Nebraska ICAP & ASAP

Pertussis cases are spiking locally. Be on the lookout for that tell-tale cough. News 6 Pertussis Cases Spiking in Douglas County: https://lnkd.in/epQm2MBm What's that sound? Whooping Cough: https://lnkd.in/eDRCA-Bq For information on symptoms, prevention and treatment, visit the CDC at: https://lnkd.in/eSY54bJ

Happy Thanksgiving to all! We appreciate you and the support you've given us throughout the year, and hope you have a wonderful day. As a reminder, our office is closed today, but we do have an IP on call for emergencies from 8 am-4 pm. The on-call number is the same, 402.552.2881. We'll be back bright and early tomorrow, Friday, 11/29 and look forward to working with you soon! Photo By Shamblen Studios | Unsplash

Can I give patients their teeth after they have been extracted? Yes, you may return extracted teeth to patients upon request. Once an extracted tooth is returned to a patient, it is no longer considered a potential risk to dental health care personnel and is no longer subject to the provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Bloodborne Pathogens Standard. #NebraskaICAP #WayCoolWednesday #InfectionControl #InfectionPrevention #Healthcare For more information, visit: https://lnkd.in/ged5bWiz

It is time for celebration and sharing good company! We will be closed Thursday for Thanksgiving, but we are here today and Friday. 402-552-2881 nebraskaicap@nebraskamed.com nebraskaasap@nebraskamed.com icap.nebraskamed.com asap.nebraskamed.com

The November issue of the Dental IPC Bites newsletter is live! This month we explore what can happen with an overloaded sterilizer, the impact source water has for dental unit waterline quality and a great resource on emergency preparedness for the dental office. You can find the issue on our website at: https://lnkd.in/g83KeUJe You can also find past issues and sign up to have the newsletter delivered to your email inbox at: https://lnkd.in/gG-uaY-3

The holidays are right around the corner and this means gathering with friends and family! The good news is there are things you can do to be prepared for staying healthy. Check out the CDC's guidance on how to prevent respiratory viral transmission at: https://lnkd.in/dQr-3nHw

U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (USAAW) is coming to an end but CDC’s commitment to combating the emergence and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance (AR) continues. Fighting AR takes all of us and everyone can play a role. bit.ly/4cDoRCn #USAAW24

CDC takes a One Health approach to fighting #AntimicrobialResistance (AR), which requires that everyone across human, animal, and environmental health collaborate to slow its spread. Learn how we all can fight AR together. bit.ly/3L8mSu1 #USAAW24

More data leads to better decisions and improved outcomes, especially in healthcare, where data-driven insights can save lives. Head over to our new blog post for insights into NHSN Antibiotic Use and Resistance Module reporting updates in Nebraska! 🔗 Read the blog: https://lnkd.in/gAz798Nc #USAAW24 #BeAntibioticsAware Photo By Bermix Studio | Unsplash

Antibiotics and antifungals used as pesticides in agriculture can lead to contamination of the environment (e.g., water and soil). This can speed up the development and spread of #AntimicrobialResistance. Learn more: bit.ly/3xyxT4U #USAAW24