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AMA UpdateSummer COVID strain 2025, measles news, new RSV vaccine for infants and treatment for gonorrheaHow long does COVID last? What's the new COVID study? Is there a new COVID variant? What states have measles? Is there a new RSV vaccine?
AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers measles outbreaks, new COVID-19 research studies, the latest FDA approved vaccine for RSV, plus how to treat gonorrhea with new antibiotics. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
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2025-06-1810 min
5 Second RuleThe 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 and Pam Falk about the measles resurgence in the U.S., response strategies, and how infection preventionists can act fast. Discover powerful tools like the APIC measles playbook and the updated APIC Text Chapter, plus real-life stories, insights, and frontline tips to keep your team informed and ready. Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, CIC, FAPICÂ and Lerenza L. Howard, MHA, CIC, LSSGB About our Guests: P...
2025-06-1039 min
Quality Insights PodcastTaking Healthcare by Storm: Industry Insights with PA Project FirstlineIn this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Merewyn Sheeran, BS, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, an Infection Preventionist with PA Project Firstline, a program under the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s Bureau of Epidemiology, Division of Healthcare Acquired Infection Prevention.Merewyn Sheeran discusses Pennsylvania Project Firstline, an initiative in partnership with the CDC that aims to bolster infection prevention knowledge among healthcare workers. The program features innovative tools like translated resources and escape rooms, hi...
2025-05-2332 min
AMA UpdateCancer in people under 50, overdose deaths down, syphilis testing during pregnancy plus measles newsHow often should you get screened for cancer? Why does everyone have cancer? How do blood tests for cancer work? Can a baby get syphilis? How many people die from overdose? Discussing the latest cancer statistics, measles outbreaks, deaths from overdose and contaminated ultrasound gel with AMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.
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2025-05-2112 min
The ASHE PodcastEpisode 19: Strengthening Infection Prevention: National Strategies, Local ImpactJoin hosts Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Dr. Priya Nori as they explore the vital role of infection prevention and control in healthcare with Dr. Erica Kaufman West and Catriona Hong, authors of the article "National Partnerships Address Critical Needs in Infection Prevention and Control." In this episode, the guests discuss the goals of Project Firstline, a CDC-AMA initiative designed to strengthen IPC practices across the nation. Dr. Kaufman West and Hong delve into how five critical IPC areas were identified, the importance of social determinants of health data, and the impact of burnout among IPC professionals. They also explore strategies...
2025-05-1339 min
Charting PediatricsMeasles in the Modern WorldA highly contagious virus, once thought to be nearly eradicated, has made a comeback. Measles is affecting even our youngest patients in communities around the country and putting vulnerable populations at risk. Our primary care providers are on the frontlines of this resurgence. It's crucial they feel prepared to vaccinate patients, educate families and respond effectively. To discuss the current state of measles, understand its return and discover how we can address it, we are joined by two experts, Sam Dominguez, MD, and Jessica Cataldi, MD. Dr. Dominguez is the Medical Director for the Clinical Microbiology Laboratory...
2025-04-0136 min
American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into PracticeRevolutionizing Infection Prevention: Empowering Healthcare Through Training Strategies That WorkHow can we revolutionize infection prevention training in healthcare? Dive into this insightful episode as Dr. Terri Rebmann and Dr. Ashley Hughes explore game-changing techniques like simulation-based learning, just-in-time training, and empowering mentorship. Discover free, expert-developed tools from CDC's Project Firstline and learn practical tips to improve patient safety and frontline worker readiness. Tune in for laughs, learning, and lifesaving insights! With special guests: Terri Rebmann, PhD, RN, CIC, FAPIC, Divisional Dean, Director of the George Mason University School of Nursing and Ashley Hughes, Ph.D., M.S.,Associate Professor and Research Informaticist at Case W...
2025-02-0627 min
Quality Insights PodcastPA Project Firstline Great Escape from InfectionsThis week’s episode introduces an interactive training experience teaching infection prevention and control.Merewyn Sheeran of Pennsylvania Project Firstline discusses how a program using the escape room format provides a supportive and engaging environment for developing attendees’ knowledge. Viewers will learn how to use the escape room experience in their facility to enhance and improve the foundational knowledge of their frontline healthcare workers on infection prevention and control.Merewyn Sheeran, BS, RN, CIC, LTC-CIP, is an Infection Preventionist with the Bureau of Epidemiology at the Pennsylvania Department of Health. She is part of the Divi...
