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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - June 06, 2024 04:00 - 35 minutes
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 ...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - May 02, 2024 04:00 - 28 minutes
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...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - April 04, 2024 04:00 - 46 minutes
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 AP...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - March 07, 2024 05:00 - 30 minutes
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 S...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - February 01, 2024 05:00 - 41 minutes
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 rec...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - January 04, 2024 05:00 - 49 minutes
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 a...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - December 07, 2023 05:00 - 26 minutes
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 demograp...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - November 02, 2023 04:00 - 22 minutes
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, ...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - October 05, 2023 04:00 - 30 minutes
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 experi...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - September 07, 2023 04:00 - 45 minutes
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 he...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - August 03, 2023 04:00 - 46 minutes
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 exten...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - July 06, 2023 04:00 - 27 minutes
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 h...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes
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 University

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#22 Weighing the Connection Between a Patient Safety Climate and Infection Prevention Practices.

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - May 04, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour
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...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - April 06, 2023 04:00 - 26 minutes
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...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - March 02, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes
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...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - February 02, 2023 05:00 - 28 minutes
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 pan...

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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?

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - January 05, 2023 05:00 - 22 minutes
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...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - November 08, 2022 05:00 - 28 minutes
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 tell...

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - November 03, 2022 04:00 - 33 minutes
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 a...

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#15 Let's Talk About Keeping Healthcare Linens Clean

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - October 06, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes
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...

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Ugly Head of an Old Disease - Polio!

Infection Prevention Spotlight - September 23, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 18 ratings
Does it seem like every few days there is a report of a new or old organism or disease poking its head up and staying “I’m here! Look at me!” I’m sure as an infection Preventionist or ID physician, it may seem that way to you. If you are in the cities and towns that are having these outbreaks it...

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#14 Let’s Talk About Improving Duodenoscope Reprocessing

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - September 01, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutes
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 MEng

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What the Cross Means to Me - The Imitation Of Christ (Ep70)

What the Cross Means to Me - August 06, 2022 12:08 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
A devotional exploring fresh perspectives on the meaning of the cross. - What the Cross Means to Me - The Imitation Of Christ (Ep70) for Sat, 6 Aug 2022

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - August 04, 2022 04:00 - 28 minutes
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 S...

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What the Cross Means to Me - The Seperation (Ep69)

What the Cross Means to Me - July 30, 2022 12:07 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
A devotional exploring fresh perspectives on the meaning of the cross. - What the Cross Means to Me - The Seperation (Ep69) for Sat, 30 Jul 2022

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What the Cross Means to Me - The Imitation Of Christ (Ep69)

What the Cross Means to Me - July 23, 2022 12:07 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
A devotional exploring fresh perspectives on the meaning of the cross. - What the Cross Means to Me - The Imitation Of Christ (Ep69) for Sat, 23 Jul 2022

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What the Cross Means to Me - The Shadow (Ep68)

What the Cross Means to Me - July 16, 2022 12:07 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
A devotional exploring fresh perspectives on the meaning of the cross. - What the Cross Means to Me - The Shadow (Ep68) for Sat, 16 Jul 2022

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What the Cross Means to Me - The Vigilance (Ep67)

What the Cross Means to Me - July 09, 2022 12:07 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 35 ratings
A devotional exploring fresh perspectives on the meaning of the cross. - What the Cross Means to Me - The Vigilance (Ep67) for Sat, 9 Jul 2022

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

American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - July 07, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutes
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, MSc

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