November 10-16 we celebrate Perioperative Nurses' Week! Celebrate with some sweet SSI prevention resources.
NE ICAP SSI Prevention Guidelines, Recs, and Resources https://icap.nebraskamed.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Surgical-Site-Infection-Prevention-Guideline-Recommendations-and-Resources.pdf and Audit tool https://docs.google.com/gview?url=https://icap.nebraskamed.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Nebraska-HAI.AR-Advisory-Council-SSI-Subcommittee-Perioperative-Auding-Tool.xlsx

Honoring Veterans Day!

Today, our Infection Control team extends heartfelt gratitude to veterans who have served with courage, resilience, and selflessness. Your dedication to protecting our nation is a reminder of the values we strive for in healthcare—commitment, honor, and service.

Thank you for the sacrifices you and your families have made to ensure our freedom. To all who have served and continue to serve, we honor and thank you.

#VeteransDay #InfectionControl #ThankYouVeterans #ServiceAndSacrifice #HonoringHeroes

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🌟 Happy National Nurse Practitioner Week! 🌟

This week, we celebrate our Nurse Practitioners who bring expert knowledge, compassionate care, and unwavering dedication to healthcare. NPs are at the forefront of patient advocacy, clinical excellence, and improved access to care—thank you for the essential role you play in promoting health and safety every day!

For those looking to learn more, explore the NP Week Resource Guide here: https://npweek.aanp.org/?_gl=1*1ar60o*_gcl_au*NDkzODE3Mjc2LjE3MzA0NzU1Njc.

👉 And don’t forget to visit our ICAP/ASAP learning site at https://icapasaplearning.nebraskamed.com/ to access our free Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Primer Course for essential insights and best practices!

#NPWeek #ThankYouNPs #HealthcareHeroes #InfectionPrevention #IPCEducation

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November is Bladder Health Month! Did you know that overdiagnosis of UTI in LTC residents is a leading cause of antibiotic overuse? Celebrate healthy bladders and safe antibiotic use by checking out the NE ASAP Algorithm of Management of Suspected UTI in LTC Residents http://asap.nebraskamed.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2020/02/Algorithm-for-management-of-suspected-UTI-in-LTC-Residents.pdf