National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel

Research Committee

Support Surface Standards Initiative

Scholarship

Application and Instructions

Deadline for Submission – July 2, 2014

ANNOUNCEMENT

The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel is pleased to announce a scholarship for participation in the Support Surface Standards Initiative (S3I) for a two-year period commencing in fall 2014 through the spring 2016.

The purpose of this two-year scholarship is to encourage participation in S3I by clinicians so that the standards development process has the benefit of clinical expertise and perspective. The scholarship funds are to be used for reimbursement of travel expenses associated with attending biannual meetings. The successful applicant may apply for one additional years of support.

The applicant is expected to attend approximately four meetings of the Support Surface Standards Initiative, actively participate during the meetings and provide clinical insights relevant to bed-side clinical practice as related to support surface therapy. Research in the field of support surface selection, implementation and performance will be encouraged during or after this period of commitment.

Scholarship applications must be received by July 2, 2014. The NPUAP Research committee will review applications and the successful applicant will be notified July 16, 2014.

INSTRUCTIONS

Candidates must be active in a clinical role or supervision of clinicians that provide bedside care for individuals “at risk” or requiring pressure ulcer treatment with therapeutic support surfaces:

Requirements:

1) The candidate holds a regular, full time position as a clinician at a facility or corporation that provides direct patient care;

2) Five (5) years of wound care experience or certified as a wound care clinician;

3) Have the commitment of his/her departmental manager as evidenced by a letter of support to be submitted with the application. The letter should confirm agreement to allow for protected time to attend the meetings, it should acknowledge the significance of this project, and it should confirm the applicant’s qualifications. Absence of this letter will exclude consideration of the applicant.

Applications must include:

1. Scholarship Application form (attached below);.

2. Applicant’s curriculum vitae

3. Letter from the applicant describing their interest in the Support Surface Standard Initiative and

should be included with the application in an electronic format

4. Letter of support from the employer. The letter should be included with the application in an electronic format.

The original application will only be accepted in an electronic format, sent to: . It must be received before 12:00 midnight EST, July 2, 2014.

National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel

Support Surface Standards Initiative Scholarship

APPLICATION FORM

Please complete the form below by entering the required information into the gray boxes.

Title of Application:

Applicant Name:

Current Position:

Institution:

Address:

E-Mail:

Telephone: Fax:

Undergraduate Education:

Institution(s) Degree Date Received:

Graduate Education:

Institution(s) Degree Date Received:

Wound Care Certification:

Institution(s) Degree Date Received:

Employment Information:

Name

Institution

Address

Telephone Fax E-Mail

References

Applicant’s Signature: Date:

Applications due July 2, 2014.

The original application is sent electronically as a PDF file attachment to an email to: