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Prevention and Management of Pressure Injuries (PIP) (2026)

Cover page of the guideline document.The guideline addresses key decision points related to pressure injuries and offers clear, comprehensive recommendations grounded in the latest evidence. These recommendations incorporate current information and practices and are designed for practitioners working within the Department of Defense (DOD) and Veterans Affairs (VA) Health Care systems. The primary goal of this guideline is to enhance patient outcomes and support the local management of individuals experiencing pressure injuries.

Disclaimer:This Clinical Practice Guideline is intended for use only as a tool to assist a clinician/healthcare professional and should not be used to replace clinical judgment.

About the CPG

The guideline is formatted as three clinical algorithms and 29 evidence-based recommendations.

  • Module A: - Pressure Injury Risk Assessment
  • Module B: - Pressure Injury Prevention
  • Module C: - Pressure Injury Management

Questions about the PIP Guideline

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PIP Full Guideline (2026)
PIP Clinician Summary (2026)
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