Best American Journal Of Infection Control Podcasts (2025)

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#47 The APIC 2025 MegaSurvey and the Future of Infection Prevention 29:15

20d ago29:15

29:15

Are you curious how infection preventionists are shaping the future of their field? Tune into this episode on the APIC 2025 MegaSurvey. Learn about the MegaSurvey, why it matters, and how it’s evolved. Explore how the findings may influence staffing models, compensation trends, emerging technologies, and more. Most importantly, discover how your vo…

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Homelessness and Bartonella quintana Infections 30:32

1M ago30:32

30:32

Dr. Grace Marx, an infectious disease physician and medical epidemiologist with CDC's Division of Vector-Borne Diseases, and Dr. Emily Mosites, an epidemiologist at the Multnomah County Health Department in Portland, Oregon, discuss Bartonella quintana infections among people experiencing homelessness.…

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#46 Burnout, Beds, and Budgets: The Hidden Reality of IP Staffing 37:15

2M ago37:15

37:15

In this special episode, our very own host, Jess, swaps the mic for the guest seat, joining co-author Brenna Doran to unpack their newly published study, “Quantifying the Progressing Landscape of Infection Preventionists.” This episode dives deep into what it really takes to keep infection prevention programs running in today’s complex healthcare e…

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#45 Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Strengthening Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes 44:06

3M ago44:06

44:06

How can nursing homes stop the spread of deadly infections without isolating residents? In this episode, the hosts, Jess and Nicki, dive into Enhanced Barrier Precautions (EBP) with experts Dr. Mary-Claire Roghmann and Stephanie Mayoryk. They explore real-world strategies for implementing EBP, overcoming staff challenges, and balancing infection co…

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#44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris 37:53

4M ago37:53

37:53

How can hospitals stop the spread of Candida auris before it starts? In this episode, infection prevention experts from Mount Sinai share how an expanded screening protocol helped detect cases early and prevent outbreaks. Learn about the challenges of screening, patient isolation, and facility-wide collaboration. With real-world insights and a touc…

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#43 Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Empowering Healthcare Through Training Strategies That Work 27:21

5M ago27:21

27:21

How can we revolutionize infection prevention training in healthcare? Dive into this insightful episode as Dr. Terri Rebmann and Dr. Ashley Hughes explore game-changing techniques like simulation-based learning, just-in-time training, and empowering mentorship. Discover free, expert-developed tools from CDC’s Project Firstline and learn practical t…

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Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay to Detect Invasive Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes 23:23

6M ago23:23

23:23

Cristina Rafferty, a molecular biologist with the US President's Malaria Initiative at CDC, and former Public Health Entomology for All program interns Gloria Raise and JeNiyah Scaife discuss a new loop-mediated isothermal amplification assay to detect invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi mosquitoes.…

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#42 Closing the Gap: Insights From APIC’s Infection Prevention Staffing Calculator 23:45

6M ago23:45

23:45

Can a staffing calculator really revolutionize Infection Prevention and Control? Join us for podcast number 42, where we dive into the world of infection prevention staffing and debunk myths with our expert guests, Dr. Becca Bartles and Dr. Sara Reese. Discover how this innovative calculator changes staffing dynamics and significantly reduces infec…

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Thelazia callipaeda Eyeworms in American Black Bear, Pennsylvania, USA, 2023 29:13

6M ago29:13

29:13

Dr. Carol Sobotyk, an assistant professor of clinical parasitology and director of the Clinical Parasitology Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania, and Candice Hoffmann discuss Thelazia callipaeda eyeworms in an American black bear.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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#41 Data, Defense, and Disease: How Washington State Tackled COVID-19 36:55

7M ago36:55

36:55

In this episode, the guests delve into the outstanding work of the Washington State Department of Health in infection prevention, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring healthcare experts like Melissa Feskin, Sarah Podczervinski, and Lisa Hannah, the discussion revolves around connecting healthcare systems to necessary resources, implem…

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Carbapenem-Resistant and Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales in Children, United States, 2016-2020 17:56

7M ago17:56

17:56

Dr. Heather Grome, a medical epidemiologist in CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, and Candice Hoffmann discuss antimicrobial-resistant infections in children.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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#40 Infection Prevention Power Hour: Certification, Mentorship and Training Uncovered 32:11

8M ago32:11

32:11

Are you interested in infection control and prevention? This episode of the American Journal of Infection Control: Science into Practice podcast, features insightful discussions with experts Kelly Holmes, Jennifer McCarty, and Sandy Steinfeld. The panel examines different aspects of the field with a focus on certification, mentorship, and the power…

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Infectious Diseases and Clinical Xenotransplantation 34:08

8M ago34:08

34:08

Dr. Jay Fishman, a professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and director of the Transplantation Infectious Disease Program at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Candice Hoffmann discuss xenotransplantation.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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#39 PEP Talk: Insights From the National Post-Exposure Hotline 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

