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Infection Control Matters

Brett Mitchell
Infection Control
Infection Prevention and Control
C. Difficile
Antimicrobial Resistance
Clostridium Difficile
Disinfection Practices
Carbapenemase-Producing Enterobacteriaceae
Antibiotic Resistance
Surgical Site Infections
Hydrogen Peroxide Fogging
Biocides
Surfaces
Sodium Hypochlorite
MRSA
Artificial Intelligence
Healthcare Workers
WHO
Pathogen Acquisition
University Of Plymouth
UVC

We are a group of professionals who work in the field of infectious disease and infection prevention and control. In this podcast series, we discuss new research and issues on the topic of infection prevention and control. We will pick new papers of interest and will discuss them, often with an author of the paper who can give us some insights into the research that go beyond the written paper. Au... more

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In this episode Martin talks to Squadron Leader Tez Cooling and Flight Lieutenant Emma Foley about their work in the Royal Air Force (RAF) retrieval service for patients with known and suspected High Consequence Infectious Disease who are transferred... more

In this 2-segment episode, Brett, Phil and Martin firstly mull over a nurse-led, bottom up (pun intended) quality improvement project that aimed to reduce CAUTI in a neonatal ICU in Georgia, USA. Having discussed how great it is to see this type of w... more

In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin discuss a recent paper from Freya Bull and colleagues, who undertook a modelling exercise to determine what factors determine the colonisation process for long and short-term urinary catheters. It turns out tha... more

In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Drs Priya Nori and Gonzalo Bearman. Priya is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Orthopedic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA. Gonzalo is Chair of the Division of... more

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Recent Guests

Catherine Cabral
Author of the study on urinary tract infections and quality improvement in pediatric ICU
Children's Healthcare Atlanta
Episode: The no diaper (AKA nappy) zone - reducing CAUTI?
Dr. Gabriel Birgand
Clinical coordinator for Eucic and national coordinator for surveillance in long-term care in France.
Eucic
Episode: What's new in Surgical Site Infection Prevention? Update from EUCIC
Sanne Peters
Expert in Implementation Science from the University of Melbourne
University of Melbourne
Episode: National vs local IPC Guidelines - Lost in Translation?
Kirsty Buising
Infection Control professional from Royal Melbourne Hospital and University of Melbourne
Royal Melbourne Hospital, University of Melbourne
Episode: National vs local IPC Guidelines - Lost in Translation?
Dr. Nicole Stoesser
Consultant in Infection at Oxford University Hospital's NHS Trust and researcher in antimicrobial resistance
Oxford University Hospital's NHS Trust
Episode: The Sinkbug Survey: Antibiotics, AMR, Chemicals and Plumbing
Jessica Schultz
Senior Research Fellow at the University of Queensland
University of Queensland
Episode: Surveillance for HCAI - What is important, feasible and useful - and what isn't..
Sally Havas
Researcher affiliated with the University of Queensland and the Queensland Infection Clinical Network
University of Queensland and Queensland Infection Clinical Network
Episode: Surveillance for HCAI - What is important, feasible and useful - and what isn't..
Aline Wolfensberger
From the Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology at the University Hospital Zurich in Switzerland
University Hospital Zurich
Episode: nv-HAP surveillance too time-consuming? Semi-automated may be easier than you think
Jackie Pretto
Expert discussing the fundamentals of care.
Episode: Prevalence, fundamental care, UTI recorded live at the Infection Prevention Society Conference 2024

Hosts

Brett Mitchell
Host and co-host with significant involvement in discussions on infection control and healthcare practices.
Phil Russo
Co-host discussing infection prevention and control practices.
Martin Kiernan
Co-host with a focus on healthcare data and evidence in infection control discussions.

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • May 19 podcast

    Great discussion about the benefits of mixed method research. Enjoying all your guest speakers.

    Apple Podcasts
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    katie-anne mac
    Australia4 years ago

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The no diaper (AKA nappy) zone - reducing CAUTI?
Q: Did you get a buy-in from all the staff about the removing of the diaper?
There were mixed reviews initially; some supported the idea while others were skeptical. The team reassured staff and families by explaining the rationale and offering room for feedback.
The no diaper (AKA nappy) zone - reducing CAUTI?
Q: What was the background of this study? How did you recognize there was something that you needed to take some action on?
The problem was identified through partnerships with nurses, who reported issues affecting catheter cleaning due to bowel problems.
National vs local IPC Guidelines - Lost in Translation?
Q: How can we make documents clearer and more specific for people?
Be explicit in policies about responsibilities and state clearly what actions should be taken and when.
National vs local IPC Guidelines - Lost in Translation?
Q: What framework is used in your study?
It's an ACT framework that stands for Action, Actor, Context, Time and Target, which aims to make guidelines actionable.
The Sinkbug Survey: Antibiotics, AMR, Chemicals and Plumbing
Q: What were you looking at when you approached a Sink?
Investigators collected metadata associated with the sinks and sampled from them to analyze antibiotic and chemical residues.

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This series features professionals discussing the latest research and pertinent issues in infection prevention and control. Episodes often include conversations with authors of relevant papers, providing listeners with insights that extend beyond traditional publications. The content encompasses a wide range of topics, from healthcare-associated infections (HCAIs) to guidelines for best practices within various healthcare settings. Notably, the series emphasizes an informal yet informative style, incorporating humor and anecdotal experiences, which contributes to its distinctive approach to complex health topics. This engaging delivery is likely to resonate especially with healthcare professionals seeking contemporary insights in infection ... more

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2. Dr. Gabriel Birgand
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