SHEA Podcasts

SHEA Journal Club Spotlight: Key Studies on Antibiotic Therapy & Asymptomatic Bacteriuria Jun 28, 2024

In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, SHEA Journal Club Chair and moderator Hannah Imlay is joined by guests Jennifer Cihlar and David Cluck to discuss two of the most impactful articles reviewed by the journal club this year. The first article, "Bacteremia From a Presumed Urinary Source in Hospitalized Adults With Asymptomatic Bacteriuria" by Advani SD, Ratz D, Horowitz JK, et al., examines the clinical implications of asymptomatic bacteriuria in hospitalized adults. The second article, "Identifying Effective Durations of Antibiotic Therapy for the Treatment of Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales Bloodstream Infections: A Multicenter Observational Study" by Soto CL, Hsu AJ, Lee JH, et al., explores optimal antibiotic treatment durations for these challenging infections. Join us for an in-depth discussion on the findings and clinical impacts of these studies.

The SHEA Podcast | SHEA & ASM on The Ramifications of Testing – Why Dx Stewardship is Critical Apr 25, 2024

This episode of The SHEA Podcast is joint collaboration with The American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Today’s moderator, Dr. Francesca Lee, interviews Dr. Laura Filkins from ASM and Dr. Dan Morgan from SHEA. Listen as our guests discuss how the overuse or misuse of diagnostic tests impacts patient care and the potential ramifications in a healthcare setting, as well as common challenges or misconceptions surrounding diagnostic testing, and how diagnostic stewardship can reduce healthcare costs, improve patient outcomes and preventing potential harm associated with unnecessary testing.

Follow-Up Blood Cultures: When Should We Do It? Apr 17, 2024

This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. This episode focuses on the controversy surrounding follow-up blood cultures after initial bacteremia episodes. The frequency of obtaining blood cultures and their role in scenarios like leukocytosis and fevers will be explored. Speakers: Joshua Thaden, MD, PhD Rachel Wattier, MD, MHS Moderator: Hana Winders, PharmD, BCIDP

Healthcare Onset Bacteremia Apr 10, 2024

This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. Speakers discuss effective preventive measures for reducing healthcare-onset bacteremia rates. Speakers: Mark Rupp, MD Anna Sick-Samuels, MD, MPH Moderator: Patricia Pichilingue-Reto, MD, FAAP, AAHIVS

The SHEA Podcast | Existing Public Health Infrastructure for HAI/AR Mar 27, 2024

On today’s episode of The SHEA Podcast, Dr. Jorge Salinas is joined by Joseph Perz and Melissa Cumming for a conversation on the existing public health infrastructure for addressing healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Listen as they discuss public health’s role in healthcare, specific to communicable diseases, as well as how public health programs interact with partners—such as healthcare systems, professional associations, or quality improvement organizations and how to create effective partnerships.

Preventing Transmission at the Port-of-Entry: Risk Reduction Practices in the ED Mar 13, 2024

This is the final episode of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This discussion focuses on the common workflows in the ED and the limitations associated with infection prevention practices when compared to other settings. Speakers will address opportunities to improve infection prevention identified during the pandemic, as well as screening of patients, use of personal protective equipment (PPE), and pathogen versus syndrome-based transmission-based precautions. Speakers: John Townes, MD Anna Quay Yaffee, MD, MPH Moderator: Chad Nix, MSc, CIC

The SHEA Podcast | Taking Action: Identify & Address Disparities in Your IP Program Mar 08, 2024

Today’s episode of the The SHEA Podcast features a discussion between Dr. Amie John and Dr. Caitlin McGrath. Tune as and listen to their discussion on Dr. McGrath’s work on novel strategies to ensure equity in HAI prevention and the use of existing HAI surveillance systems to identify and mitigate inequities. They discuss where to start, how to get buy in from stakeholders, key metrics to be considered when evaluating the effectiveness of infection prevention efforts, and more.

Infection Prevention for Patients with CP-CRE & Other Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Rods Mar 06, 2024

This is Ep. 2 of the Developments in Transmission-Based Precautions Series. The speakers will elucidate carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and classifications utilized for multi-drug resistant gram-negative rods, along with their epidemiology. They will address challenges associated with identifying these organisms, recommended precautions for patients colonized or infected, and effective communication regarding their presence, including enhancements to screening methods. Speakers: Charlesnika T. Evans, PhD, MPH Christopher Pfeiffer, MD, MHS Moderator: Chad Nix, MSc, CIC

Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections in Patients with Neutropenia & Those Undergoing HSCT Feb 28, 2024

