗 Session 1: 8:00 AM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🕒 Session 2: 3:00 PM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… #SkinHealth #SkinTears

Join us for a FREE webinar next week on "Skin Health and Skin Tears" in celebration of Norma N. Gill Day! 🗓️ June 26, 2025

Two Sessions Available:
🕗 Session 1: 8:00 AM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
🕒 Session 2: 3:00 PM (UK): us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

#SkinHealth #SkinTears
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🌍 Join us from anywhere! Over 50 countries are already registered for our free webinar on Skin Health & Skin Tears with WCET. Choose from 2 sessions to suit your time zone! Session 1: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Session 2: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

🌍 Join us from anywhere!
Over 50 countries are already registered for our free webinar on Skin Health & Skin Tears with WCET. Choose from 2 sessions to suit your time zone!

Session 1:  us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Session 2: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Wound depth matters. Skin tears don’t go beyond the subcutaneous layer—deeper wounds are not skin tears. Prevent with gentle handling & adhesive techniques. Read ISTAP’s best practice guide: ow.ly/ymIP50WcS20 #SkinTearPrevention #ISTAP #BestPractice #AWorldWithoutSkinTears

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Join us today for our free webinar: "Skin Health and Skin Tears". To accommodate global time zones, we’re offering the same session twice: 🕗 Session 1: 8:00 AM (UK time) 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🕒 Session 2: 3:00 PM (UK time) 🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Join us today for our free webinar: "Skin Health and Skin Tears". To accommodate global time zones, we’re offering the same session twice:

đź•— Session 1: 8:00 AM (UK time)
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

đź•’ Session 2: 3:00 PM (UK time)
🔗 Register: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…
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Skin tears often affect hands & arms—especially uncovered areas. Risk factors include: - Washing with cold water & soap, - Dry, unmoisturized skin - Wearing short sleeves Get more tips: skintears.org/post/bpr-for-t… #SkinTearPrevention #ISTAP #BestPractice #AWorldWithoutSkinTears