5 Second Rule Show Episode #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, a veteran of the public health and healthcare sectors, who shares her passion for infection control in long-term care facilities. From issues of staffing and burnout to the ongoing need for roles dedicated to IP, Burke provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities facing IPs in long-term care. Tune in to understand more about the importance of infection prevention in these critical healthcare settings, where the need to balance patient safety with quality of life is paramount.
Celebrate International Infection Preventionist Day 2024
Get ready to celebrate because the fourth annual International Infection Preventionist (IP) Day is happening on April 5, 2024! International IP Day is our chance to honor their dedication and commitment to preventing the spread of infections. This IP Day make sure an IP in your life knows how much you appreciate them!
5 Second Rule Episode #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 her incredible battle with a persistent MRSA infection, which began as a complication of knee replacement surgery. As a survivor and activist, Rosie’s brave story takes us through her grueling journey of surmounting multiple surgeries, hospitalizations, and amputations, underscoring the importance of patient perspective in healthcare and infection control. Listen in to learn more about her crucial role in infection prevention advocacy and the essential changes that resulted from sharing her story.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 Chapter of APIC, and Talia Lefkowitz, past president of the Greater New York Chapter of APIC, both winners of a 2023 Chapter Excellence Award. Aayushi discusses their successful strategies to revitalize the chapter during the pandemic, while Talia describes the techniques used for ongoing Chapter success. The conversation focuses on networking, implementing surveys to measure educational needs, and strengthening communication for both virtual and in-person meetings in order to build a culture of resiliency and balanc
5 Second Rule Episode #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, journey to the APIC presidency, initiatives, and values that she will promote during her leadership. Hear her discuss the importance of trust and collaboration, active listening, and valuing others’ lived experiences in the infection prevention and control industry.
5 Second Rule Episode #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, diverse members of the task force and how they are developing operational guidance to assist infection preventionists and public health professionals in combating novel pathogens and infectious diseases.
APIC Announces Recipients of Critical Access Hospital Scholarships
APIC announced the first recipients of its Critical Access Hospital Scholarship program.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 recover from burnout. Through Heather’s experience in healthcare she found her passion for infection prevention and is now creating awareness on the importance of self-care and practical approaches to achieving joy in the job. Join the 5 Second Rule podcast to find out how Heather consistently incorporates wellness in her personal and professional life.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 infection prevention consultant who moved to the US in 2004 from the Democratic Republic of Congo and obtained her master’s in public health. Listen to her inspiring story of her initial aspiration to become a surgeon, followed by her move to the US, challenges in nursing school, and ultimately her success in the IP field.
Announcement: New Editors Named to Lead APIC Text
APIC is pleased to announce that Ranekka Dean, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, and Saskia Popescu, PhD, MPH, MA, CIC, were appointed the next co-editors of APIC’s flagship publication, the APIC Text. Dr. Dean is completing her 6th year as an APIC Text Clinical Editor and is System Senior Director of Infection Prevention and Control at … Continue reading “Announcement: New Editors Named to Lead APIC Text”