American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice

#62 Before the Breaking Point: The Future of Infection Prevention

What if the field of infection prevention collapsed by 2029? In this thought-provoking episode, experts Dr. Elizabeth Monsees and Dr. Stephanie Stroever explore a pre-mor

#61 Leading the Charge: Transforming Infection Prevention Through Leadership

What does effective leadership look like for infection preventionists (IPs) in today's healthcare landscape? In this episode, we explore the insights from the groundbreak

#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 r

#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 o

#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

#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

#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, Chr

#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 orientatio

#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

#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

#52 Strongyloides in Plain Sight: What Happened in a New York Care Facility?

How did a soil-dwelling parasite infiltrate a New York care facility? Hosts Jess and Nicki dig into a real-life outbreak of Strongyloides stercoralis with experts Kelly B

#51 Retention vs. Attrition: The Push and Pull of Infection Prevention Careers

Why do infection preventionists stay or walk away? In this episode, hosts Nicki and Jess sit down with guests Dr. Sara Reese and Albert Shackelford to unpack new data on

#50 Strengthening the Pipeline: Alabama's Model for Infection Prevention Training

What happens when infection prevention meets Southern charm? In this episode of AIC Science Into Practice, experts from UAB spotlight Alabama's Regional Center for Infect

#49 Airing Out the Dirty Truth: Reducing Viral Aerosol Risk After Toilet Flushing

What really happens when you flush the toilet? In this episode, environmental microbiologist Dr. Charles Gerba reveals the science behind aerosolized germs, viral cross-c

#48 Inside the Scope: Fixing the Gaps in Endoscope Reprocessing

Confused by endoscope reprocessing gaps? Join hosts Nikki, Jess, and guest Frankie Catalfumo as they dig into brush types, drying myths, storage debates, and why IFUs can

#47 The APIC 2025 MegaSurvey and the Future of Infection Prevention

Are you curious how infection preventionists are shaping the future of their field? Tune into this episode on the APIC 2025 MegaSurvey. Learn about the MegaSurvey, why it

#46 Burnout, Beds, and Budgets: The Hidden Reality of IP Staffing

In this special episode, our very own host, Jess, swaps the mic for the guest seat, joining co-author Brenna Doran to unpack their newly published study, "Quantifying the

#45 Enhanced Barrier Precautions: Strengthening Infection Prevention in Nursing Homes

How can nursing homes stop the spread of deadly infections without isolating residents? In this episode, the hosts, Jess and Nicki, dive into Enhanced Barrier Precautions

#44 Infection Control in Action: Mount Sinai's Screening Strategies for Candida Auris

How can hospitals stop the spread of Candida auris before it starts? In this episode, infection prevention experts from Mount Sinai share how an expanded screening protoc

#43 Revolutionizing Infection Prevention: Empowering Healthcare Through Training Strategies That Work

How can we revolutionize infection prevention training in healthcare? Dive into this insightful episode as Dr. Terri Rebmann and Dr. Ashley Hughes explore game-changing t