Rephonic
Artwork for The ICHE Podcast

The ICHE Podcast

The ICHE Podcast
Virtual Reality
Hand Hygiene
Long-Term Care Facilities
Antimicrobial Stewardship
Long-Term Care
NVHAP
Zinc Drain Contamination In Healthcare Facilities
De-Implementation
MDRO
Stenotrophomonas Maltophilia
Pseudomonas Aeruginosa
Multidrug-Resistant Organisms
CLABSI
High-Level Disinfection and Sterilization
Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing
Plasma Cell-Free DNA
Infection Prevention and Control
Chlorhexidine Bathing
Enhanced Barrier Precautions
Decolonization

Welcome to the ICHE Podcast! Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE) is the flagship journal for the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). In each episode of The ICHE Podcast, we speak with the authors of articles that have recently been published in ICHE. Join us as we discuss the latest research and hottest topics in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship, an... more

PublishesMonthlyEpisodes70Founded7 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Science

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for The ICHE Podcast

Latest Episodes

In this episode of The ICHE Podcast, host Dr. Dave Calfee sits down with Kavita Bhavan, MD, Sara Keller, MD, MPH, MSHP, Deborah Lockard, BSN, MPH, and Sara Szathmary, BSN, RN, CNRI to discuss their recent publications in ICHE. The authors discuss wha... more

In this episode of THE ICHE Podcast, host Dr. David Calfee is joined by two authors from the April 2026 issue of ICHE to discuss current infection control practices and ongoing challenges in preventing multidrug-resistant organisms and Candidozyma au... more

In this episode of The ICHE Podcast, host Dr. David Calfee speaks with Jose Navarrete, MD. of Emory University School of Medicine and Marin Schweizer, PhD. of the University of Wisconsin about infection risks among patients receiving hemodialysis, in... more

In this episode of The ICHE Podcast, host Dr. David Calfee speaks with Bobby Warren of Duke University Medical Center and Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam of the University of Maryland School of Medicine about their recent publications examining sink drain cont... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Infectious Disease Puscast
Infectious Disease PuscastVincent Racaniello
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into PracticeAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
This Week in Virology
This Week in VirologyVincent Racaniello
Breakpoints
BreakpointsSociety of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists

Recent Guests

Kavita Bhavan
Parkland Health / University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
Episode: Episode 69: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Home Infusion Settings
Sara Keller
Johns Hopkins University / Johns Hopkins Outpatient Parenteral Antimicrobial Therapy Service
Episode: Episode 69: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Home Infusion Settings
Debbie Lockard
Johns Hopkins Care at Home
Episode: Episode 69: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Home Infusion Settings
Sara Szathmary
Fairview Home Infusion / M Health Fairview
Episode: Episode 69: Reducing Bloodstream Infections in Home Infusion Settings
KC Coffey
Infectious Disease Physician, Mass General Hospital; Medical Director of Infection Control, MGH Mass Eye and Ear Infirmary
Mass General Hospital
Episode: Episode 68: Multidrug-resistant organisms and Candidozyma auris insights from the SHEA Research Network
Sarah Sansom
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Rush University Medical Center
Rush University Medical Center
Episode: Episode 68: Multidrug-resistant organisms and Candidozyma auris insights from the SHEA Research Network
Jose Navarrete
Associate Professor in the Renal Division of the Department of Medicine and Medical Director of Emory Dialysis
Emory University/Emory Dialysis
Episode: Episode 67: Reducing Infection Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Marin Schweizer
Professor and Vice Chair for Clinical and Translational Research in the Department of Medicine; Co-Director of the KL2 Scholars Program
University of Wisconsin
Episode: Episode 67: Reducing Infection Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Ibrahim Ahmed El-Imam
PhD candidate and graduate research assistant
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Episode: Episode 66: Bacterial Contamination of Sink Drains in Healthcare Facilities

Host

David Calfee
Host of The ICHE Podcast; Editor, ICHE Journal at SHEA; Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE)

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 16 ratings
  • Great for infection prevention!

