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Join us while we talk to infection preventionists to learn the facts about infection prevention, the truth about some common myths, and tips to keeping yourself and the people around you safe. Brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
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#73 Inside APIC’s Research Network
Curious how you can shape the future of IPC research? The APIC Research Network (ARN) makes it easy — with free membership, mentorship, and resources...
#72 IIPW 2025: Stand UPPP for Infection Prevention
How are infection preventionists gearing up for IIPW 2025? In this episode, co-hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes welcome guests from APIC’s Commun...
#71 APIC25 Spotlight: Improving HLD Reprocessing Reliability and Reimagining Hand Hygiene
What do therapy dogs and data-driven strategies have in common? They're both helping to move the needle on patient safety. In this APIC 2025 Annual Co...
#70 Elevating Infection Prevention: Unveiling the Power of the AL-CIP Certification
Want to elevate your infection prevention career? Dive into this inspiring episode with Gail Fraine and Dr. Mayar Al Mohajer as they explore the value...
#69 The Measles Comeback Tour: Are You Ready?
Are you ready for measles to walk through your doors? In this episode of the 5 Second Rule, hosts Kelly and Lerenza talk with experts Tiffany Dogan an...
#68 Expert Review: A Deep Dive Into APIC’s CAUTI Implementation Guide
In this episode, our hosts chat with Dr. Rebecca Crapanzano-Sigafoos and Frankie Catalfumo about APIC’s updated CAUTI Implementation Guide and the col...
#67 Global Infection Control: Strategies, Challenges and the Future of Healthcare
How do infection prevention strategies vary across the globe? In this episode, Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard talk with infection control experts Dr....
#66 Silent Spread: Unmasking the Kansas Tuberculosis Outbreak
Tuberculosis remains a pressing public health challenge, with recent outbreaks highlighting its persistent threat. In this episode infectious disease...
#65 Crafting Your IP Future: Strategies for Career Advancement in Infection Prevention
What’s the next step in your career as an IP? Join hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard as they explore APIC’s Career Development and Advancement Gui...
#64 Infection Prevention Across Borders: A Conversation With Dr. Carol McLay, APIC’s 2025 President
Tune into this episode of the 5 Second Rule Podcast where hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes interview Dr. Carol McLay, a leading infection prevent...
#63 IP Strategic Partnership: The Critical Role of Infection Preventionists As Advocates in Sterile Processing – Featuring Rebecca Taylor Alvino
In this special holiday edition, hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes welcome Rebecca Taylor Alvino, a board-certified infection preventionist and pe...
#62 Confronting the Storm: Infection Control in the Eye of a Hurricane
In the 5 Second Rule podcast by APIC, hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes discuss infection prevention and control in the context of hurricanes with...
#61 Moving the Needle on Health Equity and Healthcare
Hear about the intricacies of healthcare equity in this episode of the 5 Second Rule podcast, hosted by Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard. We welcome Ca...
#60 Community Health Heroes: Unpacking the Missouri Kids IPC Toolkit
In the latest episode of the 5 Second Rule podcast, guest Chris Smith delves into the collaboration between the Missouri Department of Health and Seni...
#59 Decoding the 2024 Infection Control Updates: A Deep Dive With The Joint Commission Expert Natalya Rosenberg
Are you up to date with the latest Infection Control Updates for 2024? Tune into the Five Second Rule Podcast, where hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Ho...
#58 Live in San Antonio
Listen in as our hosts, Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes, interview the authors of three impactful oral and poster presentations live at the 2024 APIC...
#57 IP Strategic Partnership: Diving Into Occupational Health With Allison Zelikoff
In this insightful podcast, nurse manager Allison Zelikoff explores the history and importance of occupational health, its partnership with infection...
#56 Pulling Back the Curtain on the APIC Abstract Review Process With Trent MacAllister
In this episode of the Five Second Rule podcast, hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard speak with Trent MacAllister, Infection Preventionist at the Wa...
#55 Nipping Infections in the Bud: Spotlight on IPs in Long-Term Care
Explore the world of infection prevention and control in the long-term care sector on APIC's 5 Second Rule podcast. This episode features A.C. Burke,...
#54 From MRSA to Influence: A Patient’s Path to Advocacy
In this engaging episode of the Five Second Rule podcast, hosts Kelly Holmes and Lerenza Howard converse with patient advocate Rosie Bartel, sharing h...