This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This episode focuses on preventing respiratory virus infections in patients with neutropenia or those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We’ll explore characteristics of the patient population or local epidemiological trends that might warrant additional precautions and our speakers will provide a synopsis of the recommendations or data used to substantiate such measures. Speakers: Mini Kamboj, MD Lynne Strasfeld, MD Moderator: Chad Nix, MSc, CIC

Antibiotic Treatment at End of Life: When Is It Appropriate & How Do We Discuss It? Feb 21, 2024

This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship at End of Life. This episode explores the role of antibiotic treatment in the end-of-life setting with a focus on balancing the role in maintaining comfort and relieving symptoms with the concern for adverse effects, excessive or futile use, and contribution to the development of antibiotic resistance. Speakers: Jon P. Furuno, PhD Susan L. Mitchell, MD, MPH Moderator: Haley Pritchard, MD, MS

Infection Prevention at End of Life: Should Our Approach Be Different? Feb 14, 2024

This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's two-part series, Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship at End of Life. This episode focuses on the risks and benefits of IP policies in the acute care setting - such as isolation requirements and visitor restrictions - and how they might (or might not) be adapted at end-of-life. Speakers: Rupak Datta, MD, MPH, PhD Melissa Wachterman, MD, MSc, MPH Moderator: Lindsey Gottlieb, MD

The SHEA Podcast | Vancomycin & Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: Two Perspectives Feb 08, 2024

Today’s episode of The SHEA Podcast discusses vancomycin and how antimicrobial stewardship programs should address its use. Our moderator is Mackenzie Keintz and our guests are Rebekah Moehring and Kimberly Claeys, two experts on the topic that represent the physician and pharmacy perspective of ASP programs. Listen as they discuss why vancomycin is a target for antimicrobial stewardship programs, strategies to target vancomycin use and safety, available alternatives, how to work with over prescribers, and lessons learned from our guests experiences targeting vancomycin use at their institution.

Using Culture to Sustain Desirable Infection Prevention Behaviors Jan 24, 2024

In this final episode of SHEA's podcast series, Social & Cultural Aspects of Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship, speakers discuss some of the barriers that contribute to the decreased adherence to infection prevention guidelines and the implications they have with regard to patient safety, in addition to potential behavioral strategies that can be implemented to drive appropriate infection prevention practices. Speakers: Jennifer Hanrahan, DO Daniel Walker, PhD, MPH Moderator: Catherine Derber, MD, FACP, FIDSA

Antibiotic Prescribing & Stewardship in Hospitals (Part 2) Jan 17, 2024

This is Part 2 of the discussion on the social and cultural aspects of antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in hospitals. This episode focuses on the interventions that can be implemented based on the culture at your institution or within parts of your institution. Speakers will discuss communication strategies that can be most successful when talking with prescribers as a part of prospective audit and feedback based on the culture of the unit, hospital, or specialty at your institution and the perceived social and behavioral drivers of their suboptimal prescribing. Speakers: Esmita Charani, PhD, MsC, MPharm, MRPSGB David Schwartz, MD Brad Spellberg, MD Moderator: Hana R. Winders, PharmD, BCIDP

Antibiotic Prescribing & Stewardship in Hospitals (Part 1) Jan 10, 2024

This is Ep. 1, Part 1 of SHEA's podcast series, Social & Cultural Aspects of Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship. This episode focuses on the key drivers of suboptimal prescribing and how they may differ within various specialties within hospitals. In addition, speakers will discuss how to determine what behavioral domains are influencing inappropriate antibiotic prescribing which is important for determining which interventions can be useful to implement. Speakers: Esmita Charani, PhD, MsC, MPharm, MRPSGB David Schwartz, MD Brad Spellberg, MD Moderator: Hana R. Winders, PharmD, BCIDP

The SHEA Podcast | A Conversation with SHEA’s Incoming President: Tom Talbot Jan 09, 2024

In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, outgoing SHEA President Deborah Yokoe welcomes incoming SHEA President Tom Talbot. Get to know Dr. Talbot and learn more about his career in healthcare epidemiology and his goals as the 2024 SHEA President.

Post-operative Care Dec 20, 2023

This is Ep. 3 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on the major recommendations included in the SHEA SSI Compendium that address the post-operative period. Speakers will discuss the recommendations regarding blood glucose control, discontinuing perioperative antibiotics after incisional closure, and providing feedback. Speakers: Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH Patchen Dellinger, MD Joshua Schaffzin, MD, PhD Moderator: Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD, MSc