2024-12-1930 min
The SHEA PodcastPrevention Collaboratives: Hospitals and Health Departments Working Together, Part OneIn this episode of The SHEA Podcast, Dr. Maroya Walters moderates an engaging discussion on the Colorado Antimicrobial Stewardship Endeavor (CASE), a collaborative between the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment and Children’s Hospital Colorado. CASE supports hospitals across Colorado in implementing the CDC’s Core Elements of Hospital Antibiotic Stewardship Programs to combat antimicrobial resistance.
Guests include Dr. Lauren Biehle, Antimicrobial Stewardship Pharmacy Lead; Dr. Michael Bozzella, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Physician; and Dr. Joana Dimo, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Fellow. They share how CASE has grown from 17 hospitals in 2021 to 42 hospitals today, offering mentorship, workshops, and evidence-based tools like...
2024-11-2125 min
Nuestra SaludProject Firstline de RI El control de infecciones consiste en acciones para prevenir o detener la propagaciĂłn de microbios, protegiendo a usted mismo y a los demás. El Proyecto de Primera LĂnea de Rhode Island es un programa del CDC que capacita a trabajadores de salud en todos los niveles. Hablamos con Jacob Peguero, educador en prevenciĂłn de infecciones, sobre el programa. Ofrecen materiales y lecciones en vivo, en lĂnea y por escrito para aplicar tĂ©cnicas modernas de prevenciĂłn de infecciones. Todos estos recursos son gratuitos y disponibles en español e inglĂ©s. Más in...
2024-11-1629 minQuality Insights PodcastAntibiotic Awareness in Long-Term CareToday's episode discusses antibiotic stewardship and the upcoming Antibiotic Awareness Week 2024. The episode will give an overview of Antibiotic Awareness Week (AAW) themes and activities, as well as explain how healthcare facilities can get involved in AAW. We're joined by Emilee Melchior of West Virginia Project Firstline.Watch Video RecordingDownload TranscriptRelated links:Â US Antibiotic Awareness WeekCDC: Be Antibiotics Aware Partner ToolkitMaximizing Efforts Dedicated to Antimicrobial Leadership and Stewardship (MEDALS) Program (for WV facilities)Healthcare-Associated Infection Prevention/Antimicrobial Stewardship (HAIP/AS) Program (for PA facilities)Check out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.o...
2024-10-1017 min
Stories of CareThe Future is Bright: Medical Trainees and IPC ResearchIn this episode of Stories of Care, we dive into an innovative program at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine that integrates quality improvement (QI) and patient safety into medical education. Hear from Catriona, a third-year medical student; Dr. Jennifer Baldwin, an internal medicine physician and hospitalist director; and Dr. David Banach, an infectious disease physician and QI mentor, about their roles and experiences in implementing this unique curriculum. Learn how early exposure to QI concepts and real-world projects prepares medical students to identify and address gaps in healthcare delivery, and how effective mentorship fosters their development. Discover...
2024-10-0130 minQuality Insights PodcastInfluenza & Source Control in Nursing HomesThis week's webinar discusses influenza and source control. This episode will:Review flu facts and peak months for flu activityDetail flu prevention tacticsExplain the risks people with chronic conditions face related to the flu Highlight the important role "trusted messengers" in the community can play in spreading the word about the importance of flu vaccinationExplain how source control keeps germs from spreadingDiscuss one reason why source control for COVID-19 focuses on masking We're joined by Heather Hoffman and Cindy Holmes of West Virginia Project Firstline. Watch RecordingDownload Presentation SlidesProject Firstline Video, “What is Source Contr...
2024-09-0624 minStories of CareCultivating a Resilient Infection Prevention TeamIn this episode of the Stories of Care podcast, we welcome Dr. Gonzalo Bearman to discuss his career journey, the importance of leadership, and strategies to combat burnout in healthcare. We delve into the significance of team ethos, inclusion, and clear communication in fostering a productive work environment. Dr. Bearman also shares insights on ensuring team members stay motivated and valued, the importance of perseverance, and the need for professional fulfillment to mitigate burnout. Tune in for an enlightening discussion on building a thriving, resilient healthcare team. Â
2024-09-0337 minStories of CareSmall Patients, Big IPC Challenges: IPC in PediatricsOn this episode of Stories of Care, we delve into the challenging yet vital realm of infection prevention and control in pediatric populations. Our guest is Dr. Joseph McBride, assistant professor at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Disease. Dr. McBride sheds light on the complexities and strategies of managing infections in children and shares his wealth of experience ensuring effective infection prevention in pediatric settings.
