Best Association for Professionals in Infection Control Podcasts (2024)

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#57 IP Strategic Partnership: Diving Into Occupational Health With Allison Zelikoff 25:52

18d ago25:52

25:52

In this insightful podcast, nurse manager Allison Zelikoff explores the history and importance of occupational health, its partnership with infection prevention, and how she found her calling in this field. Find out more about the critical role of occupational health in promoting workplace safety and the challenges this discipline faces including a…

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#35 The Hidden Impact of COVID-19: Rising Hospital-Acquired Candida Infections 35:51

22d ago35:51

35:51

Want to stay updated on the latest in infection prevention and control? Join hosts Nicki Shore and Jessica Swain in the "Science into Practice" podcast brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. In their most recent episode, they welcomed Dr. Jose Cadena and Ms. Delvina (Mimi) Ford to talk about their…

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#56 Pulling Back the Curtain on the APIC Abstract Review Process With Trent MacAllister 26:40

2M ago26:40

26:40

In this episode of the Five Second Rule podcast, hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard speak with Trent MacAllister, Infection Preventionist at the Washington State Department of Health and APIC Annual Conference Committee member. He shares insights into the abstract review process for the APIC Annual Conference. Trent provides information on how t…

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#34 Seasoned Warriors: Navigating Infection Prevention Standards in Critical Access Hospitals 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

Did you ever wonder how Infection Prevention Program Standards were developed for Critical Access Hospitals? In this podcast, IP experts discuss their work in customizing standards to meet the unique needs of smaller hospitals. They share the challenges faced, the importance of supporting IPs in such settings, and the role of the APIC-IP competency…

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#55 Nipping Infections in the Bud: Spotlight on IPs in Long-Term Care 25:02

3M ago25:02

25:02

Explore the world of infection prevention and control in the long-term care sector on APIC's 5 Second Rule podcast. This episode features A.C. Burke, a veteran of the public health and healthcare sectors, who shares her passion for infection control in long-term care facilities. From issues of staffing and burnout to the ongoing need for roles dedi…

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#33 Infection Preventionists Unplugged: Insights From Public Health, Consulting, and Academia 46:18

3M ago46:18

46:18

Dive into the lesser-known realms of infection prevention as we uncover the fascinating roles of Infection Preventionists (IPs) beyond the traditional healthcare settings. Our guests are renowned experts Joan Hebden, Dana Piatek, and Dr. Katreena Merrill, who will share insights from the 2020 APIC Mega Survey, discuss their work in public health an…

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#54 From MRSA to Influence: A Patient’s Path to Advocacy 39:12

4M ago39:12

39:12

In this engaging episode of the Five Second Rule podcast, hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard converse with patient advocate Rosie Bartel, sharing her incredible battle with a persistent MRSA infection, which began as a complication of knee replacement surgery. As a survivor and activist, Rosie's brave story takes us through her grueling journey …

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#32 Turning Chaos Into Opportunity: Surgical Site Infections in a Pandemic 30:45

4M ago30:45

30:45

In this podcast episode of Science into Practice by the American Journal of Infection Control, hosts Nicki Shore and Jessica Swain have a fascinating discussion with infection prevention experts, Dr. Sara Reese and Jordan Zepeda. They discuss an interesting study about the increase in Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Th…

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#53 Journey to Chapter Excellence: A Tale of Two Stories 34:26

5M ago34:26

34:26

In this episode of the 5 Second Rule podcast, hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes talk with Aayushi Chheda, past president of the Midnight Sun Chapter of APIC, and Talia Lefkowitz, past president of the Greater New York Chapter of APIC, both winners of a 2023 Chapter Excellence Award. Aayushi discusses their successful strategies to revitalize th…

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#31 Navigating the Link Between Ventilator-Associated Events and Strategic Weaning Protocols 41:58

5M ago41:58

41:58

In this episode of the American Journal of Infection Control Podcast, host Nikki Shore speaks with Dr. Jennifer Sanguinet, Director of Infection Prevention at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, and Gerard Marshall, Manager of Infection Prevention at the same institution. They discuss their recent study on ventilator-associated events and the impl…

