Nebraska ICAP & ASAP

06/12/2026

Check out these new resources from National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center!

NETEC has released two new Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease resources designed to support healthcare facilities:

📄 SBAR Template – A customizable framework for communicating key information with staff and partners.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – A flexible tool to help address common questions, support staff awareness, and promote consistent messaging.

Together, these resources can help organizations:
✔️ Support preparedness activities
✔️ Strengthen staff awareness and education
✔️ Facilitate communication and information sharing
✔️ Adapt resources to meet facility-specific needs

🔗 SBAR Template: https://ow.ly/9Mlg50Z9FPH

🔗 FAQ: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/ebola2021/item/1864



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06/11/2026

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

Please click the link below to join the webinar: https://unmc.zoom.us/j/99057820437?pwd=MDdodTRPK0hOeG5xMU9vQmVPYncvQT09

Webinar ID: 990 5782 0437
Passcode: 385824

Slides for that webinar will be posted on our website at approximately 11:30am.

Long-Term Care - ICAP

06/10/2026

Acute Care & Outpatient Monthly Webinar

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 5836
Passcode: 917803

The next webinar will be on Wednesday, March 10, 2026.

Slides for that webinar will be posted here: Hospital – ICAP at approximately 11:30 am.

06/03/2026

Our team has been active this week at the 2026 CSTE Annual conference through poster presentations, speaking engagements, and panel discussions.

06/02/2026

Use this Project Firstline micro-learn to educate your team on what to do when they see a patient with a rash. The micro-learns are a series of guided discussions that connect infection control concepts to immediate, practical value, so healthcare workers can recognize risks and stop the spread of germs. Also Available in Spanish!.

https://www.cdc.gov/project-firstline/hcp/training/micro-learn-rash.html

Lead a quick training on preventing germ spread when you see a patient with a rash.

05/27/2026

Clostridioides difficile in Healthcare: Recognize the Risk and Stop the Spread

Use this infographic to educate healthcare workers about the risk of C. diff in health care and infection control actions they can take to help stop the spread!

Click Here to Access:https://www.cdc.gov/project-firstline/media/pdfs/c-diff-in-healthcare-508.pdf

05/21/2026

Forbes recently highlighted the preparedness infrastructure developed in the U.S. following the 2014 Ebola outbreak, including the role of NETEC and the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS).

NETEC coordinates the NSPS, a national network that includes 13 Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers (RESPTCs) with biocontainment units, trained teams, and expertise in managing high-consequence infectious diseases such as Ebola.

As the current Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak continues to evolve, the article emphasizes the importance of sustained coordination between healthcare systems, public health agencies, and preparedness partners nationwide.

Read more in Forbes: https://ow.ly/AF9650Z2cvL



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05/14/2026

Use this environmental services (EVS) micro-learn to educate EVS workers on the importance of regularly cleaning and organizing their cart supplies and items to prevent the spread of germs.

Access micro-learn here:
https://www.cdc.gov/project-firstline/hcp/training/evs-clean-carts.html

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05/11/2026

Are you an experienced Infection Preventionist looking for a change of pace? Come join our team!

Implement, coordinate, and evaluate the infection control process for small and rural healthcare facilities of all types across Nebraska in order to reduce the risk of infections in patients, visitors, and personnel.

This is a remote, grant funded position secured for one year, future funding is to be determined.

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: Infection Preventionist-ICAP Grant Nebraska Medicine is seeking an Infection Preventionist to join our team! The individual in this...

05/05/2026

NE ICAP announces a *NEW RESOURCE* approved by CDC PFL.

*SAFE INJECTION PREPARATION*

Hang it in your medication preparation rooms and areas as to remind staff of important infection prevention steps to keep their patients safe!

Find it on our All-Facility Hub, under Injection Safety: https://icap.nebraskamed.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/05/PFL-Safe-Injection-Prep.pdf

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