AJIC Science into Practice Podcast Episode #20: “Using Creativity to Make a Hand Hygiene Observer Program Effective”
In this episode, our guest Ms. Wilson shares with us success and the key components of a robust hand hygiene observer training program using the 5 Moments. Ms. Wilson breaks down the importance of feedback, asking questions, improving communication skills and strategies to make an effective hand hygiene program affordable.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 the field, and best practices to advance your IPC career. You’ll learn how to utilize your foundational knowledge, the best ways to market yourself, and that previous experience is not always necessary.
AJIC Science into Practice Podcast Episode #19: “Factors that influence depression, anxiety, and burnout: Workplace wellness support makes a difference for Infection Preventionists”
COVID-19 added stress to infection preventionists resulting in anxiety, depression and burnout in their work lives that may have impacted their well-being. In this podcast episode, Dr. Melnyk speaks about infection preventionists’ mental and physical health and lifestyle behaviors during the pandemic and their associations with perceived worksite wellness support, shift length, and race and/or ethnicity. Listen to Episode #19 now.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 the strengths and struggles of the lone IP, or “one-ers.”
Introducing The “5 Second Rule” Podcast New Hosts: Meet Kelly and Lerenza
The 5 Second Rule Podcast is proud to announce our new podcast hosts! Meet Kelly Holmes and Lerenza L. Howard!
5 Second Rule Episode #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 how she developed a tool to help others break into IPC, and how she became a 2022 Hero of Infection Prevention in Leadership.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 as they discuss the Do’s and Don’ts of how to engage with this valuable tool and how to get the most out of your journey through the infection prevention field.
5 Second Rule Episode #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 relate to EOC and his experiences along the way. Topics covered include tips for EOC rounding, tricks for getting ready for TJC, horror stories involving gray water, and nightmares about laminated paper.
5 Second Rule Episode #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.
ANA and APIC Join Forces to form Monkeypox Rapid Response Task Force
Collaborative effort to deploy infection prevention and control resources to health care professionals responding to the monkeypox outbreak The American Nurses Association and APIC announced the formation of a joint Monkeypox Rapid Response Task Force to create infection prevention and control tools and education to help health care professionals in various settings respond to the … Continue reading “ANA and APIC Join Forces to form Monkeypox Rapid Response Task Force”