Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Infection Control (2024)

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The 2024 End of Year Special 46:12

4d ago46:12

46:12

In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin reflect on the year. We chat about favourite podcasts, papers and conferences in our usual informal manner (well probably even more informal than normal). Papers we mention are listed below. Cimen C, Bathoorn E, Loeve AJ, Fliss M, Berends MS, Nagengast WB, et al. Uncovering the spread of drug-resistant bacter…

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

18d 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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In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care - Does it help? 32:28

19d ago32:28

32:28

In this episode of ICMs we talk to the authors of a world first multi-centre double blind cross-over randomised control trial, which explored the effect of in-room air purification on acute respiratory tract infections. The rationale and pragmatics of undertaking such a trial are explored, as well as interpretation of the findings. The lead researc…

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Do you have enough staff in your IP Team? Calculating the staffing requirement for your program 26:10

1M ago26:10

26:10

In this episode, Martin talks to Dr Rebecca Crapanzano-Sigafoos (formerly Bartles) who is Executive Director, Center for Research, Practoce and Innovation at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). We talk about about her work on staffing levels for IPC Teams, beginning with her early work looking at workload…

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Could you have an ERCP-related outbreak? Sequencing to the rescue but you'll have to trash the scope! 21:24

2M ago21:24

21:24

In this episode, Martin talks to Cansu Cimen, a researcher at University Hospitals Groningen in the Netherlands, about a recent paper that documents an outbreak and in particular the critical role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in tracking and controlling the transmission of MDROs via contaminated duodenoscopes. Focusing on an outbreak linked …

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

2M 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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Reducing glove use in the ambulance service 12:13

2M ago12:13

12:13

In this episode recorded live at the IPS Conference in Birmingham UK in September 2024, Martin talks to Claire Fitzsimons, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust. We discuss a poster that she presented at the conference that looked as ways of reducing glove use in …

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Can sensors and AI improve cleaning and patient safety? 13:03

3M ago13:03

13:03

In this episode, recorded at the 2024 Infection Prevention Society Conference in Birmingham (UK) Brett and Martin talk to Conor McGinn, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and CEO of Akara AI, a robotics company spin-off from Trinity. We talk about a presentation that Conor gav…

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

3M 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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Prevalence, fundamental care, UTI recorded live at the Infection Prevention Society Conference 2024 43:44

3M ago43:44

43:44

In our second live session at a major conference, this episode of Infection Control Matters was recorded live at a plenary session to close day 1 of the Infection Prevention Society conference (Birmingham, UK). Our guest panelists include Dr Berit Muller-Pebody an Epidemiologist from the UK Health Security Agency, Prof Jennie Wilson from the Univer…

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Is IPC the friend of sustainability? 12:53

3M ago12:53

12:53

Dr Gemma L Saravanos (she/her) is an infectious diseases epidemiologist and a Registered Nurse leading public health research, and education of pre-registration nursing students. She is based at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney and works across the Camperdown (Patyegarang) and Westmead (Baludarri) campuses in Sy…

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

4M 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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The CLEEN study: Background and discussion with the authors 45:52

4M ago45:52

45:52

Our guest host, Dr Sally Havers this week talks to some of authors from ClEaning and Enhancd DisinfectioN (CLEEN) study (including some regular voices..). The study was recently published in the Lancet Infectious Disease (link below). The CLEEN study is a world first RCT that explores the impact of cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipm…

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Removing contact precautions - what trial do we need? 25:45

4M ago25:45

25:45

In this episode, Brett and Martin discuss a recent paper from Sarah Browning and colleagues that describes how an RCT on the ending of aspects of contact precautions (gloves and aprons) for MRSA and VRE could be conducted. The paper can be found here: https://www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-743X(24)00243-X/abstract Our other …

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Using AI in Infection Prevention: Opportunities and Dangers 17:20

5M ago17:20

17:20

In this episode, Martin Kiernan catches up with Dr Gonzalo Bearman, Professor of Internal Medicine at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, USA. We talk about the opportunities and dangers of using large language models like ChatGPT in the infecton prevention space. A link to a recent open access paper on this topic is here Langford BJ, Branc…

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

5M 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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An award-winning MDT collaborative approach to reducing risks from water in a large organisation 39:31

5M ago39:31

39:31

In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to representatives of the Multi-disciplinary Team at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust in the UK, Dr Jessica Martin IPC Matron Adele Dyche and Haematology Matron Katie Sweeting . Building on from previously published work, they describe how efforts from the front line can impact on water safety, including init…

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Healthcare Cleaning - a visit to Interclean that's an eye-opener 15:20

6M ago15:20

15:20

In this episode, Brett and Martin report on a visit to the massive Interclean Expo held biannually in Amsterdam and the Healthcare Hygiene meeting. We report on the staggering range of equipment available and the fact that IPC often has little say in this especially if there are potential risks, referring to a previous podcast https://infectioncont…

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

6M 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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A novel approach to employing environmental service workers and an outbreak (or pseudo-outbreak) of SSI 25:20