#53 Journey to Chapter Excellence: A Tale of Two Stories
In this episode of the 5 Second Rule podcast, hosts Lerenza Howard and Kelly Holmes talk with Aayushi Chheda, past president of the Midnight Sun Chapt...
#52 Meet the 2024 President: Tania Bubb’s Outlook for the Future of APIC
Are you ready to be inspired by a conversation with Dr. Tania Bubb, APIC's 2024 president? Listen to this podcast to learn about her volunteerism, jou...
#51 APIC's Emerging Infectious Diseases Task Force: Changing Infection Prevention One Playbook at a Time
Join us as we hear from Rosa Lozano, the chair of APIC's Emerging Infectious Diseases Task Force. She discusses her role in assembling the passionate,...
#50 Conquering Burnout: Heather Saunders' Recipe for Wellness
Heather Saunders, an Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Consultant and Research Nurse Program Manager, shares personal strategies to navigate and...
#49 Celebrating International Infection Prevention Week With Carole Kamangu: From Aspirations of Becoming a Surgeon to Gaining Tenacity and Grit in Public Health
This podcast hosted by APIC celebrates International Infection Prevention Week with guest Carole Kamangu. Carole is a nurse epidemiologist and infecti...
#48 Inside the Mind of a Vaccine Scientist: Lessons Learned From the COVID-19 Pandemic and Preparing for the Future of IPC with Dr. Peter Hotez
In this episode of the 5 Second Rule, hosts Kelly and Lerenza interview Dr. Peter Hotez, a vaccine scientist and autism parent, who shares his insight...
#47 Live in Orlando
Our hosts are joined in-person by three oral and poster presenters at the 2023 APIC Annual Conference in Orlando! You'll hear about insights from a ne...
#46 The IP Researcher: Unraveling Implementation Science
Tune in to hear Dr. Gilmartin share her journey from her start as an infection preventionist in a rural hospital to a Doctor of Nursing. In this episo...
#45 Navigating APIC's Annual Conference & Exposition
Whether you've attended before or are a first timer, you'll want to listen as our hosts interview the 2023 APIC Annual Conference Chair Maria Whitaker...
#44 Mentor-Mentee Relationships in Infection Prevention: A Two-Way Street
Listen as an expert IP mentor and a successful IP mentee discuss their relationship, how they found each other, and the benefits of a mentor-mentee re...
#43 ABCs of Infection Prevention Certification
In this episode, our hosts discuss the many certifications in IPC with CBIC immediate past president Sandra Callery and CBIC board member Tiffany Wiks...
#42 Breaking Down the Annual Risk Assessment and IP Program Plan
Tackling the Annual Risk Assessment and Infection Prevention Program Plan can be a daunting task even for the most experienced IP. Listen as guest spe...
#41 Tips From Expert IPs: A Foot in the Door and a Leg Up on Leadership
Breaking into the IPC industry can be challenging. Listen as two infection prevention experts and leaders discuss strategies on how to get started in...
#40 Strengths and Struggles of the Lone IP: Support for the "One-ers"
For the first episode with our new hosts, Patricia "Pat" Jackson, 2023 APIC President, stops by to answer questions on her presidency and to discuss t...
#39 Recruit, Train, and Retain Talent in IPC
APIC Hero of Infection Prevention Kelley Knapek talks about what it takes to successfully recruit, train, and retain talent in the IPC industry. Learn...
#38 The Novice Roadmap for the Infection Preventionist: Go Your Own Way
The Novice Roadmap for the Infection Preventionist is an orientation guide and a pathway to earning your CIC. Listen to two of the Roadmap's creators...
#37 Environment of Scare: Expect the Unexpected
Environment of Care (EOC) means ‘environment in which care is being provided.’ Listen as guest hosts talk with Robert Carter on his roles as they rela...
#36 The Next 5 Seconds
APIC Communication Committee members discuss the new direction of the podcast and talk about being an IP in a post-COVID world.
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#35 NHSN Case Studies: Level Up Your Surveillance
NHSN training is a key first step to becoming a competent infection preventionist. In this episode we talk to Marc Wright, clinical science liaison fo...
#34 Between a Rock and Hard Place: APIC's White Paper and Call to Action
Listen to Dr. Terri Rebmann discuss the key takeaways from APIC's "Between a Rock and Hard Place, Recommendations for Balancing Patient Safety and Pan...