2024-08-2027 minStories of CareRising from the Ashes: Addressing Burnout in Infection Prevention In this episode of Stories of Care, host Megan Srinivas, MD, MPH, is joined by Susy Hota, MD, MSc, to discuss infection prevention, health care equity, and the impact of the pandemic on burnout among health care professionals. Dr. Hota shares her journey from medical training to specializing in infectious diseases and highlights the challenges faced by infection preventionists. The discussion delves into the effects of the pandemic on burnout, the need for resilience, and the importance of creating sustainable health care systems. Â
2024-07-0930 minStories of CareLess is More: Nurse Driven Protocols to Reduce InfectionsResearch shows that nurse-driven protocols can reduce HAIs. In this episode of Stories of Care, we discuss what nurse-driven protocols are, how they can benefit everyone in the care environment, and how physicians and nurses can partner to incorporate them into clinical practice.
2024-06-1124 minStories of CareThe Long Road: LTACHs and IPC ChallengesIn this episode of 'Stories of Care', Megan interviews Dr. James Lewis, Health Officer for Snohomish County, Washington, who has an extensive background in infectious diseases, public health, and epidemiology. He shares his intensive experiences dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, especially focusing on infection prevention in long-term care facilities (LTACHs), and the unique challenges they face, such as managing patients with complex health needs and preventing the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms.
2024-05-1430 min
The Pediatrician Next Door - Simple Advice on Parenting and Family HealthEp. 61: Measles: Should I Worry? - Spotting and Stopping the Spread with Project FirstlineDiscover why measles cases are making headlines. Should parents be concerned? Find out how to identify symptoms and safeguard your children from measles. Hear a firsthand experience from a patient with measles and get insights from doctors and public health officials on what you might not know about vaccines and how to handle an outbreak.   This episode is sponsored by AAP-CA3 – the American Academy of Pediatrics, California Chapter 3 - San Diego and Imperial Counties in collaboration with Project Firstline.   For more information: AAP Project Firstline For Healthcare Professiona...
2024-04-2426 minStories of CareGive Them a Hand: Improving Hand Hygiene to Reduce HAIs In this episode of Stories of Care, we talk with Michelle Doll, MD, a health system epidemiologist with Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, about the importance of hand hygiene in health care settings. Dr. Doll discusses challenges with and strategies for improving hand hygiene, the impact of automated monitoring systems, the role of different health care professionals and the patient perspective on hand hygiene. She emphasizes the importance of hand hygiene in preventing infections and encourages health care professionals to be open to considering opportunities for improvement.Â
2024-04-1627 minQuality Insights PodcastEnvironmental Cleaning & Disinfection (Part 2)One of the most important steps in preventing infections is through proper cleaning and disinfecting. In today's webinar, we will review contact time and how to read a disinfectant label. We're joined by Cindy Holmes of West Virginia Project Firstline and the WV Department of Health Bureau of Public Health's Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services.Watch Recording  Download TranscriptRelated Resources:EVS Training – “EVS & Battle Against Infection: A Graphic Novel” (CDC)How to Read a Disinfectant Label (CDC)Project Firstline VideosProject Firstline Episode 22 – “Why does contact time matter?” Project Firstline homepageEPA – Registered Disinfectants – all disinfectants COVID -19 ListN C...
2024-03-0817 minQuality Insights PodcastCleaning and Disinfecting – Environmental ServicesOne of the most important steps in preventing infections is through proper cleaning and disinfecting. In today's episode, we will review the difference between cleaning and disinfecting; why cleaning and disinfection matter; and contact time. We’re joined by Cindy Holmes and Elizabeth Dauch of West Virginia Project Firstline. Watch RecordingProject Firstline WebsiteCDC: Reduce Risks from Surfaces Core ComponentDownload Presentation SlidesCheck out our other interviews by visiting https://www.qualityinsights.org/qin/multimedia This material was prepared by Quality Insights, a Quality Innovation Network - Quality Improvement Organization under contract with t...
