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 2025
| Name | Organization / Journal | Type | Link |
| Impact of Leadership in Infection Control: Insights from a National Dental Healthcare Personnel Survey | ADS – Association for Dental Safety | Poster | Link to Poster |
| Infection Prevention Program Infrastructure and Implementation of Best Practice Recommendations in Outpatient Healthcare Facilities | SHEA – Society of Healthcare Epidemiology of America | Poster | Link to Poster |
| Understanding Infection Control Needs in Nebraska Schools: Insights from School Health Staff | IDSA / ID Week – Infectious Diseases Society of America | Poster | Link to Poster |
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 |
