
#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 and Dr. Matthew Kronman about...
4 Des 202543min

#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 Barrett and Dr. Geetika Sood. W...
6 Nov 202524min

#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 retention and attrition in the...
9 Okt 202523min

#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 Infection Prevention and Control. Di...
4 Sep 202536min

#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-contamination, and the surprisi...
7 Aug 202525min

#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't be trusted blindly. Packed ...
3 Jul 202525min

#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 matters, and how it's evolved...
5 Jun 202529min

#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 Progressing Landscape of Infe...
1 Mai 202537min


