6M ago25:20

25:20

In this episode, Martin has been on the road again and talks to two poster presenters at the IPAC-Canada 2024 conference. In the first part, Martin talks to Margaret Cameron from Peterborough Regional Health Centre, Ontario about the use of the Multiple Mini Interviewing approach to the selection of suitable candidates to become part of the hospita…

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More posters from ESCMID Global 2024, inc C. diff, UV-C, wastewater surveillance, LA-MRSA 27:41

6M ago27:41

27:41

This week we have a second batch of posters that we liked at ESCMID Global and will be talking about: VRE Surveillance using hospital waste water during an outbreak Assessing the Hawthorne effect: Implications and solutions The impact of an early Infectious Disease consultation for CLABSI: a single centre retrospective study Semi-continuous disinfe…

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

7M 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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Posters from ESCMID Global 2024 - Part 1 27:46

7M ago27:46

27:46

In this episode Brett, Phil and Martin tour the posters at ESCMID Global 2024 and we discuss some of them with the authors. A link to images of the posters can be found below. Here are the posters we discuss AMR Surveillance in waste water and clinical isolates from a tertiary hospital: Preliminary results Deciphering the temporal short-term dynami…

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Reflections on Day 3 at ESCMID Global 2024 22:37

7M ago22:37

22:37

It was day 3 at ESCMID Global 2024 and Phil, Brett and Martin mull over the day. Amongst the items we discuss are: What does endogenous really mean? AI in the IPC space - friend or foe? Fungal outbreaks - epidemiological challenges and tracing the source Automated bloodstream infection surveillance The Euro PPS survey results - data in action (or i…

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Reflections on day 2 of ESCMID Global 2024 22:43

8M ago22:43

22:43

In this episode, Phil, Brett and Martin dicuss more sessions from ESCMID Global (Barcelona, 2024). We talk about sessions on cleaning the occupied bed space, SSI prevention and the difficulty of designing and executing good studies in IPC. We were particularly interested in papers from Italy on the use of probiotics in IPC and some papers from Prof…

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Discussing the new WHO infectious respiratory particles paper at ECCMID (With Prof Cath Noakes) 21:49

8M ago21:49

21:49

In this episode, Brett, Martin and Phil mull over the newly published WHO discussion document on respiratory particles and Martin catches up with Prof Cath Noakes from the School of Engineering in Leeds, UK to get her take on it. You can download the document we are discussing here https://www.who.int/publications/m/item/global-technical-consultati…

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

8M 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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ECCMID 2024 - The year in infection control 13:32

8M ago13:32

13:32

In this podcast, Brett and Martin reflect on the "Infection Control Papers of the Year" presented at ECCMID (AKA ESCMID Global) 2024. Here are a selection of some of the papers mentioned: Decolonization in Nursing Homes to Prevent Infection and Hospitalization https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37815935/ Reducing Hospitalizations and Multidrug-Resista…

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Reflections on the first morning at ECCMID 2024 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

In our first episode from ECCMID Global 2024, Martin and Brett reflect on the session on design of the healthcare environment sessions from Profs Hilary Humphries and Cath Noakes and a flash poster session featuring VRE Reservoirs in the environment and a tremendous piece of Burkolderia sleuthing from the UKHSA…

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

9M 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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Visualising infection transmission using genomics 27:43

9M ago27:43

27:43

In this podcast, we chat with Dr Brian Forde about HAIviz. HAIviz an interactive dashboard for visualising and integrating healthcare-associated genomic epidemiological data. HAIviz displays and links the outbreak timeline, building map, phylogenetic tree, patient bed movements, and transmission network on a single interactive dashboard. You can vi…

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Investigating a unique CPE strain outbreak - a possible new place to look? 21:04

9M ago21:04

21:04

In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Mitch Clarke, Clinical Lead and Deputy Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Nottingham University Hospitals in the UK. We discuss an outbreak with a unique NDM CPE infection and look at where the investigations went, including a new reservoir that is a potential source - the floor scrubber. Papers…

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

10M 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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C. difficile in England is on the rise, but why? A sign of a system on the edge and could a new variant push it over? 26:28

10M ago26:28

26:28

In this episode, Martin Talks to Dr Mark Wilcox OBE, Professor of Microbiology at the University of Leeds, Head of Microbiology Research & Development at Leeds University Hospitals NHS Trust and National Clinical Director for Infection Prevention and Control at NHS England. We mull over the possible reasons for the increase in hospital-onset, hospi…

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What do C. difficile and HAP have in common - toilet plume?? 14:42

10M ago14:42

14:42

In this episode, after an interesting discovery when searching Youtube, Brett and Martin mull over whether toilet plume is a risk factor for hospital-acquired pneumonia and C. difficile infections. The papers we discuss are listed below. Goforth MP, Boone SA, Clark J, Valenzuela PB, McKinney J, Ijaz MK, et al. Impacts of lid closure during toilet f…

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Clean Talk | EP 58 | Part 2 | The Write Way to Sanitize High-Touch Supplies w/ Brian Wind 12:11

