Best Infection Control Technologies Podcasts (2025)

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Data and Analytics with Jeff Wertz 15:55

6d ago15:55

15:55

Jeff Wertz, President of Surgio Health, joins our Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider to discuss data and analytics as it relates to our verticals, particularly sterile processing.By Endeavor Business Media

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Safe and Efficient Instrument Hand-Offs with Angela Carranza 10:34

13d ago10:34

10:34

Angela Carranza, CST, Lean Certified, Manager of Clinical Resources, Medline, joins HPN's Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider to discuss safe and efficient instrument hand-offs on this very special episode.By Endeavor Business Media

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Purchased Services with Blaine Douglas 19:15

20d ago19:15

19:15

Blaine Douglas, Vizient senior vice president and general manager, indirect spend and purchased services joins Healthcare Purchasing News' Editor-in-Chief on this week's episode that focuses on purchased services. Cost efficiencies in healthcare are more important than ever, including purchased services. From laundry and landscaping to diagnostic i…

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Bill-Only Purchasing with Grant Siders 10:38

27d ago10:38

10:38

Grant Siders, CEO of Helia Care, joins Janette Wider on this week's episode to discuss the ins and outs of bill-only purchasing. Bill-only purchasing in healthcare represents 50% or more of a hospital’s supply chain expenditures. Yet provider POs are not aligned with supplier contracts when the transaction takes place. This results in massive econo…

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Breaking Down the Healthcare Staffing Shortage: Insights from Industry Experts on Solutions and Challenges 14:26

1M ago14:26

14:26

Associate editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from HPN's April edition on the staffing shortage in healthcare.By Endeavor Business Media

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New Technology Adoption in Healthcare with Lars Thording 13:11

1M ago13:11

13:11

Lars Thording, Senior Vice President, Marketing & Public Affairs, Innovative Health is back for another episode with HPN's Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider. Every year at healthcare tradeshows, medical device manufacturers are pushing out new technologies that are always more expensive than the ones they replace. Healthcare purchasing professionals n…

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Technology's Role in Mitigating Violence Against Healthcare Workers with Yasmine Mustafa 15:33

2M ago15:33

15:33

Yasmine Mustafa, CEO of ROAR and Janette Wider, Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News examine the increasing concern of violence in healthcare settings and how technology can offer solutions.By Endeavor Business Media

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2025 SPD of the Year: UF Health Shands 18:26

2M ago18:26

18:26

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads our annual sterile processing department of the year article. This year, UF Health Shands showed a multi-faceted, data-driven approach to sterile processing transformation and optimization.By Endeavor Business Media

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: How Automation and AI Are Shaping the Future of Supply Chains 12:00

2M ago12:00

12:00

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article on automation and artificial intelligence in healthcare supply chain from Healthcare Purchasing News' March 2025 edition.By Endeavor Business Media

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Navigating the Supply Chain Maze with Brad Clark 9:34

2M ago9:34

9:34

Brad Clark, Vice President of Business Development at Henry Schein joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this episode that covers the importance of IDNs working with their distributor to navigate the complexities of the supply chain.By Endeavor Business Media

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Sustainability Initiatives with Allen Ehrlich 10:12

3M ago10:12

10:12

Allen Ehrlich is the Vice President, Healthcare and Strategic Accounts at SW Sustainability Solutions. Allen is a Medical Device Executive with over 30 years of commercial experience in medical and diagnostic device product management and development, marketing, sales, operations, and distribution. On this episode, Allen and Editor-in-Chief Janette…

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Off-Contract Purchasing with Ethan Weinberg 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

Ethan Weinberg is Cato's VP, Supply Chain Innovation. Ethan steers supply chain innovation, overseeing procurement and distribution strategies that enhance operational efficiency and service excellence. Since joining KOACORE (Cato's founding organization) at its inception, Ethan has sourced and delivered over 90 million units of medical and safety …

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Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza with Shaun Holt 16:38

