Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM,and Friday, March 31, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Methodist Women's Hospital Medical Office Building (MOB) 717 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, NE 68022, 2nd floor conference rooms (Picotte/Sharp and Bernard/Abbott Rooms). If you choose to take the post-test, that starts at 4:00pm. See the details below.
PLEASE NOTE: Learners who attend the full course (two days) have the option to obtain a Long-Term Care certificate of knowledge validation by taking a written post-test after the training. This certificate is issued by NICN in collaboration with Nebraska ICAP and Nebraska DHHS Epidemiology Unit, and it is valid for three years. The post-test will be administered at the conclusion of the Day two Long-Term Care & Assisted Living session. There is no additional cost for this. There is no continuing education offered for this test. The test will start at 4:00pm.
Attendees must be capable of wearing well-fitted, hospital-grade, multilayer procedural masks. Fabric masks, gaiters, vented masks, face shields and bandanas are not allowed. Appropriate masks will be provided at entrances. Fabric masks over surgical masks and nonvented N95/KN95 masks may be allowed.
BEFORE REGISTERING: This is the Primary Infection Prevention Track Two: Prevention for All Health Care Settings and Long-Term Care and Assisted Living Facilities. If that is not the course you thought, and you want to instead register for the Primary Infection Prevention Track One: Prevention for All Health Care Settings, Acute Care Hospital, Ambulatory Care & Surgical Centers, please click here.
Value: $600.00 Cost: $300, or $345 with the purchase of a non-refundable booklet. If you choose not to purchase a booklet, the handouts will be available in the 'Course Materials' section of this registration page.
Late registration after 3/22 with no option of purchasing a booklet.
We welcome all nurses and any other healthcare providers interested in learning more about the core components of infection prevention and control in healthcare settings.
The Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN) Primary Infection Prevention course offers a combination of lectures, discussions, and educational activities on the prevention and control of infections in various health care settings. The first day will focus on infection and prevention for all health care settings. Day two will focus on long-term care and assisted living facilities. Learners who attend the full course (two days) have the option to obtain a Long-Term Care certificate of knowledge validation by taking a written post-test after the training. This certificate is issued by NICN in collaboration with Nebraska ICAP and Nebraska DHHS Epidemiology Unit, and it is valid for three years. The post-test will be administered at the conclusion of the Day two Long-Term Care & Assisted Living session.
Program Objectives:
- Choose at least one new infection control method to integrate into practice
- Discuss ways to prevent and stop the transmission of infection
In order to receive continuing education hours for this event, you must meet the following completion requirements:
- Attendance at the entire activity both days
- Completion/submission of evaluation form
Day One:
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Time |
Topic |
Presenter, credentials, employer |
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7:30 – 8:00 |
Registration, Networking |
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8:00- 8:30 |
Basic Microbiology |
Dr. Richard Hankins, Nebraska Medicine, Assistant Professor (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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8:30- 9:00 |
Hand Hygiene |
Kristi Felix, MSN, RN, CRRN, CIC, FAPIC, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, Infection Prevention Supervisor (.50 CH) (.50 CH) (60 minutes total) |
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9:00-9:30 |
Personal Protective Equipment |
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9:30 -9:45 |
Break |
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9:45-10:25 |
Respiratory Protection Plan Implementation |
Elizabeth Beam PhD, RN, Assistant Professor with University of Nebraska Medical Center (.67 CH) (40 minutes) |
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10:25 -11:15 |
Infection Prevention Risk Assessment |
Josette McConville, BSN, RN, CIC, Nebraska ICAP/Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist (Kearney) (.83CH) (50 minutes) |
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11:15-11:45 |
The IP educator: Tips on Teaching Adults |
Candice Kennedy, MSN, BSN, AND, Nebraska ICAP/Nebraska Medicine, Professional Development Specialist (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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11:45-12:15 |
Lunch |
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12:15-1:05 |
Environmental Cleaning |
Kate Tyner, BSN, RN, CIC, Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska ICAP, Infection Prevention Supervisor (.83 CH) (50 minutes) |
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1:05-1:55 |
Waterborne Pathogens |
Andy Sass, RN, BSN, Nebraska Methodist Health System, Service Leader of Epidemiology (.83 CH) (50 minutes) |
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1:55-2:05 |
Break |
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2:05-2:50 |
Infection Prevention in Health Care Providers |
Dr. Rick Starlin, UNMC, Assistant Professor (.75 CH) (45 minutes) |
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2:50 – 3:40 |
