American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice

Oct 02 2024 39 ep. 34 mins 17
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Join infection preventionists as they have conversations with authors of the latest research in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) about how to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control. While learning how to put the latest science into practice, maybe you will be inspired to take the next steps to develop your own research projects.

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#39 PEP Talk: Insights From the National Post-Exposure Hotline

Oct 02 2024 25 mins  
In this fascinating AJIC Science Into Practice episode, hosts Nikki and Jessica explore the crucial topic of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with guest Dr. Carolyn Chu, Chief Clinical Officer of the National Clinician Consultation Center. They discuss the PEP line, a teleconsultation service supporting healthcare providers who manage exposures to bloodborne pathogens. The trio delv

#38 Genome Sequencing Reveals: COVID's 5-Hour Airborne Journey

Sep 04 2024 28 mins  
In this podcast, hosts delve right into an enlightening discussion with Dr. Michael Charness, Dr. Kalpana Gupta, and Dr. Katherine Linsenmeyer about transmission dynamics in infection control. They particularly zero in on an investigation into the aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 hours after hospital room changeovers, touching on key findings such as the significance of reversion

#37 Unraveling the Sociospatial Patterns: Health Disparities in US Skilled Nursing Facilities Amid COVID-19

Jul 31 2024 41 mins  
In the podcast, guests Dr. Cynthia Lakon and Dr. John Hipp discuss their research on the socio-spatial health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic in US skilled nursing facilities. They discuss the factors that influence the pervasiveness of the pandemic within these facilities, such as the social and economic condition of the surrounding area, the funding allocated to the nurs

#36 Neurosurgery Unplugged: Traffic Control in the Operating Room

Jul 03 2024 25 mins  
In this engaging podcast episode our guests, Heather Dixon, Mathea Schafer, and Dr. Mohamed Yassin, discuss their article about the automated traffic monitoring of the Neurosurgical Operating Room. Listen to get insights on their research, professional journeys, and innovative techniques used in the study. With special guests: Mohamed Yassin, MD, PhD, Infectious Disease Physician,

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

Jun 05 2024 35 mins  
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 recent research on Hospital-Acqui

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

May 01 2024 28 mins  
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 model. They also discus the impac

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

Apr 03 2024 46 mins  
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 and academia, and reveal how they ar

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

Mar 06 2024 30 mins  
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. The experts shed light on whether su

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

Jan 31 2024 41 mins  
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 implementation of Acute Respiratory Di

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

Jan 03 2024 49 mins  
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 at the University of Pittsburgh M