3M ago16:38

16:38

Shaun Holt is CEO of Alveo Technologies. Holt joins Janette Wider, Editor-in-Chief, Healthcare Purchasing News on this episode to discuss three critical steps to stop HPAI in its tracks.By Endeavor Business Media

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The Art of Pediatric Supply Chain Management: Balancing Care and Costs 12:15

3M ago12:15

12:15

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from HPN's February edition on pediatric supply chain challenges.By Endeavor Business Media

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2025 Healthcare Supply Chain Viewpoint with Tom Redding 14:44

3M ago14:44

14:44

Tom Redding is back for another episode! Tom leads the healthcare supply chain practice at St. Onge Company. On this episode he shares his perspectives on the year to come in healthcare supply chain with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider.By Endeavor Business Media

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2025 Outlook on Supply Chain & Reprocessing with Lars Thording 12:35

4M ago12:35

12:35

Lars Thording, PhD, is back for a second episode! Lars has a background in academia, consulting and industry leadership. He has been responsible for the launch of numerous market-disrupting solutions across healthcare, insurance and technology. Originally from Denmark, Lars has taught at universities in Denmark, Ireland and the United States. He cu…

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Distribution Innovations and Technology with Mike DeSimpelaere 11:19

4M ago11:19

11:19

Mike DeSimpelaere, VP, Supply Chain, Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions joins HPN Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this episode to discuss industry changing dynamics in 2025, supply chain investments, supply chain resiliency and more.By Endeavor Business Media

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Preparing the Supply Chain for Disaster 7:44

4M ago7:44

7:44

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article on preparing healthcare supply chain for future disasters from our January edition.By Endeavor Business Media

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2025 Cybersecurity Supply Chain Insights with Richard Staynings 20:31

4M ago20:31

20:31

Richard Staynings is currently Chief Security Strategist for Cylera, a pioneer in the space of medical device and HIoT security. He is also author of Cyber Thoughts, a leading healthcare cybersecurity blog, and teaches postgraduate courses in cybersecurity, health informatics and healthcare management at the University of Denver University College.…

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Revenue Cycle Management in the Age of COVID, AI, and Cyberattacks 7:16

5M ago7:16

7:16

Matt MacKenzie reads an article on revenue cycle management from Healthcare Purchasing News' November/December edition.By Endeavor Business Media

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Onboarding New Surgeons with Angela Carranza 12:05

5M ago12:05

12:05

Angela Carranza, Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) , Lean Certified Manager of Clinical Resources, Medline, joins Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider, Healthcare Purchasing News on this episode. The two discuss the relationship between the sterile processing department and the OR, particularly when it comes to onboarding new surgeons.…

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Respiratory Roundup Article Read with Matt MacKenzie 7:19

5M ago7:19

7:19

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads a roundup of respiratory news that was featured in the Nov/Dec edition of HPN.By Endeavor Business Media

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Linen, Uniform, and Facility Services with Joe Ricci 16:16

5M ago16:16

16:16

TRSA President Joe Ricci shares insights on linen, uniform, and facility services with Editor-in-Chief, Janette Wider.By Endeavor Business Media

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Capital Investments with Rebecca Gayden and Adam Fairbourn 13:01

6M ago13:01

13:01

Rebecca Gayden is Vice President and General Manager, Capital Equipment Solutions at Vizient. Adam Fairbourn is Director, Contract Services at Vizient. Gayden and Fairbourn join Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider to talk capital investments on this week's episode.By Endeavor Business Media

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6. Integrated Solutions for a Healthier Tomorrow 15:02

6M ago15:02

15:02

In the final episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough explores the key elements of a robust, One Health-informed infection control framework with experts Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty. The experts emphasize the need for education, communication, and innovation as the cornerstones of effective infection control. …

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Assessing Diverse Skin Tones with Katie James 10:54

6M ago10:54

10:54

Katie James is an advanced wound care subject matter expert. She currently works for Medline Industries. James and Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News, Janette Wider, discuss assessing skin tones in this very special episode of Healthcare Hodgepodge.By Endeavor Business Media

