Meet
Joanne M. Labiak
Joanne M. Labiak: Leading the Way in Wound and Ostomy Care
President-Elect, Coalition for At-Risk Skin (CARS)
With more than 40 years of experience in wound and ostomy care, Joanne M. Labiak, MSN, CRNP, CWOCN, CWS, DAPWCA has dedicated her career to improving skin health across all care settings. As the owner of Certified Wound Care Specialists, LLC, Joanne provides expert consultation and patient care that span acute care hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, home health, and hospice.
A Career Defined by Expertise and Advocacy
Joanne is an adult nurse practitioner specializing in wound and ostomy management. Her clinical and consultative work has touched every level of healthcare, giving her a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities in skin and wound care. She is widely respected for her ability to translate complex medical science into practical, patient-centered strategies.
Her expertise extends beyond the bedside. Joanne lectures nationally on skin health and wound prevention, sharing the latest evidence-based practices with healthcare professionals. She has also served as an expert witness in legal cases involving pressure injuries, underscoring her authority and credibility in the field.
A Founding Member of CARS
As a founding member of the Coalition for At-Risk Skin, Joanne has been instrumental in shaping CARS’ mission to protect vulnerable skin through education, research, and advocacy. Now serving as President-Elect, she is committed to expanding the organization’s reach and ensuring that both professionals and the public have access to high-quality skin health resources.
Looking Ahead
Joanne’s vision for the future of skin health is clear: a world where preventable wounds are eliminated, where patients and caregivers are empowered with knowledge, and where all individuals — regardless of setting — receive the highest standard of skin care.
📘 Explore the full CARS Consensus Document and learn more about Catherine’s role in shaping the future of at-risk skin care.
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