2024-02-0920 minStories of CareFinal Frontier: IPC Challenges in Rural Health CareApproximately 15% of Americans live in a rural setting, and they are at a greater risk of death from 5 leading causes (heart disease, cancer, unintentional injury, stroke and chronic lower respiratory disease) than urban Americans. Studies looking at rural hospitals note unique challenges: health care staff shortages, relative geographic isolation and difficulty in accessing mentoring in IPC and disconnects between local needs and upper-level mandates. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Michael Stevens, a Professor of Internal Medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases and West Virginia University Health System's System Healthcare Epidemiologist. Listen as Dr. Stevens addresses the...
2023-12-1926 min
AUAUniversityInfectious Complications Following Prostate BiopsyInfectious Complications Following Prostate Biopsy: Strategies for Reducing Infections and Reducing Health Care Costs
CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/39485
Release Date: December, 2023
Expiration Date: December, 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:
1. Describe health care costs associated with prostate biopsy infections.
2. Identify the steps where modifications in technique can reduce the risk of complications.
3. Apply modified technique at various steps of the procedures to mitigate the risk of complications.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Project Firstline is a national collaborative led by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to provide infection control...
2023-12-1340 min
AMA UpdateCDC updates on the latest COVID variants, flu and RSV in kids, plus pneumonia outbreak in ChinaAMA's Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health, Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, breaks down the latest vaccine news including why now is still a great time to get the flu vaccine and how your mood could impact how effective the flu vaccine is. She also discuss the latest rise in COVID-19 cases and the particularly hard impact COVID and RSV are having on children this year. Plus, key takeaways from CDC Director Dr. Mandy Cohen’s Congressional testimony and details about the CDC’s upcoming webinar with the AMA on respiratory virus season. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger host...
2023-12-0613 minStories of CareHealthcare Disparities and Healthcare Associated InfectionsStructural racism affects many aspects of life – residential segregation, quality of education, and economic potential. In addition, health care delivery is affected by structural racism. In the 2018 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report, Black, Hispanic, American Indian/Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander patients were reported to receive worse care than White patients for 35–40% of quality measures evaluated. Recent studies have looked at whether health care-associated infections (HAIs) are also affected by a patient’s race and ethnic background. In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Jacinda Abdul-Mutakabbir, Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy at the University of California...
2023-11-1428 minStories of CareThe Flip Side: One Physician’s Experience with HAIsNo patient expects to get an infection in the hospital that they did not arrive with, yet over 500,000 patients do each year (about 1 in every 31 patients). Patients who suffer from health care associated infections, or HAIs, have higher morbidity and mortality than those who don’t. These preventable infections impact patients and families alike. Dr. Tuan Ta, an infectious diseases physician, shares how his family was impacted when his premature son developed an infection in the NICU. Focusing on improving infection prevention and control measures can ensure that other families don’t have to suffer through this same experience.  Â
2023-10-3125 min
Healthcare Plus Podcast84_The Latest Research on Nursing, Staffing, and the Human Element of Healthcare With Quint Studer and Katie Boston-LearyOn this special episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, host Dan Collard sits down with Quint Studer, co-founder of Healthcare Plus Solutions Group, and Katie Boston-Leary, Director of Nursing Programs, American Nurses Association to analyze key findings of the latest Models of Care Insight Study and what they mean for the healthcare industry.The Models of Care Insight Study Part II, conducted by Joslin Insight, collected 1,450+ responses from direct care nurses, nursing leadership, and healthcare executives in the acute care and ambulatory settings. The goal of the second study was to gain a better grasp of how...
2023-10-0337 min
The Veronica Edwards ShowEat, Sleep, Move Your Feet! Health and Wellness Quarterly Episode w/ Jade WilliamsSend us a textJade Williams, RN, NBC-HWC, LMC is a Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She spent 10 years in the nursing field in various settings including emergency medicine, cardiac, perioperative, and integrative medicine. Seeking a different avenue for empowering individuals in their wellness journeys, Jade received her health coach training at Vanderbilt University. She received her National Board Certification through the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. Jade is also trained as a Lifestyle Medicine Coach through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative N...
