Dawn Karr

Dawn Karr is the Infection Preventionist at the Iowa Veterans Home with 40 years of healthcare experience, including 35 years in long-term care. She has held numerous leadership and clinical roles, including Nursing Supervisor, Director of Nursing, MDS Coordinator, Skilled Nursing Coordinator, and Wound Nurse, giving her broad expertise in clinical operations and regulatory compliance. Dawn also served as an Adjunct Instructor at Hawkeye Community College for 10 years as a CNA Instructor, helping educate and mentor future healthcare professionals. She earned her RN from the Marshalltown School of Nursing and later completed her BSN, demonstrating a strong commitment to professional growth. In her current role, she is dedicated to advancing infection prevention practices, staff education, and resident safety through evidence-based care.

Title: Infection Prevention: A Facility Wide Approach

Brief Description: Iowa Veterans Home delivers in-person infection prevention education to all employees through multiple approaches to ensure understanding and compliance across all departments.