10M ago12:11

12:11

You will love this week’s episode of Clean Talk podcast premiering on Valentine’s Day! In part two of “The Write Way to Sanitize High-Touch Supplies,” Brian Wind, CEO and Innovator of Steri-write, joins us to discuss a range of infection control topics, including: - Steri-write’s history - The results of Covid-19 on educating end-users - Industries…

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A national CPE survey of healthcare workers knowledge and some interesting sink practices 29:15

11M ago29:15

29:15

We chat with Dr Deirdre Fitzgerald-Hughes and Aoife Kearney about a national survey undertaken in Ireland. In the survey, they explored CPE knowledge and practices of healthcare workers, including infection prevention and control staff. There were some interesting findings that may be useful in informing IPC education and training, including convin…

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Clean Talk | EP 58 | Part 1 | The Write Way to Sanitize High-Touch Supplies w/ Brian Wind 13:45

11M ago13:45

13:45

In the first episode of 2024, Brian Wind, Ophthalmologist, CEO and Innovator of Steri-write, joins Clean Talk Podcast to discuss Steri-write technology for sanitizing high-touch writing supplies in healthcare settings to prevent cross-contamination in an eco-friendly way. Tune in to hear more about a range of topics including: - Brian’s background …

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

11M 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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90% Reduction in MRSA bacteraemia. Possible but patience is a virtue! 38:07

11M ago38:07

38:07

In this episode, Martin Kiernan and Phil Russo talk to Professor Michael Borg of the Faculty of Medicine & Surgery in the Medical School at the University of Malta and Head of Department (Infection Control) at Mater Dei Hospital in Malta. We discuss a recent paper desctibing the stages that brought about a 90% reduction in MRSA bloodstream infectio…

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C. difficile: Disinfectants, attachment and strain variations 27:04

12M ago27:04

27:04

In this week's episode, Martin talks to Dr Tina Joshi, Associate Professor of Molecular Microbiology in Peninsula Dental School at the University of Plymouth, UK. We discuss her longstanding interest in Clostridioides difficile and her many publications, one of which on the effectiveness of hypochlorite (or lack of it) on spores has been widely cov…

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#30 UV Disinfection Deployment: A Quality Improvement Initiative at an Acute Care Facility 49:46

12M ago49:46

49:46

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…

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The 2023 End of Year/Christmas Special 48:39

1y ago48:39

48:39

In our usual Christmas episode, Brett, Phil and Martin choose our papers and podcasts of 2023. Also this time, Martin set the three of us a challenge: to find an interesting IPC-related paper from the years of our birth (more challenging for some than others..). Martin also reveals the No 1 single in our respective countries on the day of our birth…

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If you could have anything in IPC, what would you want? 21:02

1y ago21:02

21:02

In this week's episode Phil and Brett mull over their wishlists for what they would want in a perfect IPC world. They turn out to be a pretty undemanding pair.. not. However they both see a future in which their wishes could become true. Unsurprisingly AI and automated surveillance loom large in their thoughts.…

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#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates 26:41

1y ago26:41

26:41

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 demographics such as age, clinical services, and concurrent an…

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Would you be admitted to a room where a previous person was infected? 13:59

1y ago13:59

13:59

In this episode, Brett and Martin discuss a paper they were recently involved with - a systematic review and meta-analysis on prior room occupancy and the risk to the next person. This paper has been recently published in Infection, Disease and Health. Findings provide some evidence to help inform a risk management approach when determining patient…

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Clean Talk | EP 57 | Part 2 | Leaps Towards Improving Patient Care with Leapfrog w/ Paul Alper 15:19

1y ago15:19

15:19

On this week’s episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Part Two of: Leaps Towards Improving Patient Care with Leapfrog, Paul Alper, CEO of Next Level Strategies and Senior Advisor to The Leapfrog Group, joins us to further discuss technologies disrupting the future standards of healthcare and Leapfrog’s mission. Tune in to the full conversation to learn mor…

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MDRO Plasmid-related outbreaks - is there anything we can do? With Jon Otter 18:59

1y ago18:59

18:59

In this week's episode, Martin talks to Dr Jon Otter, epidemiologist, scientst, blogger and Joint Director of Infection Prevention and Control at Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. We discuss a session at the recent ICPIC conference on the problems posed by plasmids in terms of outbreak detection, increasing antimicrobial resistan…

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Clean Talk | EP 57 | Part 1 | Leaps Towards Improving Patient Care with Leapfrog w/ Paul Alper 15:44

1y ago15:44

15:44

On this week’s very special episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Part One of: Leaps Towards Improving Patient Care with Leapfrog, Paul Alper, CEO of Next Level Strategies and Senior Advisor to The Leapfrog Group, joins us in light of the recent release of the Leapfrog Patient Safety Ratings! Tune in to learn about a range of patient safety topics, includ…

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#28 A Tale of Two Hospitals: Investigating the Salmonella Javiana Outbreak 22:47

1y ago22:47

22:47

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, they provide insight into the impact of immunocompromi…

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