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5. Lessons from the Pandemic: Towards a More Equitable and Resilient One Health Approach 13:30

6M ago13:30

13:30

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," host Dr. Julie Ann Lough explores the future of One Health with experts Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty. The discussion focuses on the challenges of pandemic preparedness and the need to address global health inequities. The episode highlights the key lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic, und…

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Offsite Reprocessing with Ash Crowe 12:36

6M ago12:36

12:36

Ash Crowe, director, healthcare, St. Onge Company, joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this episode to talk about offsite reprocessing.By Endeavor Business Media

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Artificial Intelligence with Steve Liou 10:47

6M ago10:47

10:47

Steve Liou, founder and CEO of Clarium, shares his insights on artificial intelligence in this topical episode with Editor-in-Chief of Healthcare Purchasing News, Janette Wider.By Endeavor Business Media

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4. Finding the Balance in One Health Priorities 18:38

6M ago18:38

18:38

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," our experts, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty, join host Dr. Julie Ann Lough to discuss the challenges of getting diverse stakeholders with competing interests on board. The conversation centers on the apparent conflicts between environmental sustainability measures and infection control req…

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Point-of-Care Ultrasound with Dr. Tatiana Havryliuk 9:58

7M ago9:58

9:58

Tatiana Havryliuk, M.D., of Hello Sono shares insights with Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider of Healthcare Purchasing News on point-of-care ultrasound.By Endeavor Business Media

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Sustainability with Jennifer Kim Field 15:50

7M ago15:50

15:50

Jennifer Kim Field is the Chief Sustainability Officer for Henry Schein, Inc. Jen is responsible for the Company’s global sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) work and integrating ESG into the Company’s strategies and activities. Jen and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss the business case for sustainability in healthcar…

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3. One Health in Practice: Navigating Institutional and Cultural Challenges 19:09

7M ago19:09

19:09

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," our experts, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green, and Dr. Simon Doherty, together with our host Dr. Julie Ann Lough continue their exploration of the One Health approach, focusing on the challenges of getting stakeholders on board and breaking down institutional and cultural barriers to foster collaboration across d…

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Digital Transformation and Operational Excellence Programs with Michael Schank 14:38

7M ago14:38

14:38

Michael Schank is Founder and Managing Director at Process Inventory Advisors LLC. He has over 25 years of experience as a management consultant in the financial services industry, advising clients on technology, process, risk, and large-scale business and digital transformations. His book, Digital Transformation Success: Achieving Alignment and De…

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SPD Review with Kara Nadeau 20:33

7M ago20:33

20:33

Senior Contributing Editor Kara Nadeau joins Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider on this very special episode and shares insights on sterile processing over the past year.By Endeavor Business Media

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2. Aligning Infection Control with the One Health Approach 21:45

7M ago21:45

21:45

In this episode of "Going Macro on Micro," Dr. Julie Ann Lough, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green, and Dr. Simon Doherty explore the role of infection control in achieving the goals of the One Health approach. The experts discuss how the transmission routes of pathogens, whether in human or animal settings, need to inform proportionate and nuanced infectio…

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Total Cost of Ownership for Cleaning and Sterilization Options with Marcia Frieze and Julia Freer Goldstein 28:03

7M ago28:03

28:03

Marcia Frieze, CEO, Case Medical and Julia Freer Goldstein of JLFG Communications discuss key considerations for the total cost of ownership for cleaning and sterilization options with Healthcare Purchasing News' Editor in Chief, Janette Wider.By Endeavor Business Media

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Digitization with Tony Fink 18:25

8M ago18:25

18:25

Tony Fink is president of OMG Services. Tony has more than 25 years of management experience in sales, digital marketing, e-commerce, operations, delivery services, and business development. On this episode, Tony and HPN's Editor-in-Chief discuss digitization in the healthcare industry.By Endeavor Business Media

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1. One Health, One Team 21:03