Peri-operative Care Dec 13, 2023

This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on a few of the core infection control interventions that take place during the perioperative process that are found in the SHEA SSI Compendium of Strategies update. In addition, speakers will discuss the importance of maintaining normothermia, utilizing an SSI Prevention checklist, and building a cross-functional team to address this complex challenge across health systems. Speakers: Dale Bratzler, DO, MPH Ruth Carrico, PhD, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, CIC, FSHEA, FNAP, FAAN Moderator: Hudson Garrett, PhD, MSN, MPH, MBA, FNP-BC, IP-BC, PLNC, CFER, AS-BC, VA-BC, BC-MSLcert™, HACP-IC, CMRP, HACP, HACP-IC, HACP-PE LTC-CIP, CIC, NCEE, NRAEMT, MSL-BC, DICO-C, TR-C, CPPS, CCHR-S, CPHQ, CVAHP, CPXP, CDIPC, CPHRM, CHIPP-B, FACDONA, FAAPM, FACHDM, FNAP, FAHVAP, FACHE, FSHEA, FIDSA

Pre-operative Recommendations for Patients with Beta-Lactam Allergy Labels Dec 07, 2023

This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on Pre-operative Recommendations for Patients with Beta-Lactam Allergy Labels. Speakers will discuss the pre-operative interventions suggested in the SHEA SSI Compendium of Strategies update, as well as the role of beta-lactam allergy assessment for patients undergoing surgery, as vancomycin use is no longer recommended for routine use. Speakers will also talk about how to educate both surgical and anesthesia providers and patients about the implications of beta-lactam allergy labels. Speakers: Kimberly Blumenthal, MD, MSc Philip Lam, BScPhm, MD, MSc, FRCPC Moderator: Haley Pritchard, MD, MS

To Mask or Not to Mask as Part of Standard Precautions? Mar 28, 2023

Overview: Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowed institutions to relax in-facility masking strategies. With the end of the public health emergency on the horizon, is it time to further adjust masking guidance in healthcare? This pro/con discussion will highlight the debate on whether to incorporate an updated standard for universal precautions in healthcare settings to permanently include universal masking in routine patient-care interactions or to refine a risk-based approach for patient care for masking. Speakers: Ibukun Kalu, MD Erica S. Shenoy, MD, PhD Moderator: Deborah Yokoe, MD, MPH

Leadership & Career Pathways for Antimicrobial Stewards Mar 17, 2023

Overview: This is Ep. 4 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership & Management which focuses on the different career opportunities for individuals interested in antimicrobial stewardship. In addition, experts will discuss how to advocate for and advance stewardship positions at your institution and elaborate on leadership and management skills necessary for antimicrobial stewards. Speakers: Daniel Livorsi, MD Erin McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP Payal Patel, MD, MPH Moderator: Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD

Career Transitions & Advancement for the Senior-Level Epidemiologist Mar 09, 2023

Overview: This is Ep. 3 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership & Management which focuses on the next possible career steps for a senior-level epidemiologist. Experts will cover some of the various paths that a career at this level can take including hospital-system level leadership, transition to C-suite leadership (or a combination role), formal and informal consulting roles, and the importance of serving as a mentor. Speakers: James Steinberg, MD Stephen Weber, MD Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD

Leadership & Management Skills for the Mid-Career Healthcare Epidemiologist Feb 22, 2023

Overview: This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership & Management which focuses on leadership and management skills needed to successfully lead and manage a team as a mid-career healthcare epidemiologist. Experts address how one can develop a leadership style, use effective means of communication with a team, and the importance of being mentored, even at this stage of one’s career. Speakers: Waleed Javaid, MD Ciara Woods Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD

Life After Fellowship: How to Find & Negotiate for a Job in Healthcare Epidemiology Feb 22, 2023

Overview: This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership & Management which focuses on common issues and questions that arise when individuals are looking for their first job in healthcare epidemiology(including in public health). Experts will address themes including how to start the job search, what to look for in a job, contract negotiations, and recommended training courses. Speakers: Jennifer Hanrahan, DO Sujan Reddy, MD Clare Rock, MD, MS Moderator: Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD

Pediatric Respiratory Viral Surge Jan 09, 2023

In this episode of the Rapid Response Podcast, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Larry Kociolek of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago about Pediatric Respiratory Viral Surge and trends they have seen; what it looks like now compared to at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, mitigation strategies and more. Speaker: Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI, FSHEA, FPIDS Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD Let us know what you think of our podcasts at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback .

