#54 Stopping MRSA at the Nose: Inside a Breakthrough ICU Intervention

#54 Stopping MRSA at the Nose: Inside a Breakthrough ICU Intervention

Can a simple nasal antiseptic protect ICU patients from deadly MRSA infections? This episode dives into how a Michigan hospital team reduced bloodstream infections with a twice-daily antiseptic, why it worked, and what it takes to implement this approach. With expert insights and real-world challenges, this is prevention in action, right under your nose.

With special guests:

  • Sarah Prascius, MPH, CIC, Infection Prevention Specialist, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - Michigan
  • Alex Wells, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, Manager of Safety and Reliability, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - Michigan
  • Tricia Stein, MD, FIDSA, FACP, Medical Director of Infection Prevention and Antimicrobial Stewardship and Chief of the Infectious Disease Section, Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital - Michigan

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#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 Jul 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 Jun 23min

#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 ...

7 Mai 29min

#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 Apr 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 Mar 40min

#55 Building CIC Confidence: Why Infection Prevention Training Consistency Matters

#55 Building CIC Confidence: Why Infection Prevention Training Consistency Matters

Have you ever tackled a complex job without a manual? In this episode, we dive into the reality of infection prevention training and explore how variability in orientation impacts CIC preparedness amo...

5 Feb 32min

#53 Antibiotic Intelligence: Reshaping Outpatient Stewardship With Smart Guidelines and Data Benchmarking

#53 Antibiotic Intelligence: Reshaping Outpatient Stewardship With Smart Guidelines and Data Benchmarking

Can benchmarking data actually improve antibiotic prescribing for kids? In this episode of AJIC: Science into Practice, hosts Nicki and Jess talk with Dr. Rana El Feghaly and Dr. Matthew Kronman about...

4 Des 202543min

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