February 2024 | Dental IPC Bites
Check out the February 2024 version of the Dental IPC Bites Newsletter! Each month we feature a new topic, an infection control resource and information on sterilization as well as upcoming events.
If you have questions or would like to suggest a future topic, please call us at (402)552-2881 or email Sarah Stream at sstream@nebraskamed.com.
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Nebraska ICAP & ASAP1 day ago
Long-Term Care Facility Webinar Information
When: 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Occurs the 2nd Thursday at noon, CST
Topic: Long-term Care Webinar Series– DHHS & ICAP
Register Now for the upcoming POST-ACUTE and LONG-TERM Care Settings Webinar series starting September 10:
https://unmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rRmzK0YhTzSar6a6J_ekag#/registration
Slides for our next webinar will be posted here at approximately 11:30am on the day of.
When: 12:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
Occurs the 2nd Thursday at noon, CST
Topic: Long-term Care Webinar Series– DHHS & ICAP
Register Now for the upcoming POST-ACUTE and LONG-TERM Care Settings Webinar series starting September 10:
https://unmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rRmzK0YhTzSar6a6J_ekag#/registration
Slides for our next webinar will be posted here at approximately 11:30am on the day of.
Nebraska ICAP & ASAP2 days ago
Hospital & Outpatient Monthly Webinar
When: 12 PM Central Time
Occurs the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Topic: Infection Prevention Updates for Hospital and Outpatient Settings
Register Now for the upcoming HOSPITAL and OUTPATIENT Settings Webinar series starting September, 2026:
https://unmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nfIAz4sFTpuWEExc2wzUqQ#/registration
The next webinar will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Slides for that webinar will be posted here at approximately 11:30 am.
#NEICAP#NEASAP
When: 12 PM Central Time
Occurs the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Topic: Infection Prevention Updates for Hospital and Outpatient Settings
Register Now for the upcoming HOSPITAL and OUTPATIENT Settings Webinar series starting September, 2026:
https://unmc.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_nfIAz4sFTpuWEExc2wzUqQ#/registration
The next webinar will be on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. Slides for that webinar will be posted here at approximately 11:30 am.
#NEICAP#NEASAP
Nebraska ICAP & ASAP2 days ago
September is Sepsis Awareness Month
CDC has free educational material for patients, healthcare professionals, and partners.
Get Ahead of Sepsis: Click the link below to Acess:
https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/get-ahead-of-sepsis/index.html?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_1181-DM157460&ACSTrackingLabel=New%20CDC%20Data%20on%20Hospital%20Sepsis%20Programs%20Released&deliveryName=USCDC_1181-DM157460
These communication tools make it easy for you and your organization to educate others about early recognition and prompt treatment of sepsis, as well as the importance of preventing and treating infections that can lead to sepsis. During Sepsis Awareness Month (September) and year-round, use CDC’s sepsis materials to learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your patients from sepsis and share them with your networks.
Spread the word on social media and participate in Sepsis Awareness Month using #SAM2026 and #GetAheadOfSepsis.
#NEICAP#NEASAP
CDC has free educational material for patients, healthcare professionals, and partners.
Get Ahead of Sepsis: Click the link below to Acess:
https://www.cdc.gov/sepsis/get-ahead-of-sepsis/index.html?ACSTrackingID=USCDC_1181-DM157460&ACSTrackingLabel=New%20CDC%20Data%20on%20Hospital%20Sepsis%20Programs%20Released&deliveryName=USCDC_1181-DM157460
These communication tools make it easy for you and your organization to educate others about early recognition and prompt treatment of sepsis, as well as the importance of preventing and treating infections that can lead to sepsis. During Sepsis Awareness Month (September) and year-round, use CDC’s sepsis materials to learn how to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your patients from sepsis and share them with your networks.
Spread the word on social media and participate in Sepsis Awareness Month using #SAM2026 and #GetAheadOfSepsis.
#NEICAP#NEASAP
Nebraska ICAP & ASAP7 days ago
🦷✨ Registration is Open for the 4th Annual Dental Infection Control Summit!
Click to register:
https://www.nicn.org/events/nicn-dental-infection-control-summit
Spend the day learning practical infection prevention strategies designed specifically for dental professionals.
Earn 6 hours of Infection Control Continuing Education while exploring topics such as: • Standard Precautions
• PPE Best Practices
• Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection
• Sterilization
• Dental Unit Waterlines
Plus, choose from one of two afternoon specialty tracks:
🔹 Employee Health & Antibiotic Stewardship
🔹 Sterile Technique in the Dental Setting
Join colleagues from across Nebraska for a day of education, networking, and advancing safe dental care practices.
Click to register:
https://www.nicn.org/events/nicn-dental-infection-control-summit
#DentalInfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #NICN #DentalSafety #DentalEducation
Click to register:
https://www.nicn.org/events/nicn-dental-infection-control-summit
Spend the day learning practical infection prevention strategies designed specifically for dental professionals.
Earn 6 hours of Infection Control Continuing Education while exploring topics such as: • Standard Precautions
• PPE Best Practices
• Environmental Cleaning & Disinfection
• Sterilization
• Dental Unit Waterlines
Plus, choose from one of two afternoon specialty tracks:
🔹 Employee Health & Antibiotic Stewardship
🔹 Sterile Technique in the Dental Setting
Join colleagues from across Nebraska for a day of education, networking, and advancing safe dental care practices.
Click to register:
https://www.nicn.org/events/nicn-dental-infection-control-summit
#DentalInfectionPrevention #InfectionControl #NICN #DentalSafety #DentalEducation