Changing Landscape of Environmental Disinfection Nov 02, 2022

Overview: In this episode of the series, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Dr. Curtis Donskey of Case Western Reserve University and Dr. William A. Rutala of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine about environmental cleaning, new technologies, ultraviolet light technologies, continuous room decontamination, critical research gaps and where we go from here. Speakers: Curtis Donskey, MD William Rutala, PhD, MS, MPH Krystina Woods, MD(moderator)

Monkeypox Update Oct 14, 2022

Overview: In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Monkeypox through the eyes of the Commission or the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Dr. Allison Arwady. Our moderator, Dr. Krystina Woods asks questions around behavior change, stigma, testing and limited supplies, policy implications from subcutaneous to intradermal injections, and funding. Speakers: Allison Arwady, MD, MPH Krystina Woods, MD (Moderator)

The Automatization of Hand Hygiene Monitoring and its Discontents Sep 13, 2022

Overview: In this episode of the series, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Michelle Doll of Virginia Commonwealth University and Dr. Jerome Leis of University of Toronto aroundhand hygiene monitoring, monitoring adherence, hand hygiene electronic monitoring and how it compares to traditional monitoring, and the future in this area. Speakers: Michelle Doll, MD, MPH Jerome Leis, MD, MSc, FRCPC Krystina Woods, MD(moderator)

Back to School in 2022 Sep 01, 2022

Overview: In this episode of the podcast, we bring back Dr. Westyn Branch-Elliman of Harvard Medical School to have a conversation around children going back to school in 2022. Our moderator, Dr. Chris Crnich, asks her questions around testing, how HCPs can help, and current/future research on the topic. Speakers: Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMSc Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator)

The Utility of Whole Genome Sequencing: Academic and/or Clinically Pragmatic? Aug 29, 2022

Overview: This podcast will explore the utility of whole genome sequencing (WGS) in the context of hospital epidemiology of infection prevention, including recent evidence showcasing success in identifying and/or determining the nidus of a cluster or outbreak. The speakers will explain how they have or are planning to use WGS and the interplay between those performing or studying WGS and clinicians/infection prevention staff. Advantages, challenges, limitations, and research gaps will be addressed as well as what the speakers envision for the future. Speakers: Deena R. Altman, MD, MS Alexander Sundermann, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC Chad Nix, MSc, CIC (moderator)

COVID Update: BA.4 & BA.5 Impacts and Beyond Jul 29, 2022

Overview: In this episode of the Rapid Response Podcast, Dr. Raghav Tirupathi talks with Dr. Robert Wachter of the University of California, San Francisco about the current COVID landscape, how to interpret current case rates, mask mandates, isolation guidelines, second boosters, and more. Speakers: Robert Wachter, MD Raghavendra Tirupathi, MD (moderator) Let us know what you think of our podcasts at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback.

Shortening the Course: What’s New with Duration of Therapy? Jul 22, 2022

Overview: Duration of therapy is an important target of antimicrobial stewardship interventions that can be challenging to implement successfully. This podcast will briefly review the updated literature which seems to be coming more frequent recently and describe best practices when implementing shorter durations of therapy safely within the context of an antimicrobial stewardship program. Speakers: Dimitri Drekonja, MD, MS Marisa Holubar, MD, MS Rebekah Wrenn, PharmD, BCIDP (moderator)

IV to PO from an Ambulatory Perspective: An Intervention Worth the Effort? Jul 06, 2022

Overview: IV to PO conversion has immense potential to benefit patients by preventing unnecessary intravenous therapy associated with risks such as prolonged length of stay, line-associated infections, and excess cost and inconvenience. Although it is often listed as a low hanging fruit for antimicrobial stewardship, there are many nuances to cover. This podcast will discuss special cases, big successes, and gaps in our current understanding of IV to PO conversion. Speakers: Monica Mahoney, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP Neil Ritchie, PhD, MBCHB, MRCP(UK) Rebekah Wrenn, PharmD, BCIDP (moderator)

IV to PO from an Inpatient Perspective: An Intervention Worth the Effort? Jul 05, 2022

Overview: IV to PO conversion has immense potential to benefit patients by preventing unnecessary intravenous therapy associated with risks such as prolonged length of stay, line-associated infections, and excess cost and inconvenience. Although it is often listed as a low hanging fruit for antimicrobial stewardship, there are many nuances to cover. This podcast will discuss special cases, big successes, and gaps in our current understanding of IV to PO conversion. Speakers: Meghan Jeffres, PharmD, BCIDP Shivani Patel, PharmD, BCPS Whitney Buckel, PharmD (moderator)

Monkeypox Jun 14, 2022

Overview: In this episode, while not COVID specific, Dr. Chris Crnich has a conversation with Dr. Erica Shenoy of Massachusetts General Hospital around monkeypox. Speakers: Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator) To watch the Town Hall Dr. Shenoy referenced in the podcast, please visit https://learningce.shea-online.org/. The Town Hall is on the home page, including slides and references. Do you have topic ideas or feedback for our podcast? Please let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Long COVID Jun 01, 2022

