Latest Infectionpreventionist Podcast Episodes
#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 minutesWant 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 ...
#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 minutesDid 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...
#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 minutesDive 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...
#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 minutesIn 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...
#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 minutesIn 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...
#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 minutesDo 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...
#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 minutesDoes 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...
#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 minutesHave 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, ...
#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 minutesHave 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...
#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 minutesAre 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...
#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 minutesAre 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...
#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 minutesDo 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...
#23 Reporting Device-Related Infections – Healthcare Workers’ Perspective
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - June 01, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutesConcerns 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
#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 hourIn 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...
#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 minutesIn 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...
#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 minutesIn 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...
#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 minutesCOVID-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...
#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 minutesIn 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...
#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 minutesDr. 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...
#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 minutesJohn 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...
#15 Let's Talk About Keeping Healthcare Linens Clean
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - October 06, 2022 04:00 - 36 minutesJoin 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...
#14 Let’s Talk About Improving Duodenoscope Reprocessing
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - September 01, 2022 04:00 - 17 minutesJoin 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
#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 minutesListen 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...
#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 minutesTune 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
#11 Let’s Talk About How Management Practices and Strategic Communication Strategies Can Be Tools To Prevent Infection
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - June 02, 2022 04:00 - 46 minutesTune 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, MS
#10 Working Together To Contain a CRAB Outbreak in a COVID-19 ICU
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - May 05, 2022 04:00 - 25 minutesTune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with infection preventionists Rachel Guran and Kelsi Canavan along with Dr. Paula Eckardt about containing a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii complex outbreak in a COVID-19 intensive care unit. With special guests: Rache...
#9 What Can We Learn From Two AJIC Studies About Encouraging Flu Vaccination for Home Healthcare Personnel and Fogging To Reduce C. difficile?
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - April 07, 2022 04:00 - 41 minutesListen as our hosts speak with researcher Jingjing Shang about increasing flu vaccination of home healthcare personnel using policies, easy access to vaccine, and incentives. Also, tune in to hear from infection preventionist Debra Runyan about what a decade-long study tells us about how fogging...
#8 Let’s Talk About the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Associated Infections: Getting Back to Basics
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - March 03, 2022 05:00 - 24 minutesListen as our hosts speak with Infection Preventionist Lisa Sturm about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-onset bloodstream infections (HOBSI) in one large health system. What can we learn from this system's experiences during the pandemic to help us reduce healthcare-associated in...
#7 Using Technology for More Efficient Data Collection and Considering Improved Patient Care in Isolation
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - February 03, 2022 14:38 - 36 minutesListen as we speak with our guests about how technology can impact the daily work of infection preventionists, specifically using the electronic medical record (EMR) to better predict possible outbreaks, respond to them more quickly, and to better differentiate between community and hospital ons...
#6 A Look at COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Who Do People Trust To Give Them Vaccine Advice and How Can We Use This Information Now and in the Future?
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice - January 06, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutesListen as our hosts talk with Dr. Gina Piscitello of Rush University Medical Center about a study she and her colleagues conducted entitled “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Care Workers, Communication and Policy-Making.” During this episode hosts discuss the Health Belief Model used in t...
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