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#52 Meet the 2024 President: Tania Bubb’s Outlook for the Future of APIC 18:58

6M ago18:58

18:58

Are you ready to be inspired by a conversation with Dr. Tania Bubb, APIC's 2024 president? Listen to this podcast to learn about her volunteerism, journey to the APIC presidency, initiatives, and values that she will promote during her leadership. Hear her discuss the importance of trust and collaboration, active listening, and valuing others' live…

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#30 UV Disinfection Deployment: A Quality Improvement Initiative at an Acute Care Facility 49:46

6M ago49:46

49:46

Do you want to know how to improve infection prevention in your hospital? Join us as we speak to those in the field of infection prevention and control, like us, as well as other experts to learn about the latest research in the field and how you can implement it. We are talking to Casey Lewis and Victoria Crall, two senior infection preventionists…

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#51 APIC's Emerging Infectious Diseases Task Force: Changing Infection Prevention One Playbook at a Time 47:48

7M ago47:48

47:48

Join us as we hear from Rosa Lozano, the chair of APIC's Emerging Infectious Diseases Task Force. She discusses her role in assembling the passionate, diverse members of the task force and how they are developing operational guidance to assist infection preventionists and public health professionals in combating novel pathogens and infectious disea…

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#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates 26:41

7M ago26:41

26:41

Does longer treatment of C. difficile infection lead to fewer recurrences in patients taking concurrent antibiotics? Join us as we interview Irina Rajakumar on her research into the impact of CDI length of treatment on recurrent rates. Hear her discuss the study design and the impact of demographics such as age, clinical services, and concurrent an…

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#50 Conquering Burnout: Heather Saunders' Recipe for Wellness 36:47

8M ago36:47

36:47

Heather Saunders, an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Consultant and Research Nurse Program Manager, shares personal strategies to navigate and recover from burnout. Through Heather’s experience in healthcare she found her passion for infection prevention and is now creating awareness on the importance of self-care and practical approaches to…

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#28 A Tale of Two Hospitals: Investigating the Salmonella Javiana Outbreak 22:47

8M ago22:47

22:47

Have you ever wondered how infection prevention professionals investigate and mitigate food-borne illnesses? Join us to hear from Lisa Stancill and Madison Ponder on their study of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak in two hospitals. As they discuss the methodological challenges and lessons learned, they provide insight into the impact of immunocompromi…

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#49 Celebrating International Infection Prevention Week With Carole Kamangu: From Aspirations of Becoming a Surgeon to Gaining Tenacity and Grit in Public Health 35:23

9M ago35:23

35:23

This podcast hosted by APIC celebrates International Infection Prevention Week with guest Carole Kamangu. Carole is a nurse epidemiologist and infection prevention consultant who moved to the US in 2004 from the Democratic Republic of Congo and obtained her master's in public health. Listen to her inspiring story of her initial aspiration to become…

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#27 Putting CHG Bathing Into Practice: A Podcast With Yvette Williams 30:55

9M ago30:55

30:55

Have you ever wondered what prompted a CHG patient refusal bathing study? Join hosts Nikki Shore and Jessie Swain as the podcast "Science into Practice" dives into this topic with Yvette Williams, a nurse who studied CHG bathing in critical and non-critical areas. Hear how Yvette used her experience to create educational materials and one-on-one se…

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#48 Inside the Mind of a Vaccine Scientist: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic and Preparing for the Future of IPC with Dr. Peter Hotez 46:52

10M ago46:52

46:52

In this episode of the 5 Second Rule, hosts Kelly and Lerenza interview Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine scientist and autism parent, who shares his insights from the recent COVID-19 pandemic and provides strategies to better equip IPC programs for the future. His enlightened advice about anticipating and preparing for emerging infections, combined with …

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#26 Putting Science Into Practice: A Talk with Dr. Stella Hines on Reusable Respirator Use in Healthcare" 45:29

