How prepared are we for high-consequence infectious diseases? In this episode of the 5 Second Rule Podcast, hosts Jess Fargher and Kelly Holmes dive deep into infection prevention strategies and emergency preparedness with Carrie Billman, a seasoned expert. They discuss the critical need for healthcare professionals to understand high-consequence infectious diseases, the role of robust protocols, and the importance of communication and training. Tune in to discover the insights that could save lives in future outbreaks!

Hosted by:

Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher

High-Consequence Pathogens are not what everybody thinks necessarily off the top of their head. It’s not COVID, it’s not measles, it’s not mumps. It’s the types of organisms that are low incidence, high mortality, and have little to no medical countermeasures.

Carrie Billman, MHPE, RN, CIC

About Our Guest

Carrie Billman, MHPE, RN, CIC

Carrie Billman MHPE, RN, CIC is a senior Infection Preventionist who serves as the Director of Education and Training for the Biocontainment Unit (BCU) at the Johns Hopkins Special Pathogen Center where she leads the design and implementation of training curriculum to prepare clinicians at Johns Hopkins and throughout HHS Region 3 to safely care for patients requiring high-level isolation. She leads the BCU Infection Prevention team and trained observer program and serves as an adjunct faculty for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health.