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Pathogens of Interest

The Nebraska Infection Control Assessment and Promotion Program (ICAP) team is committed to supporting many different healthcare providers in their infection prevention and control needs. We are happy to provide resources that are tailored to Special, Emerging and Pathogens of Interest in different healthcare setting types.
The following resources have been collected to help support healthcare facilities in providing the most up to date and accurate information regarding infection prevention and control.
If your facility has questions relating to a current outbreak, exposure or pathogen of interest, please call our team at (402)552-2881 to be connected with an experienced Infection Preventionist.
CDC Health Alert Network (HAN) Alerts
Pathogens of Interest Resource Pages
COVID-19
COVID-19 Resource Page
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Mpox Resources and Updates
Mpox Resource Page
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Influenza
Influenza Resource Page
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Poliovirus
Poliovirus Resource Page
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RSV
RSV Resource Page
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Syphilis
Syphilis Resource Page
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Viral Hemorrhagic Fever
Viral Hemorrhagic Fever Resource Page
arrow_forwardNebraska Respiratory Illness Dashboard
Note: The dashboard is updated by Nebraska DHHS on a weekly basis. At the bottom of the dashboard is a scroll bar that lets you switch between views–RSV, Influenza, and COVID-19
When: 12 PM Central Time
Occurs the 2nd Wednesday of every month
Topic: Infection Prevention Updates for Acute Care and Outpatient Settings
Join Zoom Meetinghttps://unmc.zoom.us/j/98041355836?pwd=c3U3RTNNMm1nakRNNllrL0I5VzQ5Zz09
Meeting ID: 980 4135 5836Passcode: 917803
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he next webinar will be on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Slides for that webinar will be posted here: Hospital – ICAP at approximately 11:30 am.
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Nebraska ICAP is currently scheduling Infection Control Assessments of Risk (ICARs) for the spring and summer seasons.
🌟 Spots are limited, so facilities interested in receiving an ICAR should contact us soon to reserve a date!
📞 Call: 402‑552‑2881
📧 Email: NebraskaICAP@NebraskaMed.com
🕗 Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (CST)
We look forward to supporting your facility’s infection prevention efforts!
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Did you know? Nebraska ranked 10th highest in outpatient antibiotic prescribing in the U.S. in 2024. 🩺💊
Staying informed helps us all support better antibiotic stewardship!
👉 Check out the February issue of The Antimicrobial Advocate to learn more: https://asap.nebraskamed.com/2026/03/02/the-antimicrobial-advocate-volume-3-issue-2/
❓ What is CHARM?
Collaboration to Harmonize Antimicrobial Registry Measures — an initiative focused on improving antibiotic use through standardized, meaningful data.
Learn more here: 🔗 ferris.edu/charm.htm
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Be alert for measles in any patient who presents with a fever and rash — especially if they are:
• Unvaccinated for measles, or
• Recently traveled internationally (within the past 21 days)
The infographic below, created by PFL/AAP, is an excellent resource for all patient‑facing staff.
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