Nebraska ICAP Publications and Presentations
Every year ICAP participates in a number of conferences and journals to publish data relevant to infection prevention and control topics in various health care settings. Review our publications and presentations categorized by year–
Year 2024
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
The impact of statewide educational webinars on infection prevention and control knowledge and policy updates in acute and long-term care facilities during the COVID-19 pandemic: the Nebraska experience | ICHE – Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology | Concise Communication | Link to the article |
Resources needed by critical access hospitals to address identified infection prevention and control program gaps | ASHE – Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology | Original Article | Link to the article |
Shedding Light on Cleanliness: Leveraging ATP Testing for Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Education in the Dental Setting | ADS – Association for Dental Safety | Poster | Link to the poster |
Public Health and the Dental Practice: A Success Story | ADS – Association for Dental Safety | Poster | Link to the poster |
Assessing Implementation of Evidence-Based Practice Recommendations for Prevention of Surgical Site Infections Through a Statewide Survey of Nebraska Hospitals | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Year 2023
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
Attendance and Learning Outcomes of a Statewide Infection Prevention and Control Education and Support Webinars Initiative during the COVID-19 Pandemic: The Nebraska Experience | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Abstract & Poster | Link to the abstract Link to the poster |
Training opportunities in sterilization and disinfection of patient care items and devices in dental settings | ICHE – Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology | Research Brief | Link to the article |
Comparing Infection Prevention and Control Program Gaps During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Pre-pandemic Assessments in Critical Access Hospitals | APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology | Abstract & Poster | Link to the abstract Link to the poster |
Investigation and Prevention of Pseudomonas aeruginosa Surgical Site Infections Following Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placements in Pediatric Patients | CSTE – Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists | Poster | Link to the poster |
Year 2022
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
A Highly Effective ID Physician and Infection Preventionist-led Interactive Webinar Series for Infection Prevention and Control Training Among Frontline Healthcare Workers | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Abstract | Link to the abstract |
Differences in infection prevention and control training needs between healthcare workers: Results of a learning needs assessment focused on nursing assistants and dental professionals | ICHE – Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology | Letter to the Editor | Link to the article |
Leveraging State Health Department and Academia Partnership for COVID-19 Prevention and Containment in Long-Term Care Facilities | CSTE – Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists | Abstract | Link to the abstract |
Abundant Opportunities to Improve Infection Control Training and Assessment in Dentistry | APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology | Abstract & Poster | Link to the abstract Link to the poster |
Cleaning up Sterilization and Disinfection: Training Opportunities Identified in Dentistry | ADS – Association for Dental Safety | Poster | Link to the poster |
Year 2021
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
Infection Prevention and Control Training Needs and Preferences Among Frontline Health Professionals | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Abstract & Poster | Link to the abstract Link to the poster |
Resources Needed by Critical Access Hospitals to Address Identified Infection Prevention and Control Program Gaps | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Abstract & Poster | Link to the abstract Link to the poster |
Year 2019
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
Factors Associated with Infection Preventionist Turnover in Long-term Care Facilities | APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology | Abstract & PPT | Link to the abstract Link to the PPT |
Understanding the Gaps in Flexible Endoscope Reprocessing Practices in Ambulatory Surgical Centers | SHEA – Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Year 2018
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
Frequently Identified Infection Prevention and Control Gaps in Critical Access Hospitals | APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology | PPT | Link to the PPT |
Impact of an Audit and Feedback Program on Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection in Critical Access Hospitals and Long-term Care Facilities | APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology | Poster | Link to the poster |
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Policies, Protocols and Practices: A Survey of 27 Long-Term Care Facilities | SHEA – Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Frequently Identified Infection Control Gaps in Outpatient Hemodialysis Facilities | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Infection Control Risk Mitigation and Implementation of Evidence-Based Recommendations in Long-Term Care Facilities | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Impact of Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) Team on Infection Control Programs in Acute Care Hospitals in Nebraska | CSTE – Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists | Poster | Link to the poster |
Year 2017
Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
Assessment of Instrument Reprocessing in Critical Access Hospitals | APIC – Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology | Poster | Link to the poster |
Frequently Identified Infection Control Gaps Related to Hand Hygiene in Long-Term Care Facilities | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Infection Control in Long-Term Care Facilities: Frequently Identified Gaps in Infrastructure, Surveillance and Safety | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Frequently Identified Gaps in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Long-Term Care Facilities | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Frequently Identified Gaps in Antibiotic Stewardship Programs in Critical Access Hospitals | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |
Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection in Long-Term Care Facilities: Opportunities for Improvement | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to the poster |