2023-09-2022 minStories of CareTB or not TB: Caring for a Special Population In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Amina Ahmed, Pediatric Hospital Epidemiologist and Division Chair of Infectious Diseases at Atrium Health, to discuss tuberculosis in the United States. Patient isolation and appropriate PPE for health care professionals can prevent tuberculosis from spreading while the patient is being treated, but isolation can be a difficult experience for patients and their families. Listen to how Dr. Ahmed approaches infection control related to TB treatment using empathy and education.   To earn CME for listening, visit amafirstlinestories.org and click on the title of this episode to complete the...
2023-09-1925 minStories of CareNot Lip Service: Overcoming Challenges to Support Patients with Hearing LossWhile masking has been established as an effective way to help prevent the spread of respiratory illness, it has created substantial challenges for people and physicians with hearing loss. Dr. Joanne Turner Bisgrove is a Family Medicine physician and anti-ableism advocate. Dr. Bisgrove outlines her experience as a physician with hearing impairment in a pandemic that required everyone to wear masks, limiting her ability to read lips and hear her patients. She discusses her struggles and shares her ultimate message of how physicians can truly be inclusive while not sacrificing the safety of patients and themselves.Â
2023-08-2225 minStories of CareThe Hidden Inequities of Dialysis-related Infections In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shannon Novosad, Team Lead of the Dialysis Safety Team at the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. She and her colleagues recently published data in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on rates of Staphylococcus aureus bloodstream infections in dialysis patients. They found that, in general, dialysis patients are 100 times more likely than other patients to get Staph aureus bloodstream infections. They also found that despite a lower rate of central venous catheter use, Hispanic dialysis patients had the highest risk of developing infection.Â
2023-07-2530 minStories of CarePartners in Care: Environmental Services on the Front LineEnvironmental Services (EVS) workers are often expected to clean and disinfect rooms in which various infectious agents are present: Clostridium difficile, Candida aurus, SARS-CoV-2, tuberculosis and many more. While EVS professionals have historically been an unseen part of the healthcare team, their role was coming more to the forefront before COVID-19. During the pandemic, their role was thrust into the spotlight as people debated about aerosolization and proper cleaning products. Pam Toppel, manager of environmental services for OSF Healthcare, joins us to discuss the vital role that EVS professionals play as members of the care team.
2023-06-1335 minStories of CareMedical Education and the PandemicCOVID-19 changed the ways of life for most people. Near the top of that list are those enrolled in medical school or medical residencies and fellowships in March 2020. Some medical trainees found themselves relegated to the sidelines, told to stay home for fear of infection. Some were drafted into hospitals where patient beds were stacked in hallways. We spoke with Dr. Joshua Leu, an emergency medicine resident at St. Louis University, about how the pandemic shaped his medical education and views on infection control.Â
2023-05-1636 min
The Veronica Edwards ShowEat, Sleep Move, Your Feet! Health and Wellness Quarterly Segment w/ Jade WilliamsSend us a textJade Williams, RN, NBC-HWC, LMC is a Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She spent 10 years in the nursing field in various settings including emergency medicine, cardiac, perioperative, and integrative medicine. Seeking a different avenue for empowering individuals in their wellness journeys, Jade received her health coach training at Vanderbilt University. She received her National Board Certification through the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. Jade is also trained as a Lifestyle Medicine Coach through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute f...
2023-05-1020 min
AMA UpdateFDA approvals, CDC recommendations and WHO COVID announcement with Andrea Garcia, JD, MPHAMA Vice President of Science, Medicine and Public Health Andrea Garcia, JD, MPH, covers the latest news from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Food and Drug Administration's upcoming Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) meeting this June. Including the U.S. Public Health Emergency (PHE) for COVID-19 ending on May 11, 2023. American Medical Association CXO Todd Unger hosts.🦠For more information and to register for "Infection Prevention and Control Post-COVID-19 PHE: A Town Hall with CDC’s Project Firstline" on May 11, visit: https://edhub.ama-assn.org/cdc-project-firstline/video-player/18780695
2023-05-1010 minHealthcare Plus Podcast70_Analyzing the Models of Care Insight Study Survey Findings with Katie Boston-LearyOn this week’s episode of The Healthcare Plus Podcast, host Quint Studer is joined by special guest Katie Boston-Leary, director of nursing programs for the American Nurses Association (ANA), to share the results of the Models of Care Insight Study and analyze what the findings mean for the healthcare industry. Katie previously joined The Busy Leader’s Podcast to preview the study, which she and Quint unveiled at the 2023 ACHE Congress on Leadership. To learn more about the background of the study, listen to their recent episode titled “Reimagining Care Delivery: A Look at the Models of Care...
