Neo-Skin Sig

E: neoskinsig@acnn.org.au
Phone: 0456 645 261  

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The skin is the largest organ of the human body and protecting skin is an essential element in providing care to well, preterm and sick newborns. The Neo-Skin Special Interest Group provides a forum for discussion of practices that promote neonatal skin health and prevention and management of skin injury for neonates and their families. The SIG also provides opportunities for neonatal nurses to explore and share quality improvement or research initiatives related to skin care and health. 

Resources

The NeoSkin produces and/or endorses newborn skin care resources produced for families and clinicians. 
Please click on the links/documents to download

• MARSI (medical adhesive related injury) and removal techniques poster
• MARSI removal technique videos - 10 videos including an introduction on how to best remove adhesives dependent on their base and top layer. Videos are between 48 seconds and 3:44 long. 
• Natural chemical free or organic for your baby
• Should I bathe my baby with water only?

2022-2023 Committee

• Co-chairs: Deanne August and Lyn Chapple
• Secretary: Kristin Hughes
• Treasurer liaison: Judy Macey 
• Social media liaison: Emma Yeomans
• Ordinary Members: Linda Ng 

Meetings 

• 6-weekly meetings via zoom. SIG members will receive email notification of ordinary meetings.
• At the National Conference a general meeting and education workshop/seminar will be held.
• Education events are hosted throughout the year and will be posted on the events tab.

National Newsletter

The national newsletter is produced 4 times a year in March, June, September and December and emailed to all members. Highlights of activities, members’ achievements and planned events are included in this publication. Members are encouraged to contribute to the newsletter either directly to newsletter@acnn.org.au or via the SIG.

To join a SIG, please email the executive support officer at eso@acnn.org.au, contact the SIG directly or indicate on your membership renewal or joining application.

Access member only information in the members area.  

^{Updated 19 September  2022}