8M ago21:03

21:03

This episode of "Going Macro on Micro" explores the core principles of the One Health approach and why it is crucial for addressing health issues like zoonotic diseases and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The host, Dr. Julie Ann Lough, and our experts, Dr. Elaine Cloutman-Green and Dr. Simon Doherty, discuss the importance of breaking down the trad…

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Supply Chain Analytics with Richard Palarea 14:43

8M ago14:43

14:43

Richard Palarea is the CEO of Kermit, a Baltimore-based healthcare cost reduction and spend management company bringing automation and insight to the high-spend category of implantable medical devices within hospitals and health systems. Since its founding in 2011, Kermit has saved hospitals more than $200 million and manages 40% of the implantable…

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Shifting Our Focus on Surgical Site Infections 9:09

8M ago9:09

9:09

Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from HPN's August edition on surgical site infections.By Endeavor Business Media

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AI in Supply Chain with Cody Fisher 21:34

8M ago21:34

21:34

Cody Fisher is President of Concordance Innovations. Cody is responsible for the vision, mission and leadership of the overall financial and strategic plan, as well as management and oversight of key functions, policies, procedures and processes. Cody joined Concordance Healthcare Solutions in 2017. On this episode, Cody discusses AI in Supply Chai…

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Setting the Latest Standards in Room Cleaning and Disinfection 20:24

9M ago20:24

20:24

On this episode, HPN's Associate Editor Matt MacKenzie reads an article from the September edition on room cleaning and disinfection.By Endeavor Business Media

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Supply Assurance with Bill Selles 12:20

9M ago12:20

12:20

Bill Selles is senior vice president, Transformation & Operations, Spend Management at Vizient. In this role, Selles is focused on transformation efforts across the Spend Management Business Unit. He has responsibility for optimizing operational performance and overseeing programs, services and operational functions that support the delivery of cat…

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Reprocessing with Lars Thording 19:46

9M ago19:46

19:46

Lars Thording, PhD, has a background in academia, consulting and industry leadership. He has been responsible for the launch of numerous market-disrupting solutions across healthcare, insurance and technology. Originally from Denmark, Lars has taught at universities in Denmark, Ireland and the United States. He currently serves as the vice presiden…

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Supply Chain & Home-Based Healthcare with Jamie Deist 16:57

9M ago16:57

16:57

As vice president of Warehouse Operations for Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions, Jamie runs day-to-day operations for the entire network of warehouses that service the business. He is also leading the business' multi-year strategy to expand its capacity in support of business growth. On this episode, Jamie talks home-based healthcare supply chain s…

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Supply Chain Cybersecurity with Richard Staynings 17:59

10M ago17:59

17:59

Richard Staynings is currently Chief Security Strategist for Cylera, a pioneer in the space of medical device and HIoT security. He is also author of Cyber Thoughts, a leading healthcare cybersecurity blog, and teaches postgraduate courses in cybersecurity, health informatics and healthcare management at the University of Denver University College.…

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Urgent Care STI Testing with Sarah Alasya 10:24

10M ago10:24

10:24

Sarah Alasya is director of Urgent Care, national accounts, at Medline and is a board member on North East Regional Urgent Care Association. At Medline, Sarah provides expert insights to Urgent Cares across the United States, identifying efficient and effective operational solutions that drive quality outcomes. She has served the healthcare industr…

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Inventory Control vs. Management with Ashlea Soffrou 16:34

10M ago16:34

16:34

Ashlea Souffrou is a highly experienced medical device industry veteran with a passion for developing sustainable and cost-effective healthcare solutions. As the founder and CEO of SxanPro, she has successfully digitized inventory processes throughout the hospital supply chain. Ashlea discusses Inventory Control vs. Inventory Management on today's …

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Medical Device Recalls with Guillermo Ramas 22:07

10M ago22:07

22:07

Guillermo M. Ramas brings to the table over 27 years of industry experience. At present, Guillermo serves as the Founder and CEO of NotiSphere, Inc., a healthcare technology startup transforming the traditional handling of medical supply disruption communications. Guillermo and Editor-in-Chief Janette Wider discuss the current state of medical devi…

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