Description: In this podcast, we invited Dr. Igho Ofotokun, Professor of Medicine at Emory University School of Medicine and PI for the NIH funded Researching COVID to Enhance Recovery initiative, to talk all thing related to long COVID, including PASC vs long COVID, hypotheses around long COVID causes, vaccination impact on long COVID, future research, and more. Speakers: Igho Ofotokun, MD, MSc Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator) Interested in becoming a SHEA member? Use the coupon code LearningCE22 to get $20 any membership type. What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

SHEA Spring 2022 Recap Apr 28, 2022

Overview: In this episode, our moderator, Dr. Whitney Buckel, has a conversation with Dr. Jennifer Hanrahan, Chair of the SHEA Spring 2022 Planning Committee, and Dr. Jesse Jacob, Vice Chair of the SHEA Spring 2022 Planning Committee, around the conference, how COVID-19 influenced the planning and execution, session highlights, and more. Speakers: Whitney Buckel, PharmD, BCPS (moderator) Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc Jesse Jacob, MD, MSc You can still register to watch all educational sessions on-demand and claim credit through 12/31/22. Visit https://sheaspring.org for more information! Interested in becoming a SHEA member? Use the coupon code LearningCE22 to get $20 any membership type. What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Influence of CDC Guidance on COVID-19 Policies Apr 01, 2022

Overview: Our moderator has a conversation with Dr. Erica Shenoy and Dr. Julie Trivedi on the influence of CDC Guidance on COVID-19 policies, with perspectives coming from physicians who work in what we call “blue” and “red” states. Speakers: Whitney Buckel, PharmD, BCPS (moderator) Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD Julie Trivedi, MD Interested in becoming a SHEA member? Use the coupon code LearningCE22 to get $20 any membership type. What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 & Long-Term Care Mar 04, 2022

In this episode, our moderator has a conversation with Dr. Morgan Katz of Johns Hopkins Bayview/Johns Hopkins School of Medicine around all things long-term care. From the current COVID situation in these facilities, to biggest challenges and solutions, to resources and stewardship, learn more about what's going on with COVID and LTC and how you can implement them at your facilities. Speakers: Morgan Katz, MD, MHS Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed, PhD, MSc (moderator) Interested in becoming a SHEA member? Use the coupon code LearningCE22 to get $20 any membership type. What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-Associated Fungal Pneumonia Jan 28, 2022

Overview: In our first episode of 2022, our moderator Dr. Chris Crnich sits down with Dr. Martin Hoenigl to discuss COVID-Associated Fungal Pneumonia. They discuss how this type of pneumonia came to the forefront during the pandemic, how healthcare plays a role, concerns, and more. Speakers: Chris Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator) Martin Hoenigl, MD, FECMM Interested in becoming a SHEA member? Use the coupon code LearningCE22 to get $20 any membership type. What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19: Year in Review Dec 31, 2021

Overview: In our final episode of 2021, moderator Dr. Jennifer Hanrahan of University of Toledo has a discussion with Drs. Kirsten Schutte (Asante), Scott Stienecker (Parkview Health) and Jay Varkey (Emory University) about COVID-19 in 2021. This episode focuses on how this year compared to 2020, successes and challenges throughout the year, and guesses around COVID in 2022. As we conclude 2021, SHEA would like to thank every single healthcare professional who goes above and beyond every day during this challenging time. We’d also like to thank each of you, our listeners, for making this such a successful podcast series. If you’re interested in becoming a new member of SHEA, use the coupon code LearningCE22 at checkout to receive $20 off. Speakers: Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) Kirsten Schutte, MD R. Scott Stienecker, MD, FIDSA, FSHEA, CIC Jay Varkey, MD What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Meet The Editors Podcast Dec 22, 2021

Overview: In this podcast, Dr. James Cutrell, Chair of the SHEA Journal Club, interviews both Dr. David Calfee, Editor-in-Chief of Infection Control and Hospital Epidemiology (ICHE) and Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, Editor-in-Chief of Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE). Learn more about Dr. Calfee and Dr. Bearman and their visions for SHEA Publications in 2022! Visit ICHE at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology and ASHE at https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antimicrobial-stewardship-and-healthcare-epidemiology/information/instructions-contributors. Speakers: James Cutrell, MD (moderator) David Calfee, MD, MPH Gonzalo Bearman, MD, MPH

Outpatient COVID-19 Oral Treatments & Other Therapeutics Dec 17, 2021

Overview: In this podcast, Dr. Christopher Crnich has an insightful conversation with Dr. Monica Mahoney and Dr. Jason Pogue around outpatient COVID-19 oral treatments and other therapeutics. They discuss monoclonal antibodies, including the current treatments and what is to potentially come, recently released Molnupiravir and Nirmatrelvir, and the impacts, challenges, and best practices around administering these to patients. Speakers: Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator) Monica Mahoney, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP, FCCP Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Mandatory Vaccine Policies: Challenges & Solutions Dec 07, 2021

