Your Post-Acute
Wound Care Partner

We are a 501(c)(6) nonprofit interprofessional team that serves as the resource and advocate for ALL post-acute care wound and skin health conditions.

Organization Type
501(c)(6) Nonprofit
Community
Nationwide Network
Focus
Wound Care & Skin Health
Scope
All Post-Acute Settings

What PAWSIC Stands For

We are a specialty group that understands the challenges of achieving wound and skin health outcomes in Post-Acute Care.

PAWSIC is your PAC interprofessional wound team. Our unique focus on post-acute care positions us to partner, collaborate, and support other organizations across the continuum.

What We Provide

  • Accredited CE/CME webinars and courses
  • Evidence-based clinical guidelines and whitepapers
  • Practical resources, checklists, and handouts
  • Professional community forums and SIG Spaces
  • Skin Failure Library and wound care publications
  • Annual conferences and industry events
  • Advocacy for elevated wound care standards

Board-Certified Clinical Leadership

Our Board of Directors and Advisory Committee are composed of nationally recognized wound care clinicians, educators, and researchers.

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CE/CME Accredited Programs

Our education programs meet rigorous accreditation standards, providing clinicians with continuing education credit they can trust.

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Everything Starts with the Patient & Family

At the center of everything we do is the patient and their family. Every team member, every setting, every resource is oriented toward better outcomes for the people we serve.

PAWSIC patient-centered concentric rings model with heart at center
Patient
& Family
Team Members
We Represent
Settings
We Serve

Team Members We Represent

Caregivers & CNAs Nursing Providers (MD, NP, DPM, PCP) Therapy (PT, OT, SLP) Wound Provider Groups Registered Dietitians Pharmacists Social Services / CHWs Specialists (Vascular, Derm, ID, Skin/Wound Tech) Post-Acute Care Leaders & Operators Industry Leaders Researchers, Academia & Students

Settings We Serve

Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) Long-Term Care (LTC) Home Health Hospice & Palliative Care Assisted Living / Independent Living Outpatient Wound Clinics Pharmacy Inpatient Rehabilitation

Built for the Full Care Team

PAWSIC is for everyone who touches wound and skin care outside the emergency, inpatient, or surgical setting. There is no credential requirement to join. Just a commitment to better patient outcomes.

Caregivers & CNAs

Frontline caregivers and certified nursing assistants providing hands-on wound and skin care every day at the bedside.

Nurses & Wound Clinicians

RNs, LPNs, WOC-certified nurses, and wound care specialists across all post-acute settings.

Physicians, NPs & DPMs

Medical directors, physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and podiatrists overseeing wound care programs.

Therapists (PT, OT, SLP)

Physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists involved in wound prevention, rehabilitation, and care.

Post-Acute Leaders & Operators

Directors of nursing, administrators, and leadership at SNFs, LTACs, home health agencies, hospice, and rehab facilities.

Pharmacists, Dietitians & Specialists

Pharmacists, registered dietitians, and specialists in vascular, dermatology, infectious disease, and wound technology.

Industry, Researchers & Students

Medical device representatives, wound care researchers, academia, and students advancing the science of wound care.

Social Services & Community Health

Social workers and community health workers supporting patients navigating wound care challenges and care transitions.

How to Join the Movement

Whether you are a clinician, facility leader, industry partner, or student, there is a place for you at PAWSIC. Here is how to get started.

1

Join Free

Create a free membership account to access the Wound Basics Course, Webinar Library, Skin Failure Library, publications, community forums, and newsletters.

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2

Explore CE/CME

Browse accredited continuing education courses and webinars designed specifically for the post-acute wound care community. Earn credit while you learn.

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3

Join the Community

Connect with wound care professionals in forums and Shared Interest Groups (SIGs). Ask questions, share insights, and collaborate on best practices.

Explore Community →
4

Upgrade to Premium

Unlock access to all CE/CME courses, SIG Spaces, clinical tools, conference discounts, and exclusive member resources for $150/year.

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5

Attend Events

Join annual conferences, workshops, and sponsored webinars to learn from experts, earn CE credit, and network with peers from across the country.

Upcoming Events →
6

Become a Sponsor

Industry partners and organizations can support PAWSIC's mission through sponsorship tiers, educational sponsorships, and in-kind contributions.

Sponsorship Tiers →

Share PAWSIC with Your Colleagues

Download our official brochure to share with your team, print for your facility break room, or email to colleagues who should know about PAWSIC. It includes everything they need to understand who we are and how to join.

Who is PAWSIC? Post-Acute Wound & Skin Integrity Council

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the Community?

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