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American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice

Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
Infection Prevention
Covid-19
Infection Control
Salmonella Javiana
Public Health
Epidemiology
Patient Safety
Foodborne Outbreaks
Data Analysis
Public Health Data
Surgical Site Infections
Healthcare Associated Infections
Healthcare Facilities
Long-Term Care
Washington State Department Of Health
Candida Auris
North Carolina
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis
Infection Prevention Staffing Calculator
C. Difficile

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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Why do infection preventionists stay or walk away? In this episode, hosts Nicki and Jess sit down with guests Dr. Sara Reese and Albert Shackelford to unpack new data on retention and attrition in the field of Infection Prevention (IP). From burnout ... more

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What happens when infection prevention meets Southern charm? In this episode of AIC Science Into Practice, experts from UAB spotlight Alabama’s Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control. Discover how they tackled misinformation, trained 70... more

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What really happens when you flush the toilet? In this episode, environmental microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba reveals the science behind aerosolized germs, viral cross-contamination, and the surprising role toilet flushing plays in spreading pathoge... more

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Confused by endoscope reprocessing gaps? Join hosts Nikki, Jess, and guest Frankie Catalfumo as they dig into brush types, drying myths, storage debates, and why IFUs can’t be trusted blindly. Packed with humor, hard truths, and baking analogies, thi... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Sara Reese
Director of Research for APIC's Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation
APIC
Episode: #51 Retention vs. Attrition: The Push and Pull of Infection Prevention Careers
Albert Shackelford
Active-duty sailor and recent MPH graduate preparing for full-time public health work.
University of Colorado
Episode: #51 Retention vs. Attrition: The Push and Pull of Infection Prevention Careers
Dr. Charles Gerba
Professor at the University of Arizona with expertise in Environmental Science and Microbiology
University of Arizona
Episode: #49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
Frankie Catalfumo
Director of practice guidance and health equity at APIC
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
Episode: #48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing
Dr. Brenna Doran
Infectious disease epidemiologist and CEO of Innovative Partners Institute
Innovative Partners Institute
Episode: #46 Burnout, Beds, and Budgets: The Hidden Reality of IP Staffing
Dr. Waleed Javaid
Professor of medicine at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, hospital epidemiologist and Director of Infection Prevention and Control.
Mount Sinai
Episode: #44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris
Aaron Cheng
Infection surveillance officer at Mount Sinai, Brooklyn.
Mount Sinai
Episode: #44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris
Karen Brody
Associate Director of Infection Prevention at Mount Sinai Hospital.
Mount Sinai
Episode: #44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris
Dr. Terri Rebmann
Director of the George Mason University School of Nursing and a leader in infection control for nearly 30 years
George Mason University
Episode: #43 Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Empowering Healthcare Through Training Strategies That Work

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Nikki Schor
Co-host and infection preventionist with a focus on translating research into practical applications in the field of infection control.
Jesse Swain
Co-host and infection preventionist dedicated to improving infection control practices through expert discussions.

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#51 Retention vs. Attrition: The Push and Pull of Infection Prevention Careers
Q: What advice would you give hospital CEOs concerned about losing their infection preventionists?
Keep your effective IPs by providing them with flexibility and professional growth opportunities.
#51 Retention vs. Attrition: The Push and Pull of Infection Prevention Careers
Q: Why do infection preventionists leave their jobs?
The main reasons include workload, lack of recognition, limited professional growth, and leadership issues, compounded by the COVID-19 effects.
#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
Q: Can I walk into a bathroom and just spray regular surface disinfectant into the air?
No, regular surface disinfectants are not effective against airborne viruses.
#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
Q: Should we actually be concerned about catching infections from bathroom air?
The risk of inhalation is low, but surfaces can be contaminated with norovirus and other pathogens.
#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
Q: Why is flushing a toilet such an effective way to spread germs everywhere?
Flushing creates a vacuum that ejects droplets that can settle on surfaces, spreading germs.

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