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Transmission Control

Transmission Control Podcast
Infection Prevention
Sterile Processing
Surgical Site Infections
Joint Commission
Ifus
Surgical Site Infection
Biofilm
Survey Readiness
Infection Prevention and Control
ST108
Endoscopy
Healthcare
Hand Hygiene
United States
Genomic Surveillance
APIC
Education
Ambulatory Surgery Center
Sterile Storage
Brushes

Welcome to Transmission Control – an infection prevention podcast focused on your appetite for trailblazing thought, discussion, and innovations that will help you make informed decisions. Each episode, we speak with public health experts and safety champions from across the globe as they share their experiences, passion and opinions. From investigative journalism to medical publications, we tackl... more

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Latest Episodes

When something doesn't look right in the OR, do you have the confidence to speak up? In this episode of "Silo-Free Surgery," Garrett Hollembeak sits down with certified surgical technologist, educator, and infection preventionist Julia Jackson to tal... more

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The OR sees one thing. Infection Prevention reports another. So who's right? In this episode of "Silo-Free Surgery," hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Trey Morrow are joined by infection prevention expert Emily Barnard to tackle one of the trickier parts ... more

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Every day, healthcare teams rely on IFUs to get the job done. But how often do we stop to think about how they actually come together? In this week's special season co-release episode, Garrett Hollembeak sits down with Alpa Patel to take a closer loo... more

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The pace may be different, but the goal is exactly the same: delivering safe surgical care. In this week's special season co-release episode, we talk with Carlene Smith about what surgical site infection prevention looks like in ambulatory surgery ce... more

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Could the biggest opportunities to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) be the ones you've stopped noticing? In this week's special season co-release episode, Garrett Hollembeak sits down with Crystal Heishman for a conversation about seeing SSI p... more

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What keeps you up at night when it comes to preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? In this week's special season co-release episode, Jeremy Gibson-Roark returns to join hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce for a conversation about moving f... more

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Why is it so difficult to trace a surgical site infection (SSI) back to one clear cause? On this special season co-release episode of Transmission Control and First Case, hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce are joined by Jeremy Gibson-Roark fo... more

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You're doing the work. You're solving the problems. Now it's time to take the lead! On this Season 2 finale of "On Pathogens & PPE," host Jill Holdsworth is joined by Kelly Zabriskie, Lee Smith, Dr. Kevin Bush, and David Jagrosse to take a closer lo... more

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Recent Guests

Alpa Patel
Expert on IFUs and reprocessing, works at Nelson Labs
Nelson Labs
Episode: Silo-Free Surgery: Why Are We Talking About IFUs?
Carlene Smith
Infection prevention professional with OR, SPD, and IP background; CAPE-certified
Episode: Silo-Free Surgery: Are ASC's Really the Wild West?
Lindsey Joyce
Infection prevention expert featured as a guest in the episode
Episode: Silo-Free Surgery: What SSI Risk Keeps You Up at Night?
Jeremy Gibson-Roark
Infection prevention professional and contributor
Episode: Silo-Free Surgery: What SSI Risk Keeps You Up at Night?
Kelly Zabriskie
System Director for Infection Prevention at BayCare Health (former Jefferson Health)
Episode: On Pathogens & PPE: Taking the Lead in SPD
Lee Smith
Longtime quality leader with experience across quality operations
Episode: On Pathogens & PPE: Taking the Lead in SPD
Kevin Bush
Administrative Director of Perioperative Services for Christiana Health; former Enterprise Director of Sterile Processing
Episode: On Pathogens & PPE: Taking the Lead in SPD
Dave Jagrosse
Dave Jagrosse Consulting; HSBA leadership and SPD industry involvement
Episode: On Pathogens & PPE: Taking the Lead in SPD
Art Babiy
Interim manager, supervisor, project manager
Alpha Consulting Group
Episode: On Pathogens & PPE: Assembly Without Disruptions

Hosts

Garrett Hollembeak
Editor-in-chief/Host in hands-on IP leadership and podcast hosting across episodes
Lindsay Joyce
Co-host; frontline IP and OR collaboration perspectives
Jill Holdsworth
Host with IP/Pathogens & PPE podcasting background; frequent contributor

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Silo-Free Surgery: PATOS Without the Panic: Understanding "Present at Time of Surgery" in SSI Surveillance
Q: How do we talk about documentation so that PATOS is clear to both OR and IP teams?
The host guides Emily to explain that using specific NHSN terms in the operative note, rather than generic phrases, helps ensure PATOS is accurately identified and reduces misinterpretation across departments.
On Pathogens & PPE: Why Water Quality Matters
Q: What might be a good indicator that you should speak up and ask questions about water quality?
Visible signs such as calcification, discoloration, and staining on instruments, along with unexpected changes in instrument finishes or corrosion, indicate water quality issues and should prompt immediate investigation and escalation to the water management team.
On Pathogens & PPE: Why Water Quality Matters
Q: Great. Thank you. Let's start off with a really general question here. Shane, when we're talking about sterile processing, why is water quality so important?
Water quality affects patient safety by controlling bacteria and endotoxins, and it also has an economic impact through equipment corrosion, processing efficiency, and potential cost overruns when water quality is not properly managed.
Redefining a Perfect Survey: Great Outcomes from Bad Surveys
Q: What is the best way to translate survey findings into annual IPC planning?
Treat the IP plan as a living document that is reviewed regularly, aligned with risk assessments, laboratory data, and evolving external factors like outbreaks.
Redefining a Perfect Survey: Great Outcomes from Bad Surveys
Q: How do you keep a team calm and effective when things don't go per the script during a survey?
Lead with mindset, rely on prepared processes, and involve frontline staff in developing practical solutions rather than simply following a checklist.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Transmission Control

What is Transmission Control about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on infection prevention in healthcare, with a strong focus on perioperative safety, sterile processing, and collaboration across IP, OR, and facilities teams. Episodes frequently dissect practical challenges in reducing surgical site infections, improving decontamination workflows, and aligning multi-department processes through leadership, data literacy, and frontline engagement. Notable throughlines include breaking down silos between IP, OR, and SPD; embedding quality and process improvements into daily workflows; and spotlighting real-world strategies, tools, and standards (IFUs, risk assessments, and regulatory perspectives) that facilities can adopt today. A distinctive angle is connecting hands-on clinical practice ... more

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Recent guests on Transmission Control include:

1. Alpa Patel
2. Carlene Smith
3. Lindsey Joyce
4. Jeremy Gibson-Roark
5. Kelly Zabriskie
6. Lee Smith
7. Kevin Bush
8. Dave Jagrosse

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