    Great podcast! Great place to learn more about infection prevention and stewardship!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    elisekauai
    United States7 years ago
  • Fantastic resource!

    Great podcast for anyone interested in infection prevention, antimicrobial stewardship or the antibiotic resistance crisis!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RIC doc
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests bring frontline expertise from diverse healthcare settings and research.
Listeners praise the depth and applicability of benchmarking and guidelines insights.
Content is consistently focused on infection prevention, surveillance, and real-world implementation.
Hosts deliver authoritative, research-forward discussions that stay practical for hospital IPC teams.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#89
Brazil/Science

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 68: Multidrug-resistant organisms and Candidozyma auris insights from the SHEA Research Network
Q: What did the Candida auris survey reveal about needed tools and practices?
Hospitals prioritized decolonization regimens, standardized screening protocols, and improved inter-facility communication to manage transfers and prevent outbreaks more effectively.
Episode 68: Multidrug-resistant organisms and Candidozyma auris insights from the SHEA Research Network
Q: What were the main findings about de-escalation and contact precautions for MDROs?
There is a shift toward time-based clearance for contact precautions, with de-escalation more common over time, particularly for MRSA, suggesting evolving interpretations of when to discontinue precautions.
Episode 68: Multidrug-resistant organisms and Candidozyma auris insights from the SHEA Research Network
Q: What is the purpose of surveys like these, and how can they help improve care and reduce transmission?
They map current practices and identify where care varies, which informs where research and policy updates are needed, and helps target future data collection to address gaps in prevention strategies.
Episode 67: Reducing Infection Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Q: What practical recommendations can facilities implement now to reduce infection risk?
Post and enforce the core interventions from the Coalition for Safety Dialysis, ensure both patients and providers adhere to them, and focus on patient education and activation to sustain prevention efforts.
Episode 67: Reducing Infection Risk in Hemodialysis Patients
Q: What were the main objectives of your study?
Three: to understand seasonal trends in dialysis-related bloodstream infections, to assess the impact of protective strategies implemented over time, and to evaluate how COVID-19 affected infection rates in outpatient dialysis settings.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About The ICHE Podcast

What is The ICHE Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A frequent deep-dive into infection prevention, hospital epidemiology, and antimicrobial stewardship, featuring researchers, clinicians, and program leaders from prominent medical centers. Conversations center on practical challenges, surveillance definitions, implementation science, and emerging pathogens, with recurring emphasis on real-world data, governance, and collaboration across facilities. Noteworthy is the strong emphasis on translating research into practice—whether through standardized definitions, decolonization tools, or workforce training—making it valuable for infection preventionists, epidemiologists, and healthcare leaders seeking actionable insights and benchmarking ideas across non-acute and acute care settings.

Where can I find podcast stats for The ICHE Podcast?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for The ICHE Podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to The ICHE Podcast and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does The ICHE Podcast get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for The ICHE Podcast, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for The ICHE Podcast?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for The ICHE Podcast, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does The ICHE Podcast have?

To see how many followers or subscribers The ICHE Podcast has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to The ICHE Podcast?

These podcasts share a similar audience with The ICHE Podcast:

1. Infectious Disease Puscast
2. American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice
3. This Week in Virology
4. Infection Control Matters
5. Breakpoints

How many episodes of The ICHE Podcast are there?

The ICHE Podcast launched 7 years ago and published 70 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact The ICHE Podcast?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for The ICHE Podcast?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for The ICHE Podcast from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for The ICHE Podcast?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of The ICHE Podcast. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on The ICHE Podcast?

Recent guests on The ICHE Podcast include:

1. Kavita Bhavan
2. Sara Keller
3. Debbie Lockard
4. Sara Szathmary
5. KC Coffey
6. Sarah Sansom
7. Jose Navarrete
8. Marin Schweizer

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days