2023-04-1848 minStories of CareEbola in Healthcare SettingsThe Ebola virus is characterized in part by its profound impact on healthcare professionals in the countries where it spreads. During past Ebola outbreaks, a significant number of doctors, nurses, and other staff have contracted the disease in the course of treating patients and containing the spread. Because of the severity of the illness, the consequences are often fatal. Our guest is Dr. Jonathan Grein, director of hospital epidemiology and the special pathogens unit at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He discusses how to prepare for special pathogens and how Ebola readiness translates to readiness for other events.
2023-04-1127 minQuality Insights PodcastOverview of Project Firstline Resources for Infection ControlProject Firstline is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national training collaborative for health care infection control. In this episode, guest presenter Joni Price of West Virginia Project Firstline shares resources available from the state and national Project Firstline program, which promote foundational knowledge on infection prevention and infection control for all types of frontline health care workers.Joni Price, RN, is education manager of WV Project Firstline for the WV Department of Health and Human Resources (DHHR), Bureau for Public Health, Office of Epidemiology and Prevention Services. You can contact her at joni.l.price...
2023-04-0721 minStories of CareThen and Now: HIV, Mpox, and Fighting StigmaThe relationship between gay and bisexual men and public health is one that has been forged through the experience of the HIV and sexually transmitted infection epidemics. The proliferation of the mpox virus among this population has thrust this historically fraught relationship into the spotlight once again. Characterizing a disease by associating it with a single population or a particular identity has dire consequences, undermining the public health response to the detriment of patients and healthcare personnel alike. What can we learn from past epidemics that have affected the gay and bisexual community? This episode examines the response to...
2023-03-1443 minQuality Insights PodcastReview of CDC’s Project Firstline Website and ResourcesProject Firstline is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's national training collaborative for health care infection control. In this episode, guest presenter Jenny Bender of Pennsylvania Project Firstline shares resources available from the state and national Project Firstline program, which promote foundational knowledge on infection prevention and infection control for all types of frontline health care workers. Jenny Bender, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC is currently an Infection Preventionist with the Bureau of Epidemiology at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, where she is the supervisor for PA Project Firstline. You can contact Pennsylvania Project Firstline at ra-dhfirstline@p...
2023-03-1020 minStories of CareMPV and Equity - Part 2This is part two of a two-part episode on the 2022 Mpox (also known as monkeypox or MPV) outbreak. Part two focuses on the impact of the outbreak on local health clinics and how these healthcare professionals have responded. Our guest today is Dr. Magda Houlberg, the Chief Clinical Officer at Howard Brown Health in Chicago, IL. Howard Brown Health was founded in 1974 and is now one of the nation’s largest lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) organizations.Â
2022-12-2730 min
The Veronica Edwards ShowGuest: Jade Williams, RN and Health & Wellness CoachSend us a textJade Williams is a Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach. She spent 10 years in the nursing field in various settings including emergency medicine, cardiac, perioperative, and integrative medicine. Seeking a different avenue for empowering individuals in their wellness journeys, Jade received her health coach training at Vanderbilt University. She received her National Board Certification through the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching. Jade is also trained as a Lifestyle Medicine Coach through the American College of Lifestyle Medicine; an Integrative Nutrition Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition; a Lifestyle C...
2022-12-0722 minStories of CareMPV and Equity - Part 1This is part one of a two-part episode on the 2022 monkeypox (MPV) outbreak. Part one focuses on how the virus is transmitted and the infection control and prevention measures you can take to protect yourself and other healthcare professionals. We are joined today by Dr. Abigail Carlson, an infectious diseases doctor at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
2022-11-1539 min
Salud TalksSpecial Salud Talks CDC Project Firstline Episode 1Health screeners, patient navigators, and promotoras often are the first line of defense against the spread of disease in healthcare settings, as they deliver patient assessment and education services in hospitals, clinics, cancer centers, and in the community. In this episode, Dolores Garcia, a community health worker at the Institute for Health Promotion Research at UT Health San Antonio; Dr. Judith Flores, MD FAAP, CHCQM, a board-certified pediatrician and Clinical Associate Professor at The New York University School of Medicine; and Dr. Ricardo Correa, MD, Es. D, FACP, FAPCR, CMQ, an associate professor of medicine for the University of Arizona...