Nebraska Public Health |
Helen Giambrone Infectious Disease Epidemiology Disease Investigator with Douglas County Health Department (.83 CH) (50 minutes) |
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Dr. Ishrat Kamal-AhmedNebraska Department of Health and Human Services |
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3:40-3:50 |
Break |
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3:50- 4:20 |
Transmission Based Precautions |
Kate Tyner, BSN, RN, CIC, Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska ICAP, Infection Prevention Supervisor (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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4:20-4:50 |
Injection Safety and Point of Care Testing |
Jessica Linder, MLT(ASCP), Lexington Regional Health Center, Infection Control Coordinator (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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4:50-5:00 |
Evaluation |
No CH |
Day Two:
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Time |
Topic |
Presenter, credentials, employer |
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8:00 – 8:40 |
IC Program and Infrastructure |
Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, UNMC, Associate Professor (.67 CH) (40 minutes) |
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8:40 – 9:10 |
“Top 10 IC Citations” |
Connie Knorr, RN, BSN, Nebraska Health Care Association, Director of Professional Development (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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9:10 - 9:40 |
Resident Safety and Vaccination **Add Covid vaccine** |
Lindsey Weiland, MSN-Edu, BSN, RN, Wound Care/Staff Development with Immanuel Communities -Newport (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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9:40 – 9:55 |
Break (15 min) |
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9:55 – 10:45 |
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Program infrastructure and Interventions |
Jenna Preusker, PharmD, BCPS, Nebraska Medicine (.83 CH) (50 minutes) |
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10:45 – 11:40 |
Antimicrobial Stewardship: Tracking, Reporting and Education |
Alex Neukirch, PharmD, Community Pharmacy Services, Consultant Pharmacist (.92 CH) (55 minutes) |
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11:40 - 12:20 |
Lunch (40 min) |
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12:20 - 1:20 |
Surveillance and Data Analysis |
Lacey Pavlovsky, RN, MSN, CIC, Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist (1.0 CH) (60 minutes) |
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1:20 – 1:50 |
Wounds and Infection Control |
Dr. Anna Fisher, Hillcrest Health Services, Director (.50 CH) (30 minutes) |
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1:50 – 2:40 |
Outbreak management |
Tammi Schaffart, BSN, RN, Douglas County Health Center, Infection Preventionist (.83 CH) (50 minutes) |
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Nancy Esch, MPH, RN, IBCLC, Central District Health Department, Infection Preventionist |
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2:40-2:50 |
Break (10 min) |
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3:00- 3:50 |
Workshop |
Sarah Stream, MPH, CDIPC, CDA, FADAA, Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist |
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Dr. Jody Scebold, Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist |
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Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, UNMC, Associate Professor (content expert) |
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Dr. Ishrat Kamal-Ahmad (content expert) (.83 CH) (50 minutes) |
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3:50- 4:00 |
Evaluation |
(.17 CH) (10 minutes) |
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4:00 – 5:00 |
Exam |
(No CH) The post-test will be administered at the conclusion of Day 2 Long-Term Care Facilities session. It is comprised of 25 questions, with a passing score of 80 percent. There is no additional cost for taking the post-test or to receive the certificate. If you desire to take the post-test, mark the appropriate box on the registration form. |
Disclaimer:
All content provided here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for individualized professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Nothing contained herein establishes or shall be used to establish a standard of care.
Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development awards educational contact hours to the disciplines listed below. Each professional is accountable to understand their accrediting/licensing body's standards and requirements. The definitive source of information on continuing education requirements is your state or national regulatory board.
Nurses: 14.5 contact hours awarded. Midwest Multistate Division Provider Approval #NE1025-1. Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development is approved with distinction as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the Midwest Multistate Division, an accredited approver by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Education Credit: 14.5 Education hours. Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development assigns education hours based on 60 minutes of classroom instruction for each offering. Participants may use these for their professional continuing education hours and toward re-licensure if so approved within the standards and guidelines of their discipline.