10M ago45:29

45:29

Are you looking to learn about the latest research in the field of infection prevention and control? Join us as we speak to Dr. Stella Hines, MD, MSPH, an occupational medicine physician and pulmonologist, about her study on user acceptance and preference for a novel reusable respirator among healthcare workers. Find out the different types of reus…

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#47 Live in Orlando 33:02

11M ago33:02

33:02

Our hosts are joined in-person by three oral and poster presenters at the 2023 APIC Annual Conference in Orlando! You'll hear about insights from a new IP director, hand hygiene compliance technology, and Candida auris. Check out more information about each oral or poster presentation in our Further Resources section. Hosted by: Lerenza Howard, MHA…

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#25 Exploring Antibiotic Resistance & Stewardship in New York State with Dr. Danielle Durant 46:14

11M ago46:14

46:14

Are you an Infection Preventionist looking to learn more about the Healthcare Association of New York's State Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative in 2015? Join us as we talk to Dr. Danielle Durant about her research and paper evaluation of the Collaborative. Dr. Durant provides us with an extensive background on HANES and the AUR Module of NHSN, r…

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#46 The IP Researcher: Unraveling Implementation Science 37:12

12M ago37:12

37:12

Tune in to hear Dr. Gilmartin share her journey from her start as an infection preventionist in a rural hospital to a Doctor of Nursing. In this episode, she discusses using implementation science and to help IPs to close the gap between what we know and what we do. Dr. Gilmartin explains effective measures in conducting research on everyday IP iss…

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#24 Breaking the Silo: Understanding the Impact of Airborne Microbial Contamination in the Operating Room with Dr. John Harp" 27:09

12M ago27:09

27:09

Do airborne contaminants increase the risk of prosthetic joint infections? In this podcast, Dr. John Harp discusses his observational study on sterile field bioburden levels in operating rooms in the United States and the risks associated with rising microbe carrying particles. Dr. Harp shares his expertise in the field, as he has a background in e…

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#45 Navigating APIC's Annual Conference & Exposition 25:47

1y ago25:47

25:47

Whether you've attended before or are a first timer, you'll want to listen as our hosts interview the 2023 APIC Annual Conference Chair Maria Whitaker. Get the hot tips that will help you navigate the conference like a pro and maximize your time among the education sessions, posters, exhibit hall, and more. Whether you attend in person or virtually…

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#23 Reporting Device-Related Infections – Healthcare Workers’ Perspective 34:08

1y ago34:08

34:08

Concerns and frustrations about inconsistencies with the public reporting of device-related healthcare associated infections: Perspectives of hospital leaders and staff. With special guest: Sarah MacEwan PhD, Ohio State UniversityBy Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#44 Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Infection Prevention: A Two-Way Street 29:52

1y ago29:52

29:52

Listen as an expert IP mentor and a successful IP mentee discuss their relationship, how they found each other, and the benefits of a mentor-mentee relationship in today's IPC workforce. Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC and Lerenza Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guests: Sheri Ives, MBA, BSN Sheri Ives has been with VDH since May of 2020. She beg…

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#22 Weighing the Connection Between a Patient Safety Climate and Infection Prevention Practices. 1:06:14

1y ago1:06:14

1:06:14

In this episode, Drs Hessels and Larson describe how a positive patient safety climate contributes to improved adherence to infection prevention and control practices. This study produced findings not previously published thus advancing the state of the science in patient and occupational health and safety and infection prevention and control. Thes…

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#43 ABCs of Infection Prevention Certification 26:21

1y ago26:21

26:21

In this episode, our hosts discuss the many certifications in IPC with CBIC immediate past president Sandra Callery and CBIC board member Tiffany Wiksten. Learn about the different options in certification, how to discover which certification is right for you, and what it could mean for the advancement of your career. For questions pertaining to th…

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#21 A Novel Way To Decrease the Amount of Inappropriate Urine Cultures Ordered 26:38

1y ago26:38

26:38

In this episode, Drs Krouss and Cho describe an intervention they did to decrease the amount of inappropriate urine cultures being ordered. They share with our audience how unnecessary urine cultures can lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Their novel approach to fixing the problem consists of a change to the orderi…