2022-09-1911 minStories of CareIndigenous Approaches to IPCThis episode explores how Urban Indian Organizations imbued American Indian and Alaska Native cultural heritage and values into their infection control programs during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cultural competency is an essential part of training for healthcare professionals in UIOs and that extends to the world of infection control. By placing infection control principles into a cultural context, UIOs are better equipped to serve both patients and health care professionals in their field. Additionally, we will examine the unique role UIOs play in serving the diverse indigenous diaspora in the United States.
2022-09-1334 minStories of CarePPE Fit and EquityPersonal Protective Equipment (PPE) is designed primarily to fit clean-shaven, European male faces and body types. This has a disproportionate impact on women, who make up the majority of front-line healthcare personnel. While this was a concern prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, issues with fit became more acute as the demand for PPE increased. This episode explores how one physician coped with ill-fitting PPE and what the change is or is not happening to address these issues.
2022-08-0237 min
Nursing RoundsJennifer MacFarquhar on Project Firstline and Infection PreventionJennifer MacFarquhar, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC focuses on the importance of infection prevention and ways that it can empower nurse to be better advocates for their patients as part of NCNA's continued partnership with Project Firstline through ANA and the CDC.
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2022-07-2729 min
RISE UP: Real Issues and Stories of Everyone of Us PodcastPNAA RISE UP Podcast New PNAA President Dr Gloria BerionesOur guest tonight is our incoming Philippine Nurses Association of America President, Dr. Gloria Lamela Beriones. Gloria Lamela Beriones is a transformational nurse leader with over forty years of exemplary contributions to nursing practice, leadership, education, and research. She is President-Elect of the Philippine Nurses Association of America (PNAA) and will assume the presidency in July 2022.She is passionate in her role as a leader, change agent, educator, consultant, facilitator, and researcher. Dr. Beriones is a Coldiron Senior Nurse Executive Leadership Fellow, Case Western Reserve University.Dr. Beriones participated in the AARP Foundation / R...
2022-07-0830 minStories of CareFighting COVID in the Pediatric ICUDr. Benson Hsu, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of South Dakota, joins the show to discuss how he and his colleagues in the pediatric ICU adapted their practice to the COVID-19 pandemic, embracing uncertainty, demonstrating compassion, and protecting themselves and their community. This episode was produced in collaboration with the American Academy of Pediatrics.Â
2022-06-1533 min
NCUIH Native HealthcastProject Firstline Reflections - Addressing Emerging Infection Control Threats to UIOsWelcome to Episode 2 of the NCUIH Native Healthcast!This is the National Council of Urban Indian Health's (NCUIH) podcast platform which is promoting infection prevention and control education topics for our frontline warriors and healthcare team members through collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention via Project FIRSTLINE.Our guests for this episode include Kyle Mitchell and Dr. Abigail Carlson. Kyle is Diné (Navajo) and is Storyteller and facilitator working with the technical assistance division at NCUIH in Washington, DC. Kyle is a decorated army veteran and a purple heart recipient, as well as...
2022-05-1955 minStories of CareEquity and Infection ControlDr. Michael Bell, an expert in drug-resistant pathogens and hospital-acquired infections, and Dr. Karthik Sivashanker, Vice President of Equitable Health Systems & Innovation in the Center for Health Equity at the American Medical Association discuss how IPC and equity converge and how understanding those intersections contribute to the health and wellbeing of health care professionals and patients alike.Â
2021-12-0642 min
Stories of CareWelcome to Stories of CareMegan Srinivas, MD, introduces a CDC Project Firstline Podcast from the AMA: Stories of Care.
2021-10-2602 min
Here All Day | Sports Performance & Sports MedicineDiet vs drugs (including statins, antihypertensives, antibiotics, sport supplements) with plant-based pharmacist Gregory ButlerSend us a textThis conversation is with Gregory Butler, a doctor of pharmacy, who is currently working on his masters in clinical research. We dive into how nutrition affects pharmacotherapy, the science behind many common drug classes, comparing their efficacy to diet and lifestyle changes. This is an episode for anyone wondering if a dietary change could help them get off some of their medications and also for those people out there who think it’s wrong to be on any medication at all. We cover: How nutrition and pharmacology are related Can you s...
2021-07-211h 33