Overview: In this episode, our moderator has a discussion with Dr. Rekha Murthy of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center and UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine, and Dr. Josh Schaffzin of Cincinnati Children's Hospital and University of Cincinnati about implementing mandatory vaccine policies. Both speakers were involved in a SHEA working group around this topic and discuss how implementation is going, the challenges around it, solutions to move forward, and discuss it from an adult and pediatric perspective. Speakers: Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) Rekha Murthy, MD Josh Schaffzin, MD, PhD What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 Vaccine For Children Ages 5-11 Nov 11, 2021

Overview: In this episode of the podcast, our moderator, Dr. Karen Ravin of Nemours Children's Hospital Delaware, talks with Dr. Eric Bell of CHOC Primary Care Network in Orange County, California about the news around CDC & FDA approval to vaccinate children ages 5-11. They discuss dosage, side effects, misinformation around vaccinating children, pediatric vaccination advocacy, and more. Speakers: - Eric Ball, MD - Karen Ravin, MD What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19: Ventilation and Air Circulation Oct 28, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. In addition, our moderator, Dr. Krystina Woods, sits down with Dr. Brett Singer of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory around venitilation, air circulation, and air quality. They discuss recent research Dr. Singer and his team have done around indoor air and transmission, how to improve ventilation at businesses, schools, hospitals, and the home, and future research in this area for the pandemic and beyond. Speakers: - Brett Singer, PhD - Krystina Woods, MD (moderator) - Chris Crnich, MD, PhD (news update) Sources from the news update: https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/coronavirus-covid-19-update-fda-takes-additional-actions-use-booster-dose-covid-19-vaccines https://www.medrxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.10.10.21264827v1.full.pdf https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1028113/Technical_Briefing_26.pdf https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-021-04130-w What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Antibiotic Stewardship in the Time of COVID-19 Oct 22, 2021

Overview: In the final episode of our Challenges and Innovations in Antimicrobial Stewardship podcast series, Dr. Jaffar Al-Tawfiq talks with Dr. Rebekah Moehring of Duke University and Dr. Emily Spivak of the University of Utah about antibiotic stewardship during COVID-19. They talk about the current status of antibiotic stewardship programs, the need for them, consequences of not focusing on them as much during the pandemic, and how to move forward. Speakers: Rebekah Moehring, MD, MPH Emily Spivak, MD, MHS Jaffar Al-Tawfiq, MD (moderator)

Innovations in Diagnostic Stewardship: A Focus on Bacteriruria & Bacterisputia Oct 19, 2021

Overview: In episode three of the four-part stewardship series, our moderator, Dr. Jessica Howard-Anderson speaks with Dr. Sonali Advani and Dr. Owen Albin. This podcast compares and contrasts diagnostic stewardship strategies and interventions related to both urinary and respiratory tract culturing practices. Our speakers also discuss why diagnostic stewardship is needed in these areas and how improving ordering practices can also improve antimicrobial prescribing. Speakers: Sonali Advani, MD, MPH Owen Albin, MD Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD, MSc (moderator)

COVID-19 & Healthcare Professional Fatigue and Burnout Oct 14, 2021

Overview: In this episode, Dr. Waleed Javaid has a conversation with Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Ms. Ann Marie Pettis about healthcare professional fatigue and burnout with a focus of those working in healthcare epidemiology and infection prevention. They discuss the concept of burnout, how to recognize it, challenges faced as a result of burnout, what we've learned from COVID and burnout, how to address it, and more. Note: There will is not a news upate this week. It will resume in our next podcast episode. Speakers: Gonzalo Bearman, MD, MPH, FACP, FSHEA, FIDSA Ann Marie Pettis, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC Waleed Javaid, MD SHEA will be hosting a live rebroadcast of the three SHEA Spring 2021 plenaries, including the talk by Dr. Bearman on fatigue and burnout, on Thursday, November 16th beginning at 11 am ET. To register, please visit this Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_p6pY9FBNSxikGwXp13rPxQ What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Tele-stewardship: An Emerging Tool For Resource Limited Settings Oct 12, 2021

Overview: This podcast will explore opportunities and strategies for supporting stewardship activities in resource limited clinical settings, including critical access hospitals (CAHs) and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). Discussion with podcast participants will center on virtual stewardship activities with a specific focus on program design, the technologies used and the challenges encountered. Speakers: Erin McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP Eddie Stenehjem, MD Chris Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator)