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 b…

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Newly Recognized Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia as Cause of Severe Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever-Like Illness, Northern California, USA 32:27

10M ago32:27

32:27

Doctors Anne Kjemtrup and Kerry Padgett from the California Department of Health and Candice Hoffmann discuss a newly recognized spotted fever group Rickettsia as the cause of severe Rocky Mountain spotted fever-like illness in California.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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#38 Genome Sequencing Reveals: COVID's 5-Hour Airborne Journey 28:04

10M ago28:04

28:04

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 suc…

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Decolonization and Pathogen Reduction Approaches to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections 24:49

10M ago24:49

24:49

Dr. Mihnea "Mike" Mangalea, a microbial ecologist and bioinformatician in CDC's National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases, and Candice Hoffmann discuss decolonization and pathogen reduction approaches to prevent antimicrobial resistance and healthcare-associated infections.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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#37 Unraveling the Sociospatial Patterns: Health Disparities in US Skilled Nursing Facilities Amid COVID-19 41:31

11M ago41:31

41:31

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,…

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#36 Neurosurgery Unplugged: Traffic Control in the Operating Room 25:38

12M ago25:38

25:38

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, P…

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

1y 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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#34 Seasoned Warriors: Navigating Infection Prevention Standards in Critical Access Hospitals 28:40

1y 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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#33 Infection Preventionists Unplugged: Insights From Public Health, Consulting, and Academia 46:18

1y 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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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus for Clinicians-An Overview 26:14

1+ y ago26:14

26:14

Dr. Gaby Frank, a hospitalist and medical director of Denver Health Hospital Authority's Biocontainment Unit and a professor of medicine at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, and Candice Hoffmann discuss Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever virus.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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

1+ y 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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Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities in Utah, USA [Original Post 11/30/2022] 19:01

1+ y ago19:01

19:01

BreAnne Osborn, an epidemiologist at the Utah Department of Health in Salt Lake City, and Sarah Gregory discuss outbreaks of norovirus genotype IX in long-term care facilities in Utah.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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C. difficile in Pigs and People, Europe 27:02

1+ y ago27:02

27:02

Dr. Geraldine Moloney, an infectious diseases physician at Cork University Hospital in Ireland, and Sarah Gregory discuss the transmission of C. difficile in pigs and in people across Europe. [Original Post 10/14/2021]By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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

1+ y 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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Human Melioidosis Caused by Novel Transmission of Pathogen from Freshwater Home Aquarium, United States [Original Post 12/16/2021] 18:48

1+ y ago18:48

18:48

Dr. Patrick Dawson, an epidemiologist at CDC in Atlanta, and Sarah Gregory discuss a case of melioidosis from a freshwater home aquarium in the United States.By CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION

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American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice

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#47 The APIC 2025 MegaSurvey and the Future of Infection Prevention 29:15

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Homelessness and Bartonella quintana Infections 30:32

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#46 Burnout, Beds, and Budgets: The Hidden Reality of IP Staffing 37:15

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#45 Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Strengthening Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes 44:06

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#44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris 37:53

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#43 Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Empowering Healthcare Through Training Strategies That Work 27:21

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Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay to Detect Invasive Malaria Vector Anopheles stephensi Mosquitoes 23:23

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#42 Closing the Gap: Insights From APIC’s Infection Prevention Staffing Calculator 23:45

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Thelazia callipaeda Eyeworms in American Black Bear, Pennsylvania, USA, 2023 29:13

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#41 Data, Defense, and Disease: How Washington State Tackled COVID-19 36:55

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Carbapenem-Resistant and Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase-Producing Enterobacterales in Children, United States, 2016-2020 17:56

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#40 Infection Prevention Power Hour: Certification, Mentorship and Training Uncovered 32:11

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Infectious Diseases and Clinical Xenotransplantation 34:08

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#39 PEP Talk: Insights From the National Post-Exposure Hotline 25:00

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Newly Recognized Spotted Fever Group Rickettsia as Cause of Severe Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever-Like Illness, Northern California, USA 32:27

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#38 Genome Sequencing Reveals: COVID's 5-Hour Airborne Journey 28:04

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Decolonization and Pathogen Reduction Approaches to Prevent Antimicrobial Resistance and Healthcare-Associated Infections 24:49

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#37 Unraveling the Sociospatial Patterns: Health Disparities in US Skilled Nursing Facilities Amid COVID-19 41:31

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#36 Neurosurgery Unplugged: Traffic Control in the Operating Room 25:38

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

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

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

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Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever Virus for Clinicians-An Overview 26:14

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

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Norovirus Genogroup IX Outbreaks in Long-Term Care Facilities in Utah, USA [Original Post 11/30/2022] 19:01

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C. difficile in Pigs and People, Europe 27:02

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

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Human Melioidosis Caused by Novel Transmission of Pathogen from Freshwater Home Aquarium, United States [Original Post 12/16/2021] 18:48

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