Name: Dr. Trevor VanSchooneveld
Relevant Relationship: Biomerieux, Thermo-Fisher, AN2 Therapeutics, Insmed
Nature of Relationship: Dr. Van Schooneveld is a consultant for Thermo-Fisher and Biomerieux. He is also a Principle Investigator for: Duke University.
All of the relevant financial relationships listed have been mitigated. Nebraska DHHS, Merck & Co, Inc., Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., Insmed, and AN2 Therapeutics.
Name: Dr. Muhammad Ashraf
Relevant Relationship: Merck & Co. Inc
Nature of Relationship: Principal Investigator of investigator initiated research grant from Merck & Co. Inc
Relevant financial relationships have been mitigated
Name: Dr. Mark Rupp
Relevant Relationship: Teleflex, 3M, Citius Pharmaceutical, Medpace/Armata Pharmaceuticals. ContraFect
Nature of Relationship: Consultant, Site PI, Scientific Advisory Board, Clinical Trail Data Adjudication Committee
Relevant financial relationships have been mitigated
There are no other financial relationships to disclose.
This activity is being jointly provided by Nebraska Methodist College Professional Development and The Nebraska Infection Control Network (NICN).
Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and Friday, March 31, 2023, from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, at Methodist Women's Hospital Medical Office Building (MOB) 717 N 190th Plaza, Elkhorn, NE 68022, 2nd floor conference rooms (Picotte/Sharp and Bernard/Abbott Rooms). If you choose to take the post-test, that starts at 4:00pm.
Day One
Dr. Richard Hankins, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Assistant Professor
Kristi Felix, MSN, RN, CRRN, CIC, FAPIC, Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals, Infection Prevention Supervisor
Elizabeth Beam PhD, RN, Assistant Professor with University of Nebraska Medical Center
Josette McConville, BSG, RN, CIC, Nebraska ICAP/Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist
Candice Kennedy, MSN, BSN, AND, Nebraska ICAP/Nebraska Medicine, Professional Development Specialist
Kate Tyner, BSN, RN, CIC, Nebraska Medicine, Nebraska ICAP, Infection Prevention Supervisor
Andy Sass, BSN, RN, Nebraska Methodist Health System, Service Leader of Epidemiology
Dr. Rick Starlin, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Assistant Professor
Helen Giambrone, Infectious Disease Epidemiology Disease Investigator with Douglas County Health Department
Dr. Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Jessica Linder, MLT(ASCP), Lexington Regional Health Center, Infection Control Coordinator
Day Two
Dr. Muhammad Ashraf, University of Nebraska Medical Center, Associate Professor
Connie Knorr, BSN, RN Nebraska Health Care Association, Director of Professional Development
Lindsey Weiland, MSN-Edu, BSN, RN, Wound Care/Staff Development with Immanuel Communities-Newport
Jenna Preusker, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacist Coordinator, Nebraska Antimicrobial Stewardship Assessment and Promotion Program Nebraska Medicine
Alex Neukirch, PharmD, Community Pharmacy Services, Consultant Pharmacist
Lacey Pavlovsky, MSN, CIC, RN, Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist
Dr. Anna Fisher, Hillcrest Health Services, Director
Tammi Schaffart, BSN, RN, Douglas County Health Center, Infection Preventionist
Nancy Esch, MPH, RN, IBCLC, Central District Health Department, Infection Preventionist
Dr. Jody Scebold, Nebraska Medicine, Infection Preventionist
Dr. Ishrat Kamal-Ahmad, Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services
Handouts will be added once received from the presenters.
Day One:
2a Personal Protective Equipment
3 Respiratory Protection Plan Implementation
4 Infection Prevention Risk Assessment
5 The IP educator: Tips on Teaching Adults
8 Infection Prevention in Health Care Providers
9 NE Public Health - Kamal Ahmed
9 Nebraska Public Health Giambrone
10 Transmission Based Precautions
11 Injection Safety and Point of Care Testing
Day Two:
1 IC Program and Infrastructure
3 Resident Safety and Vaccination
4 Antimicrobial Stewardship: Program infrastructure and Interventions
5 Antimicrobial Stewardship: Tracking, Reporting and Education
6 Surveillance and Data Analysis
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