American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice
Episodes
#53 Antibiotic Intelligence: Reshaping Outpatient Stewardship With Smart Guidelines and Data Benchmarking
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can benchmarking data actually improve antibiotic prescribing for kids? In this episode of AJIC: Science into Practice, hosts Nicki and Jess talk with...
#52 Strongyloides in Plain Sight: What Happened in a New York Care Facility?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did a soil-dwelling parasite infiltrate a New York care facility? Hosts Jess and Nicki dig into a real-life outbreak of Strongyloides stercoralis ...
#51 Retention vs. Attrition: The Push and Pull of Infection Prevention Careers
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
#50 Strengthening the Pipeline: Alabama's Model for Infection Prevention Training
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when infection prevention meets Southern charm? In this episode of AIC Science Into Practice, experts from UAB spotlight Alabama's Region...
#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens when you flush the toilet? In this episode, environmental microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba reveals the science behind aerosolized ...
#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confused by endoscope reprocessing gaps? Join hosts Nikki, Jess, and guest Frankie Catalfumo as they dig into brush types, drying myths, storage debat...
#47 The APIC 2025 MegaSurvey and the Future of Infection Prevention
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Are you curious how infection preventionists are shaping the future of their field? Tune into this episode on the APIC 2025 MegaSurvey. Learn about th...
#46 Burnout, Beds, and Budgets: The Hidden Reality of IP Staffing
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, our very own host, Jess, swaps the mic for the guest seat, joining co-author Brenna Doran to unpack their newly published stu...
#45 Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Strengthening Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can nursing homes stop the spread of deadly infections without isolating residents? In this episode, the hosts, Jess and Nicki, dive into Enhanced...
#44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can hospitals stop the spread of Candida auris before it starts? In this episode, infection prevention experts from Mount Sinai share how an expan...
#43 Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Empowering Healthcare Through Training Strategies That Work
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can we revolutionize infection prevention training in healthcare? Dive into this insightful episode as Dr. Terri Rebmann and Dr. Ashley Hughes exp...
#42 Closing the Gap: Insights From APIC's Infection Prevention Staffing Calculator
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a staffing calculator really revolutionize Infection Prevention and Control? Join us for podcast number 42, where we dive into the world of infect...
#41 Data, Defense, and Disease: How Washington State Tackled COVID-19
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the guests delve into the outstanding work of the Washington State Department of Health in infection prevention, especially during th...
#40 Infection Prevention Power Hour: Certification, Mentorship and Training Uncovered
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you interested in infection control and prevention? This episode of the American Journal of Infection Control: Science into Practice podcast, feat...
#39 PEP Talk: Insights From the National Post-Exposure Hotline
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this fascinating AJIC Science Into Practice episode, hosts Nikki and Jessica explore the crucial topic of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with gues...
#38 Genome Sequencing Reveals: COVID's 5-Hour Airborne Journey
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, hosts delve right into an enlightening discussion with Dr. Michael Charness, Dr. Kalpana Gupta, and Dr. Katherine Linsenmeyer about t...
#37 Unraveling the Sociospatial Patterns: Health Disparities in US Skilled Nursing Facilities Amid COVID-19
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the podcast, guests Dr. Cynthia Lakon and Dr. John Hipp discuss their research on the socio-spatial health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic...
#36 Neurosurgery Unplugged: Traffic Control in the Operating Room
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging podcast episode our guests, Heather Dixon, Mathea Schafer, and Dr. Mohamed Yassin, discuss their article about the automated traffic ...
#35 The Hidden Impact of COVID-19: Rising Hospital-Acquired Candida Infections
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Want to stay updated on the latest in infection prevention and control? Join hosts Nicki Shore and Jessica Swain in the "Science into Practice" podcas...
#34 Seasoned Warriors: Navigating Infection Prevention Standards in Critical Access Hospitals
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever wonder how Infection Prevention Program Standards were developed for Critical Access Hospitals? In this podcast, IP experts discuss their...
#33 Infection Preventionists Unplugged: Insights From Public Health, Consulting, and Academia
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dive into the lesser-known realms of infection prevention as we uncover the fascinating roles of Infection Preventionists (IPs) beyond the traditional...
#32 Turning Chaos Into Opportunity: Surgical Site Infections in a Pandemic
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast episode of Science into Practice by the American Journal of Infection Control, hosts Nicki Shore and Jessica Swain have a fascinating ...
#31 Navigating the Link Between Ventilator-Associated Events and Strategic Weaning Protocols
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the American Journal of Infection Control Podcast, host Nikki Shore speaks with Dr. Jennifer Sanguinet, Director of Infection Preve...
#30 UV Disinfection Deployment: A Quality Improvement Initiative at an Acute Care Facility
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to know how to improve infection prevention in your hospital? Join us as we speak to those in the field of infection prevention and contro...
#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Does longer treatment of C. difficile infection lead to fewer recurrences in patients taking concurrent antibiotics? Join us as we interview Irina Raj...
#28 A Tale of Two Hospitals: Investigating the Salmonella Javiana Outbreak
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how infection prevention professionals investigate and mitigate food-borne illnesses? Join us to hear from Lisa Stancill and Ma...
#27 Putting CHG Bathing Into Practice: A Podcast With Yvette Williams
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered what prompted a CHG patient refusal bathing study? Join hosts Nikki Shore and Jessie Swain as the podcast "Science into Practic...
