Automated national HCAI surveillance - potential or pipedream?
In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin discuss a recent paper from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that examined the timeliness of data points that could be used for a centrally implemented, au...
11 Juni 202515min
A re-introduction to Infection Control Matters 1500 days on
In this episode, we discuss the purpose of infection control matters and why we started the podcast. Recorded 1500 days after we started the podcast, Brett, Phil and Martin reflect on the podcast to d...
28 Maj 202511min
National vs local IPC Guidelines - Lost in Translation?
In this episode, we explore the crucial disconnect between national infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and the local policies implemented in residential aged care (RAC) facilities. Bret...
14 Maj 202535min
Candidozyma auris from the lab to the front line: A discussion with UKHSA experts
In this episode Martin talks to Dr Andy Borman, (Acting Head and Consultant Clinical Scientist, UKHSA National UK Mycology Reference Lab. also Hon Professor of Medical Mycology, MRC CMM, University of...
30 Apr 202545min
Use of AI to create a podcast discussion - are we out of a job?
In this episode of Infection Control Matters, we explore the potential of AI tools to support education and professional dialogue in infection prevention and control. We used NotebookLM, an experiment...
16 Apr 202514min
The Sinkbug Survey: Antibiotics, AMR, Chemicals and Plumbing
In this episode of Infection Control Matters, Martin Kiernan speaks with Dr. Nicole Stoesser about a large-scale, multi-centre study exploring the role of hospital sink infrastructure in antimicrobial...
2 Apr 202530min
Surveillance for HCAI - What is important, feasible and useful - and what isn't..
In this episode, Brett and Martin chat with Dr. Jessica Schults and Dr. Sally Havers about a recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. The study used a modified Delphi proce...
19 Mars 202538min
nv-HAP surveillance too time-consuming? Semi-automated may be easier than you think
In this episode, Phil and Martin talk to Dr Aline Wolfensberger, Senior Attending Physician, Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology at University Hospital Zurich and a Senior Rese...
5 Mars 202530min
