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Influenza, RSV and COVID-19: It "snot" so "sneezy" to tell the difference

#19 Influenza, RSV and COVID-19: It “snot” so “sneezy” to tell the difference

Posted 5 years ago Tagged COVID-19 infection prevention influenza public health RSV viruses

As COVID vaccines become more accessible to the public, it’s important to keep in mind […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/926/19-influenza-rsv-covid-19.mp3
Hard Hat Required: Infection Prevention and Control with Renovations and Construction in Healthcare Settings

#18 Hard Hat Required: Infection Prevention and Control with Renovations and Construction in Healthcare Settings

Posted 5 years ago Tagged infection control prevention public health

Ever wonder about the considerations that go into a healthcare facility’s much-needed renovation? Or a […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/909/18-infection-prevention-control-renovations-construction-healthcare.mp3
Proper PPE is Always in Fashion

#17 Proper PPE is Always in Fashion

Posted 5 years ago Tagged infection prevention PPE public health

During the COVID-19 pandemic, personal protective equipment (PPE) has become as essential to everyday life […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/899/17-proper-ppe-always-fashion.mp3
 New Year’s Resolution: Prevent the Spread

#16  New Year’s Resolution: Prevent the Spread

Posted 5 years ago Tagged COVID-19 infection prevention public health

This past year is one for the history books, and it is important to carry […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/882/16-new-years-resolution-prevent-spread.mp3
Something is in the Air - Airborne Transmission: The Basics and not so Basic

#15 Something is in the Air – Airborne Transmission: The Basics and not so Basic

Posted 5 years ago Tagged COVID-19 infectious diseases influenza public health

There is a reason we like to open windows or get outside for some “fresh […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/861/15-something-in-the-air-airborne-transmission.mp3
"Montezuma's Revenge" is the least of it- All about waterborne pathogens.

#14 – All about water.

Posted 6 years ago Tagged infection prevention microbes public health

Water is the most critical substance for all of us including those microscopic critters. The […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/850/14-all-about-water.mp3
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#13 Infection Preventionists during COVID-19 are not alone: Tales from the field

Posted 6 years ago Tagged infection preventionists pandemic public health

The global COVID-19 pandemic has been especially difficult for those working in healthcare. Infection preventionists […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/840/13-infection-preventionists-covid19-not-alone-tales-from-the-field.mp3
Tell them what matters: Advocacy in infection prevention

#12 Tell them what matters: Advocacy in infection prevention

Posted 6 years ago Tagged advocacy pandemics public health

There really are no excuses not to engage in advocacy. Associations like APIC make it […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/833/12-tell-them-what-matters-advocacy-infection-prevention.mp3
Honey, did you remember to wash the lettuce? Avoiding Foodborne Illness

#11 Honey, did you remember to wash the lettuce? Avoiding Foodborne Illness

Posted 6 years ago Tagged food food poisoning foodborne listeria outbreak public health

You go out with friends or family, and you’re not feeling so great soon after. […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/829/11-honey-did-you-wash-lettuce-avoid-foodborne-illness.mp3
Advanced in years should not be advanced with tears: Infection Prevention and Control in Long Term Care

#10 Advanced in years should not be advanced with tears: Infection Prevention and Control in Long Term Care

Posted 6 years ago Tagged infection prevention long term care public health

It’s true, “getting old ain’t for wimps (especially during a global pandemic!)” Nursing home residents […]

https://5secondruleshow.org/episode-player/804/10-advanced-in-years-not-advanced-in-tears.mp3
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Join us for an entertaining conversation between hosts, colleagues, and experts in infection prevention as we celebrate the accomplishments of APIC members, excite listeners about the profession of infection prevention, and provide a high-level overview of key tools for aiding infection preventionists in their work. Brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.

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