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International Skin Tear Advisory Panel
Our History
ISTAP was founded in 2011 by Co-chairs: Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc (Canada) and Sharon Baranoski (USA), and Panel members: Dr. Karen Campbell (Canada), Dr. Kerlyn Carville (Australia), Dawn Christensen (Canada), Karen Edwards (USA), Mary Gloeckner (USA), Samantha Holloway (UK), Dr. Diane Langemo (USA), Alicia Madore (USA), Mary Ann Sammon (USA), Ann Williams (USA), and Dr. Mary Regan (USA)
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ISTAP Past Presidents
Sharon Baranoski
2015-2016
Kimberly LeBlanc
2016-2018
Karen Campbell
2018-2020
Dimitri Beeckman
2020-2022
Samantha Holloway
Immediate Past President
2022-2024
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Kimberley LeBlanc (ISTAP President) and Ann Williams (ISTAP Treasurer) at the WUWHS Conference, Florence, Italy, September 2016
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August 2016 in Chicago, Illinois, USA
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ISTAP was founded in 2011 by Co-chairs: Dr. Kimberly LeBlanc (Canada) and Sharon Baranoski (USA), and Panel members: Dr. Karen Campbell (Canada), Dr. Kerlyn Carville (Australia), Dawn Christensen (Canada), Karen Edwards (USA), Mary Gloeckner (USA), Samantha Holloway (UK), Dr. Diane Langemo (USA), Alicia Madore (USA), Mary Ann Sammon (USA), Ann Williams (USA), and Dr. Mary Regan (USA)
What have been the other milestones in ISTAPs history?
In January 2016, ISTAP became an official interest group of Nurses Specialized in Wound, Ostomy and Continence Canada (NSWOCC). The NSWOCC is a Canadian nursing association dedicated to advancing the care of individuals living with wound, ostomy, and continence related issues. The NSWOCC has provided oversite and managerial support to ISTAP and has been instrumental in the growth of ISTAP.
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What are some of ISTAPs achievements?
ISTAP have now published over 24 manuscripts including 3 Best Practice Recommendation documents in relation to the prevention, assessment and management of skin tears as well as 1 on prevention and management of periwound skin complications.
Visit Articles & Publications
In 2016, ISTAP was awarded the WUWHS most progressive society award for its contribution towards establishing a robust body of literature concerning skin tears.
The ISTAP now includes 19 global expert members from 11 countries who are continuing our mission for A World Without Skin Tears.
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