We asked our community of Infection Preventionists: "What’s the best advice you’ve gotten as an IP?" And wow, the responses have been inspiring! Here are a few golden gems from IPs that commented on the post. These show their heart and thoughtfulness behind infection prevention:

💬 Kate Tyner (Infection Preventionist at Nebraska ICAP): "Best advice I've ever received was, 'Find your joy.' That one came from Shelly Schwedhelm. I think that is the secret to happiness in career and work!"

💬 Sarah Stream (Infection Preventionist at Nebraska ICAP): "The best advice I’ve gotten was that not all IPs have to be an RN. There are other clinical backgrounds (like mine) that contribute other perspectives and can be successful."

💬 Chris Cashatt (Infection Preventionist at Nebraska ICAP): "Confirm, confirm, confirm before taking any steps or sounding alarms. It has saved me countless time to confirm the organism. More often, it is not an outbreak."

💬 Jenny Jill (Infection Control Coordinator at Great Plains Health): "When coaching staff, use the sandwich approach: 🥪 Say something nice, mention what needs improvement, and follow with something nice again."

💬 Margaret Prinz (Retired Infection Preventionist): "I found my joy in teaching infection prevention and safety! Never was 'work.' Enjoy the moments."

Thank you to everyone for interacting with our posts!

#IIPWeek2024 #IPWisdom #FindYourJoy #CelebrateIPs #NebraskaICAP

🎉 Happy Boss's Day! 🎉
Today, we’re taking a moment to celebrate two incredible leaders who guide our team every day with dedication, expertise, and unwavering support. 🙌

🩺 Juan Teran Plasencia, MD – Nebraska ICAP Medical Director: Your expertise in infection control and constant drive to improve healthcare outcomes set the tone for excellence. Thank you for steering us in the right direction with your leadership and wisdom!

💼 Kate Tyner, BSN, RN, CIC – Nebraska ICAP Infection Prevention Supervisor: You lead with passion, ensuring our team is always on top of infection prevention best practices. Your guidance and commitment to safety inspire us all to do better, every day!

Together, Dr. Teran and Kate make an unbeatable team, guiding us through the ever-evolving world of infection prevention. We are beyond grateful for your leadership and dedication to keeping our team and community safe. 💙

#HappyBossDay #ThankYouLeaders #InfectionPrevention #GratefulTeam #LeadershipExcellence #NebraskaICAP

On October 12, 2024 the CDC released a HAN regarding the Disruptions in Availability of Peritoneal Dialysis and Intravenous Solutions from Baxter International Facility in North Carolina.

You can find more information at the CDC HAN website at: https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2024/han00518.asp

You can also find this HAN on our website at: https://icap.nebraskamed.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2024/10/Health-Alert-Network-HAN-00518-_-Disruptions-in-Availability-of-Peritoneal-Dialysis-and-Intravenous-Solutions-from-Baxter-International-Facility-in-North-Carolina.pdf