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#42 Breaking Down the Annual Risk Assessment and IP Program Plan 28:04

1+ y ago28:04

28:04

Tackling the Annual Risk Assessment and Infection Prevention Program Plan can be a daunting task even for the most experienced IP. Listen as guest speaker, Rebecca Battjes, discusses pitfalls to avoid in the process of formulating a comprehensive plan and strategies for organizational success. Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC and Lerenza Howard, MH…

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#20 Utilizing Creativity To Make a Hand Hygiene Observer Program Effective 48:45

1+ y ago48:45

48:45

In this episode, our guest Ms. Wilson shares with us success and the key components of a robust hand hygiene observer training program using the 5 Moments. Ms. Wilson breaks down the importance of feedback, asking questions, improving communication skills and strategies to make an effective hand hygiene program affordable. With special guest: Kimbe…

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#41 Tips From Expert IPs: A Foot in the Door and a Leg Up on Leadership 44:36

1+ y ago44:36

44:36

Breaking into the IPC industry can be challenging. Listen as two infection prevention experts and leaders discuss strategies on how to get started in the field, and best practices to advance your IPC career. You’ll learn how to utilize your foundational knowledge, the best ways to market yourself, and that previous experience is not always necessar…

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#19 Factors That Influence Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout: Workplace Wellness Support Makes a Difference for Infection Preventionists. 28:37

1+ y ago28:37

28:37

COVID-19 added stress to infection preventionists resulting in anxiety, depression and burnout in their work lives that may have impacted their well-being. In this podcast episode, Dr. Melnyk speaks about infection preventionists’ mental and physical health and lifestyle behaviors during the pandemic and their associations with perceived worksite w…

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#40 Strengths and Struggles of the Lone IP: Support for the "One-ers" 37:43

1+ y ago37:43

37:43

For the first episode with our new hosts, Patricia "Pat" Jackson, 2023 APIC President, stops by to answer questions on her presidency and to discuss the strengths and struggles of the lone IP, or "one-ers." Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC and Lerenza Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guest: Patricia "Pat" Jackson, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC Pat Jackson i…

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#18 Does C. Diff (Also Known As Clostridioides Difficile or C. Difficile) in Previous Room Occupants Predict C. Diff in Subsequent Room Occupants? 22:37

1+ y ago22:37

22:37

In this study Dr. Sood and colleagues explore if the risk of a patient getting Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) is higher if the room was previously occupied by a C. diff patient. Previous single-center studies suggest that exposure to a room previously occupied by a patient with C. diff infection (CDI) may increase the risk of C. diff infe…

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#39 Recruit, Train, and Retain Talent in IPC 40:41

1+ y ago40:41

40:41

APIC Hero of Infection Prevention Kelley Knapek talks about what it takes to successfully recruit, train, and retain talent in the IPC industry. Learn how she developed a tool to help others break into IPC, and how she became a 2022 Hero of Infection Prevention in Leadership. Hosted by: Marie Wilson, MSN, RN, CIC and Jay Liggins, MS, CIC About our …

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#17 Exploring Infection Preventionist (IP) Roles in Non-Acute Care Settings 28:55

1+ y ago28:55

28:55

Dr. Cervantes speaks on how she and her colleagues did a cross-sectional study using data derived from the 2020 APIC MegaSurvey to describe the state of infection prevention and control programs and personnel across nonacute clinical settings in the United States. Listen in as Dr. Cervantes tells us what the findings from this work means for the fi…

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#38 The Novice Roadmap for the Infection Preventionist: Go Your Own Way 42:47

1+ y ago42:47

42:47

The Novice Roadmap for the Infection Preventionist is an orientation guide and a pathway to earning your CIC. Listen to two of the Roadmap's creators as they discuss the Do's and Don'ts of how to engage with this valuable tool and how to get the most out of your journey through the infection prevention field. Hosted by: Marie Wilson, MS, RN, CIC an…

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#16 Did You Clean Your Hands Correctly? Using Thermal Imaging as an Innovative Way To Assess Hand Hygiene Technique. 33:07