#26 Putting Science Into Practice: A Talk with Dr. Stella Hines on Reusable Respirator Use in Healthcare"
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you looking to learn about the latest research in the field of infection prevention and control? Join us as we speak to Dr. Stella Hines, MD, MSPH...
#25 Exploring Antibiotic Resistance & Stewardship in New York State with Dr. Danielle Durant
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an Infection Preventionist looking to learn more about the Healthcare Association of New York's State Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative in ...
#24 Breaking the Silo: Understanding the Impact of Airborne Microbial Contamination in the Operating Room with Dr. John Harp"
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do airborne contaminants increase the risk of prosthetic joint infections? In this podcast, Dr. John Harp discusses his observational study on sterile...
#23 Reporting Device-Related Infections – Healthcare Workers' Perspective
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Concerns and frustrations about inconsistencies with the public reporting of device-related healthcare associated infections: Perspectives of hospital...
#22 Weighing the Connection Between a Patient Safety Climate and Infection Prevention Practices.
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Drs Hessels and Larson describe how a positive patient safety climate contributes to improved adherence to infection prevention and c...
#21 A Novel Way To Decrease the Amount of Inappropriate Urine Cultures Ordered
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Drs Krouss and Cho describe an intervention they did to decrease the amount of inappropriate urine cultures being ordered. They share...
#20 Utilizing Creativity To Make a Hand Hygiene Observer Program Effective
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest Ms. Wilson shares with us success and the key components of a robust hand hygiene observer training program using the 5 Mom...
#19 Factors That Influence Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout: Workplace Wellness Support Makes a Difference for Infection Preventionists.
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
COVID-19 added stress to infection preventionists resulting in anxiety, depression and burnout in their work lives that may have impacted their well-b...
#18 Does C. Diff (Also Known As Clostridioides Difficile or C. Difficile) in Previous Room Occupants Predict C. Diff in Subsequent Room Occupants?
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this study Dr. Sood and colleagues explore if the risk of a patient getting Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) is higher if the room was prev...
#17 Exploring Infection Preventionist (IP) Roles in Non-Acute Care Settings
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Cervantes speaks on how she and her colleagues did a cross-sectional study using data derived from the 2020 APIC MegaSurvey to describe the state ...
#16 Did You Clean Your Hands Correctly? Using Thermal Imaging as an Innovative Way To Assess Hand Hygiene Technique.
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
John Boyce, MD, a renowned infectious disease specialist and hospital epidemiologist and colleague Richard Martinello, MD a medical director of infect...
#15 Let's Talk About Keeping Healthcare Linens Clean
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join our hosts Jessie Swain and Nicki Shorr as they talk with Dr. Janet Glowicz, a Senior Infection Preventionist with the Centers for Disease Control...
#14 Let's Talk About Improving Duodenoscope Reprocessing
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join our host Jessie Swain as she talks with Erin Sparnon, a member of the team at ECRI that surveyed sterile processing staff to learn about human fa...
#13 Let's Talk About Steps We Can Take To Protect Patients From CRE
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk to Dr. Marybeth Sexton to discuss her research into the risk factors for isolation of carbape...
#12 Let's Talk About How To Reduce the Overuse of Antibiotics When Patients Are Discharged
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with Dr. Valerie Vaughn about partnering to reduce overuse of antibiotics when patients ar...
#11 Let's Talk About How Management Practices and Strategic Communication Strategies Can Be Tools To Prevent Infection
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MS about how executive leadership attention and strategic...
#10 Working Together To Contain a CRAB Outbreak in a COVID-19 ICU
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with infection preventionists Rachel Guran and Kelsi Canavan along with Dr. Paula Eckardt ...
#9 What Can We Learn From Two AJIC Studies About Encouraging Flu Vaccination for Home Healthcare Personnel and Fogging To Reduce C. difficile?
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts speak with researcher Jingjing Shang about increasing flu vaccination of home healthcare personnel using policies, easy access to ...
#8 Let's Talk About the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Associated Infections: Getting Back to Basics
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts speak with Infection Preventionist Lisa Sturm about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-onset bloodstream infections (...
#7 Using Technology for More Efficient Data Collection and Considering Improved Patient Care in Isolation
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as we speak with our guests about how technology can impact the daily work of infection preventionists, specifically using the electronic medic...
#6 A Look at COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Who Do People Trust To Give Them Vaccine Advice and How Can We Use This Information Now and in the Future?
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts talk with Dr. Gina Piscitello of Rush University Medical Center about a study she and her colleagues conducted entitled "COVID-19 ...
#5 Working Together for Healthcare Worker Safety: The Gown-Glove Connection
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts talk with Dr. Selcen Kilinc-Balci, an author of a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study that illustr...
#4 What are the Infection Prevention Needs of Home Health Care Workers: Learning From the Pandemic
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts talk with educator and researcher Dr. Zainab Toteh Osakwe about her article on the intense experiences of Home Health Aides during...
#3 The IPC-Anesthesia Partnership on Universal Masking and Automated Disinfection Tracking
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts talk with another infection preventionist (IP) and a physician about IP and anesthesia working together on PPE. Next, they talk wi...
#2 Experiences of Infection Preventionists During the First Nine Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from APIC COVID-19 Task Force Focus Groups
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as our hosts discuss the intensity of the experiences of infection preventionists (IPs) during the first 9-months of the COVID-19 pandemic thro...
#1 MRSA in Outpatient Settings and Integrating Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control Programs
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Infection preventionists discuss two issues with authors of articles in the August issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC): (1) the ...