A Proven Track Record in Infection Prevention
30+ Years in Healthcare
I've helped hundreds of healthcare systems, boards, and surgical centers prevent patient harm with smart systems—not more checklists. My clients stay with me because I simplify compliance, improve outcomes, and elevate safety culture without burning out teams.
Developer of PreventIQ™
Creator of a comprehensive framework for infection prevention that supports compliance, training, and culture-building.
Registered Nurse & CIC Certification
MS in Nursing
Nationally certified in infection control and prevention, with a clinical foundation rooted in direct patient care and safety.
30+ Years in Infection Prevention
A seasoned expert guiding hospitals, surgery centers, and ambulatory care teams through sustainable prevention strategies.
Leadership Roles in Health System Strategy & Compliance
Advised senior healthcare executives on scalable, system-wide approaches to infection risk reduction.
National Thought Leader & Educator
Regularly invited to speak at conferences and workshops, educating healthcare professionals on infection prevention, burnout.
Donna Nucci - Publications and Posters
2026 ICHE MRSA Reduction and Bundle Implementation Study (Nucci et al.).
POSTER: International ID Society: Reducing BSI with novel ETOH nasal treatment across a large academic medical system
AJIC (2020) “Decreasing Colon Surgical Site Infections Through Multidisciplinary Engagement Using a Practice Bundle.
AJIC (2020) — “Development of a Standardized Case Review Process Across a Health System.”
AJIC (2020) — “Ambulatory Risk Assessment Framework for Infection Prevention.”
ICHE, Cambridge University Press — “Cluster of Post-operative Pseudomonas aeruginosa Endophthalmitis Infection at an Outpatient Cataract Center.”
AORN Journal — “Overcoming Resistance to Infection Prevention Best Practices.” Forthcoming