#58 The Hand Hygiene Illusion: Are We Really Washing Our Hands?

#58 The Hand Hygiene Illusion: Are We Really Washing Our Hands?

What if our perceptions of hand hygiene are far from reality? In this engaging episode, hosts Nicki and Jess explore the surprising gap between self-reported and observed hand hygiene practices among healthcare professionals. Joined by infectious diseases experts Dr. Prathit Kulkarni and Dr. Barbara Trautner, they delve into psychological biases, workflow challenges, and how these factors contribute to adherence discrepancies. Tune in to uncover how improving awareness and behavior can enhance infection prevention in healthcare settings!

With special guests:
Prathit Kulkarni, MD, FACP, Assistant Chief of Medicine, Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center and Barbara W. Trautner, MD, PhD, Co-Chief of the Division of Infectious Diseases at Washington University

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#63 Behind the Mic: Reintroducing Your Hosts!

#63 Behind the Mic: Reintroducing Your Hosts!

Ever wonder what the hosts of AJIC do in their free time? Join 5 Second Rule Podcast hosts, Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher, as they flip the script on Nikki Shore and Jessica Swain, the dynamic duo fro...

1 Loka 44min

#62 Before the Breaking Point: The Future of Infection Prevention

#62 Before the Breaking Point: The Future of Infection Prevention

What if the field of infection prevention collapsed by 2029? In this thought-provoking episode, experts Dr. Elizabeth Monsees and Dr. Stephanie Stroever explore a pre-mortem analysis that asks leaders...

3 Syys 24min

#61 Leading the Charge: Transforming Infection Prevention Through Leadership

#61 Leading the Charge: Transforming Infection Prevention Through Leadership

What does effective leadership look like for infection preventionists (IPs) in today's healthcare landscape? In this episode, we explore the insights from the groundbreaking LEED IP study, focusing on...

6 Elo 30min

#60 Rethinking Central Line Access: A Path to Safer Care

#60 Rethinking Central Line Access: A Path to Safer Care

How often do we compromise patient safety for convenience? In this episode, Nicki and Jess dive into the unsettling reality of central line access, discussing a scoping review that shows each unnecess...

2 Heinä 21min

#59 AI in Infection Prevention: Revolutionizing SSI Surveillance

#59 AI in Infection Prevention: Revolutionizing SSI Surveillance

Can artificial intelligence transform the way healthcare systems detect surgical site infections? Join us for a special episode of AJIC: Science Into Practice featuring our first international guest, ...

4 Kesä 23min

#57 Beyond Discharge: The Skilled Nursing Facility's Role in C. diff Management

#57 Beyond Discharge: The Skilled Nursing Facility's Role in C. diff Management

Join Nicki and Jess as they dive into the journey of Clostridioides difficile (C. diff) infections as patients move between hospitals and Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs). They're joined by special g...

2 Huhti 38min

#56 Measles is Back: Inside a Children's Hospital Outbreak Response

#56 Measles is Back: Inside a Children's Hospital Outbreak Response

Measles is back, and when a community outbreak hit in early 2025, one children's hospital had to move fast. In this episode, hosts Nicki and Jess are joined by Chris, Christie, and Lacey to break down...

5 Maalis 40min

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