Inhale positivity, exhale gratitude! It’s #RCWeek24, a time to show appreciation for the incredible respiratory therapists who make a differece.

IPC can be challenging for respiratory therapy, especially in certain high-risk situations, check out this resource on Infection Prevention and Control of Epidemic- and Pandemic-Prone Acute Respiratory Infections in Health Care at: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK214361/

The October 2024 issue of Dental IPC Bites is available! Check it out on our website at: https://icap.nebraskamed.com/2024/10/23/october-2024-dental-ipc-bites/

You can also sign up to have it emailed directly to you by filling out the online form at: https://icap.nebraskamed.com/facilities/dental/

Ask questions about the medications that are prescribed to you. It’s important that you know what they are for, know how to take them, and know how often you should take them. If you are prescribed antibiotics, take all of them—even if you start to feel better.
https://infectionpreventionandyou.org/infection-prevention-basics/ask-about-your-medication/
#NebraskaICAP #WayCoolWednesday #InfectionControl #InfectionPrevention #Healthcare

Yesterday, 10/22/24, Nebraska DHHS issued a news release on the Multi-State Outbreak of E. coli related to a popular fast food chain.

You can find more information on the Ne DHHS website at: https://dhhs.ne.gov/Pages/Multi-State-Outbreak-of-E.-coli-Includes-Nine-Cases-in-Nebraska.aspx

You can also find informaiton on this outbreak on our website at: https://icap.nebraskamed.com/2024/10/23/ne-dhhs-news-release-multi-state-outbreak-of-e-coli-includes-nine-cases-in-nebraska/