1+ y ago33:07

33:07

John Boyce, MD, a renowned infectious disease specialist and hospital epidemiologist and colleague Richard Martinello, MD a medical director of infection prevention devised an innovative method to assess how well HCPs perform hand hygiene using portable thermal imaging. Check out how they were able to better examine hand hygiene technique. Dr. Cerv…

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#37 Environment of Scare: Expect the Unexpected 48:19

1+ y ago48:19

48:19

Environment of Care (EOC) means ‘environment in which care is being provided.’ Listen as guest hosts talk with Robert Carter on his roles as they relate to EOC and his experiences along the way. Topics covered include tips for EOC rounding, tricks for getting ready for TJC, horror stories involving gray water, and nightmares about laminated paper. …

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#15 Let's Talk About Keeping Healthcare Linens Clean 36:09

1+ y ago36:09

36:09

Join our hosts Jessie Swain and Nicki Shorr as they talk with Dr. Janet Glowicz, a Senior Infection Preventionist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion on pragmatic suggestions to improve safe handling of laundered healthcare textiles. This practice forum is based on multiple outbreak reports …

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#36 The Next 5 Seconds 34:36

2y ago34:36

34:36

APIC Communication Committee members discuss the new direction of the podcast and talk about being an IP in a post-COVID world. Hosted by: Marie Wilson, MSN, RN, CIC About our Guests: Jay Liggins, MS, CIC Jay graduated from Michigan State University with a Masters degree in Epidemiology. Go Green! He has been an Infection Preventionist for almost 5…

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#14 Let’s Talk About Improving Duodenoscope Reprocessing 17:49

2y ago17:49

17:49

Join our host Jessie Swain as she talks with Erin Sparnon, a member of the team at ECRI that surveyed sterile processing staff to learn about human factors issues in the cleaning process and share best practices. With special guest: Erin Sparnon MEngBy Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#35 NHSN Case Studies: Level Up Your Surveillance 42:15

2y ago42:15

42:15

NHSN training is a key first step to becoming a competent infection preventionist. In this episode we talk to Marc Wright, clinical science liaison for the central region at PDI, on the history of the AJIC/NHSN Case Studies, the important role they play in IP competency development, and how to make them work for you. Hosted by: Marie Wilson, MSN, R…

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#13 Let’s Talk About Steps We Can Take To Protect Patients From CRE 28:29

2y ago28:29

28:29

Listen in as our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk to Dr. Marybeth Sexton to discuss her research into the risk factors for isolation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales from normally sterile sites and the implications for infection prevention. With special guest: Mary Elizabeth Sexton MD, MSc…

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#34 Between a Rock and Hard Place: APIC's White Paper and Call to Action 49:48

2y ago49:48

49:48

Listen to Dr. Terri Rebmann discuss the key takeaways from APIC's "Between a Rock and Hard Place, Recommendations for Balancing Patient Safety and Pandemic Response" White Paper. This episode is especially important for legislators and policy makers who can prepare for potential pandemics. Hosted by: Silvia Quevedo, CAE About our Guest: Terri Rebma…

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#12 Let’s Talk About How To Reduce the Overuse of Antibiotics When Patients Are Discharged 36:11

2y ago36:11

36:11

Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with Dr. Valerie Vaughn about partnering to reduce overuse of antibiotics when patients are discharged. With special guest: Valerie Vaughn, MD, MScBy Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#33 Happy Anniversary APIC: 50 Years Strong! 43:56

2y ago43:56

43:56

For five decades, APIC has been a leading voice in the area of infection prevention and control. Listen as 2022 APIC President, Linda Dickey, and 1994 president and decades-long pioneering member, Barbara Russell, speak on the progression from the early days of infection prevention and control to the current-day focus on patient safety culture. Wha…

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#11 Let’s Talk About How Management Practices and Strategic Communication Strategies Can Be Tools To Prevent Infection 46:59

2y ago46:59

46:59

Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MS about how executive leadership attention and strategic communication strategies can help support evidence-based infection prevention practices. With special guest: Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MSBy Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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