Stewardship in Ambulatory Settings and The Emergency Department Oct 01, 2021

Overview: Antimicrobial Stewardship is well established in many inpatient settings; however, outpatient programs are not as common despite high volume of inappropriate prescribing. Literature is lacking to help guide the best interventional strategies. Additionally, patient volumes are high and time to decision making is fast in the ambulatory and ED settings. Thus, strategies that are successful inpatient may not be feasible, successful, or sustainable in the outpatient setting. Finally, hospitals fund stewardship programs through pharmacy department resources or perhaps infection prevention or quality, but what about in the outpatient setting what are sources of funding? In our first episode of SHEA's Challenges and Innovations in Antimicrobial Stewardship podcast series, Dr. Rebekah Wrenn sits down with Dr. Larissa May of University of California Davis and Dr. Jeff Linder of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine to address these topics and more. Speakers: Jeff Linder, MD, MPH, FACP Larissa May, MD, MSPH, MSHS Rebekah Wrenn, PharmD, BCIDP (moderator)

COVID-19 and HAIs Sep 30, 2021

Overview: In this episode, Dr. Jessica Howard-Anderson of Emory University has a conversation with Dr. Mohamad Fakih and Lisa Sturm of Ascension around the CDC report about the impact of COVID on HAIs and Ascension's study on CLABSI and COVID, key reasons behind HAI increases, why certain HAIs may have increased more than others the past year, areas for improvement, and more. Interested in the eLearning opportunity, Prevention CHKC, referenced in this podcast? Please visit www.preventionchkc.org and use coupon code PODCAST at checkout for FREE access! Speakers: - Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH, FIDSA, FSHEA - Lisa Sturm, MPH, CIC, FAPIC - Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD, MSc (moderator) - Chris Crnich, MD, PhD (news update) Sources from the news update: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2114255 https://academic.oup.com/ije/advance-article/doi/10.1093/ije/dyab207/6375510 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784480 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)01908-5/fulltext What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 Variants: What We've Seen, Where We Are, and What's to Come Sep 16, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. We also invited Dr. Andrew Read of Penn State University to discuss the variants, including what we've learned about them, the current state of variants, and what we might expect. Information on how HCPs can best assist their patients and to think about for themselves are discussed. Speakers: - Andrew Read, PhD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) - Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed, PhD, MSc (news update) Sources from the news update: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/13/business/biden-vaccine-mandate-questions.html https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanam/article/PIIS2667-193X(21)00061-2/fulltext https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7037e2.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7037e3.htm?s_cid=mm7037e3_w https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2783986 https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2784031 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 & Going Back to School Sep 02, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator, Dr. Waleed Javaid, has a discussion with Katherine Burdge, President-elect of the Florida Association of School Nurses and full-time registered nurse for the Hillsborough County School District in Tampa, Florida, and Dr. Shanna Kowalsky, Assistant Professor of Pediatric Infectious Diseases and Pediatric Associate Hospital Epidemiologist at Mount Sinai Hospital, about how healthcare professionals can work most effectively with a safe return to in-person learning, how to advise parents and students in K-12, and how HCPs can get involved with assisting with school reopenings. Speakers: - Katherine Burdge, MSN, RN - Shanna Kowalsky, DO - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7035e5.htm?s_cid=mm7035e5_w https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology/article/impact-of-weekly-asymptomatic-testing-for-sarscov2-virus-in-inpatients-at-an-academic-hospital/AA937C194C9D966AB6344C48439020CE Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Booster Vaccinations for Immunocompromised Individuals Aug 23, 2021

Overview: In this special podcast episode, our moderator, Dr. Waleed Javaid has a discussion with Dr. Dorry Segev of Johns Hopkins University about booster vaccinations for immunocompromised individuals. They talk about the evidence behind the recommendation, how effective the booster will be for these individuals, and how to talk with patients about it. Note: Given this is a special episode of the series, there is no news update. We will resume news updates in our next episode. Speakers: - Dorry Segev, MD, PhD - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator)

Role of Healthcare Epidemiology in Public Health Aug 19, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. In addition, our moderator, Dr. David Banach, speaks with Roza Tammer, Infection Control Epidemiologist at Oregon Health Authority, about the ways healthcare epidemiologists in settings like university hospitals interact with their state public health epidemiologists. They discuss how they each work as epidemiologists in their roles, how they intersect with one another, what COVID has taught them, and ways to work together after the pandemic. Speakers: - Roza Tammer, MPH, CIC - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/immuno.html https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2108891?query=featured_home https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2782982 Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Communicating with Minorities and Underrepresented Groups Aug 12, 2021

Overview: Communicating with minorities and underrepresented groups is a challenge for healthcare workers and the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed a lot of communication disparity. In the final episode of this podcast series, our moderator, Dr. Jennifer Hanrahan, talks with Marielee Santiago, Pastor Duncan Gerard, and Sheikh Nuru Mohammed about how healthcare workers can better communicate with minorities and underrepresented groups, barriers to communication, considerations to make, and more. Speakers: Marielee Santiago, MSW, LCSW, MPH Pastor Gerard Duncan Sheikh Nuru Mohammed Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator)

