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Infection Control Matters

Brett Mitchell
Infection Control
Infection Prevention and Control
Infection Prevention
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Antimicrobial Resistance
Covid-19
Hand Hygiene
Artificial Intelligence
MRSA
C. Difficile
Candida Auris
UK Health Security Agency
Public Health
Healthcare Associated Infections
Residential Aged Care
Ambulance Service
Infection Control Education
Surgical Site Infections
Personal Protective Equipment
Air Purification

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. We... more

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In this episode, recorded live from Interclean in Amsterdam, Brett and Martin highlight the contibution of Clean Hospitals to healthcare hygiene and reflect on the contrast between healthcare cleaning and the wider cleaning industry. While the scale,... more

How well do we really measure bloodstream infections and could it be routinely automated?

In this episode, Brett and Martin look at two papers on automated hospital-onset bacteraemia (HOB) surveillance, one a retrospective review in a single hospita... more

In this episode, Martin and Brett talk about what is a high risk and what is a high touch surface. Are they the same? The discussion is based on the following paper:

Zheng et al (2025). “High-touch” surfaces are not always “high-risk” surfaces in IC... more

Back in July 2022 when the world was opening up again Brett, Phil and Martin were all in Melbourne and met up for a chat. The topic was 'Are we experts', however due to incompetence (Martin) the recording was terrible and his rather poor editing skil... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Lyn-Li Lim
Infectious Diseases Physician who works at the Vicniss Coordinating Centre in Melbourne, Australia.
Vicniss Coordinating Centre
Episode: Resourcing of hospital infection prevention and control programs
Dr. Sarah Fieldhouse
Forensic scientist and associate professor in the Health, Education, Policing and Sciences Department.
University of Staffordshire
Episode: Hospital or Crime Scene? What Forensic Science Reveals About “Clean”
Dr. Emmanuel Babafemi
Senior lecturer in Biomedical Sciences with a specialization in Microbiology.
University of Staffordshire
Episode: Hospital or Crime Scene? What Forensic Science Reveals About “Clean”
Dr. Jon Otter
Director of Infection Prevention Control and Consultant Clinical Scientist at Guy's and St Thomas'.
Guy's and St Thomas'
Episode: Unseen Reservoirs, Unseen Risks: Integrating Wastewater Surveillance with Patient-Level Insights into C. auris Spread
Catherine Lemsalu
Dental nurse and specialist practitioner in infection prevention.
University Hospital's Plymouth NHS Trust
Episode: Reducing harm at the Front Line: Oral Care driving down C. difficile and Line Care - the Power of Better Data
Sue Rowlands
Lead author working on a surveillance framework for blood stream infections related to vascular access devices.
Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust
Episode: Reducing harm at the Front Line: Oral Care driving down C. difficile and Line Care - the Power of Better Data
Frances Butson
Author and infection control professional at Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Gloucester Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Episode: Posters from the 2025 Innovation Academy at ICPIC and from the UK IPS Conference
Dr. Mark Garvey
An expert discussing infection rates post-COVID.
Episode: Infection Control Matters Live from the 2026 IPS Brighton Conference
Dr. Stephane Bouchoucha
President of ACPSI discussing infection control in Australia.
Deakin University
Episode: Infection Control Matters Live from the 2026 IPS Brighton Conference

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Martin Kiernan
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Phil Russo
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Brett Mitchell
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
  • May 19 podcast

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

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    katie-anne mac
    Australia5 years ago

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Guests are usually senior clinicians or researchers with hands-on experience.
The show highlights practical IPC insights grounded in research.
Strong focus on improving hospital infection outcomes resonates with sponsors and practitioners.

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Resourcing of hospital infection prevention and control programs
Q: How did hospital size impact IPC staffing levels?
The study found larger hospitals consistently had a higher median FTE per 100 acute beds compared to smaller hospitals, showing a correlation between hospital size and IPC resourcing.
Resourcing of hospital infection prevention and control programs
Q: What challenges were reflected in the study regarding IPC staffing?
One of the main challenges highlighted was the ongoing pressure and understaffing reported by IPC programs, impacting their ability to meet reporting timelines.
Resourcing of hospital infection prevention and control programs
Q: How did you collect data for your study?
Data was collected through a survey sent to IPC program leads in hospitals, querying their resources and support structures.
Resourcing of hospital infection prevention and control programs
Q: What were the aims of the study?
The study aimed to provide a current snapshot of hospital IPC program staffing in Victoria and identify any gaps in resource allocation.
2025 Christmas Special
Q: What are some predictions for 2026?
Phil mentioned expecting significant changes to definitions of healthcare-associated infections, while Martin expressed hope for the integration of technology to enhance infection prevention efforts.

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This show focuses on infection prevention and control, often pairing hosts with guests who are authors or practitioners in healthcare, evidence synthesis, and policy. Episodes span topics like staffing and funding for IPC, hospital cleaning and environmental hygiene, antimicrobial resistance, educational methods for IPC, data-driven quality improvements, and innovative surveillance and cleaning technologies. The tone blends practical implementation with research insights, and guests frequently share how findings translate into real-world practice, governance, and frontline care. Noteworthy elements include occasional live conference discussions, cross-disciplinary methods (e.g., forensic science approaches to cleaning), and a penchant for s... more

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Recent guests on Infection Control Matters include:

1. Dr. Lyn-Li Lim
2. Dr. Sarah Fieldhouse
3. Dr. Emmanuel Babafemi
4. Dr. Jon Otter
5. Catherine Lemsalu
6. Sue Rowlands
7. Frances Butson
8. Dr. Mark Garvey

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