ICTalk: Infection Control Today Podcast
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22: Contagious Conversations: How SPD Voices Are Shaping Patient Safety
At the SoCal Sterile Processing Association (SPA) Chapter meeting on March 21, 2026, in Newport Beach, California, one message came through clearly: Leadership in sterile processing does not begin…
21: What Is Surgical Smoke, and Why Is it So Dangerous? An Expert Explains
Surgical smoke has been part of operating room culture for decades, generated routinely by lasers, electrosurgical devices, and ultrasonic tools. Yet despite its constant presence, it remains one of…
20: The Invisible Heroes: Why Dental Assistant Recognition Week Matters
Every time you sit in a dental chair, you witness a carefully choreographed performance. The dentist guides the instrument. The hygienist checks your bite. Behind the scenes stands the dental…
19: Contagious Conversations: The Bold New Series Tackling the Toughest Topics in Infection Prevention
Contagious Conversations is a new video series by Infection Control Today® (ICT®) created to make space for the conversations infection preventionists (IPs) often avoid, not because they are…
18: HSPA President Arlene Bush on Throughput, Standards, and Why Sterile Processing Must Celebrate Wins in 2026
Sterile processing is often discussed only when something goes wrong. A tray defect. A missing instrument. A delayed case. But in this wide-ranging conversation with Infection Control Today®(ICT®),…
17: Breaking the Silence: How to Talk About HIV and PrEP Without Fear
Few issues embody the intersection of prevention, compassion, and communication more than HIV and PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)—subjects that remain clouded by stigma, even decades after the…
16: Veteran Infection Preventionists Chat: What Are The Soft Skills That Make Strong IPs?
When most people think of infection prevention, they picture data dashboards, surveillance reports, and regulatory checklists. But ask any experienced infection preventionist (IP) what really…
15: Bug of the Month: I'm Older Than Empires
Bug of the Month helps educate readers about existing and emerging pathogens of clinical importance in health care facilities today. Each column explores the Bug of the Month's etiology, the…
14: NDM-CRE Surge Demands Stronger Infection Prevention and Testing Strategies, Study's Author Says
In the second part of our conversation with Danielle Rankin, PhD, MPH, CIC, epidemiologist with the CDC, she expanded on the infection prevention strategies and surveillance needs surrounding the…
13: At IDWeek, Dr Tom Frieden Urges a Simple Formula to Tackle Outbreaks and Drug Resistance: “See. Believe. Create.”
Amid the bustle of IDWeek in Atlanta, Georgia, held from October 19 to 22, 2025, former CDC director Tom Frieden, MD, MPH, now president and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives, laid out a crisp playbook…
12: Clean Hospitals Day 2025: A Discussion With Alexandra Peters, PhD, the New CEO
Join the Movement: Clean Hospitals Day is October 20, 2025On October 20, hospitals around the world will pause to spotlight a truth we all know but rarely celebrate out loud: Environmental hygiene…
11: Rising Threat of NDM-CRE: CDC Epidemiologist Highlights Urgent Infection Prevention Priorities
Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales (CRE) carrying New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM) are on the rise across the US, posing a growing challenge for hospitals, infection preventionists, and public…
10: Evidence, Trust, and Prevention: David J. Weber, MD, MPH, on CDC Leadership and Public Health
The sudden departure of the CDC director with several other top leaders has raised urgent questions about the stability of the nation’s leading public health agency and its ability to provide…
9: Sharps Safety Starts with Us: Why Infection Preventionists Must Lead the Charge
Infection prevention personnel are uniquely positioned to drive meaningful change in sharps safety, but only if we recognize and act on our critical role. Sharps injuries are not only a personal…
8: All About APIC’s New Guide Tackles All Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections
Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology’s (APIC’s) latest guide marks an important evolution in infection prevention by expanding beyond the traditional focus on central…
7: Keeping Classrooms Cleaner: Infection Preventionists Step into Schools
As seasonal viruses surge and recent outbreaks like measles highlight vulnerabilities, infection prevention experts are extending their reach into schools, recognizing that healthy classrooms are…
6: Clean Bite: Think Twice Before Closing Your Lips Around That Little Suction Thing
Do you know not to wrap your lips around the suction tube the dentist puts in your mouth? You will when you finish this podcast.
5: The Rising Threat of Fungal Infections and the Urgent Need for New Treatments
Infectious diseases have long been a major concern for global health. While much attention is given to bacterial and viral infections, fungal diseases remain an underappreciated and growing threat.…
4: From Shortages to Security: How Reusable Health Care Textiles Can Transform Infection Prevention
The Textile Rental Services Association (TRSA) plays a vital role in supporting the health care industry and critical infrastructure by providing hygienically clean health care contact textiles…
3: The Future of Reusable PPE in Healthcare: A Sustainable and Cost-Effective Solution
The conversation around reusable personal protective equipment (PPE) is gaining traction, especially in the wake of the pandemic-induced shortages. Infection Control Today’s interview with Joe Ricci,…
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ICTalk: Infection Control Today Podcast has published 22 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Science.
ICTalk: Infection Control Today Podcast is currently active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 25m.