COVID-19 & Travel Safety Aug 05, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator, Dr. Waleed Javaid, discusses COVID-19 and travel safety with Dr. Carlos Del Rio, who, on top of his roles at Emory University, currently serves as an infectious diseases advisor to both Delta Airlines and Royal Caribbean Cruises. They cover topics as travel safety, precautions and considerations, and what the future of travel might look like. Speakers: - Carlos Del Rio, MD - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7031e2.htm?s_cid=mm7031e2_w https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2782531 Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Managing Misinformation in the Age of Social Media Jul 29, 2021

Overview: In a world dominated by computers, cell phones, and social media, how do healthcare professionals utilize these tools to share important medical information and news? In the second episode of SHEA's Communication in the Age of Fake News podcast series, our moderator, Dr. Waleed Javaid, talks with social media expert Krista Neher and Dr. Jennifer Spicer about how and why to use social media platforms to spread scientific information, social media algorithms and how they contribute to the spread of information/misinformation, and how to use social media when responding to public messages. Speakers: Krista Neher, https://kristaneher.com Jennifer Spicer, MD, MPH Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator)

Statement on COVID Vaccine as a Condition of Employment Jul 22, 2021

Overview: In this episode our moderator, Dr. David Weber, asks Dr. Marci Drees, Dr. Trini Mathew, and Dr. Sharon Wright questions surrounding the July 13th multi-society statement about COVID-19 vaccine as a condition of employment. Questions focus on how the societies developed this statement, why it was important to create this statement now, legal & human resources considerations, and more. Note: there is no COVID-19 news update this week. We will resume this in our next episode. Speakers: - Marci Drees, MD, MS, DTMH, FACP, FSHEA - Trini Mathew, MD, MPH, FACP, FIDSA - Sharon B. Wright, MD, MPH - David Weber, MD, MPH (moderator) Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Trust Me I'm a Scientist: Communicating in Uncertainty Jul 15, 2021

Overview: Communicating with stakeholders is important during a public health crisis but evolving scientific knowledge can make it difficult to gain the trust of the public. In the first episode of SHEA's new Communication in the Age of Fake News podcast series, our moderator, Dr. Jennifer Hanrahan, talks with Eileen Korey about how to build and maintain trust with patients and the public, communicating critical scientific messages in a clear manner while acknowledging the unknowns and engendering and maintaining trust. Also included is a discussion of how HCPs can get involved in communications. Speakers: Eileen Korey, Communications Counsel and Consultant Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator)

Getting COVID Under Control And Keeping It That Way Jul 08, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator, Dr. Kryssie Woods, talks with Dr. Marion Kainer of Western Health about Australia's effort to get and keep COVID-19 under control, even with the emerging delta variant. They discuss lessons learned from previous waves, how colleagues globally can work together, and what others can do to further eradicate the virus. Speakers: - Marion Kainer, MD, MPH, FRACP, FSHEA - Kryssie Woods, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7027e2.htm?s_cid=mm7027e2_w https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2107659?query=featured_home https://www.bmj.com/content/373/bmj.n1343 Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19: International Perspectives From India Jun 24, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator, Dr. Cindy Prins, has a conversation with Dr. Sanjeev Singh about COVID-19 in India. They discuss challenges faced, lessons learned, best practices, and more. Speakers: - Sanjeev Singh, PhD, MPhil, DCH, MBBS - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator) - Ishrat Kahmal-Ahmed, PhD, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/994839/Variants_of_Concern_VOC_Technical_Briefing_16.pdf https://www.apwa.net/library/government-affairs/NHSC_COVID-19_Pandemic_After_Action_Report_Final.pdf https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/nejmoa2104983#:~:text=Preliminary%20findings%20did%20not%20show,%2C%20pregnancy%2C%20and%20infant%20outcomes https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamainternalmedicine/fullarticle/2781306 Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 in Children & the Pediatric Vaccine Jun 10, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator, Dr. Josh Schaffzin sits down with Dr. Andi Shane to discuss COVID-19 in children & potential long-term implications, the pediatric vaccination & ideas on how to address hesitancy and ensure vaccine access for all children. Speakers: - Andi Shane, MD, MPH, MSc - Josh Schaffzin, MD, PhD, FAAP (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M21-1341 https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M21-1451 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2104983?query=featured_coronavirus Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

How COVID is Exposing Racial & Ethnic Healthcare Disparities May 28, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator, Dr. David Banach, also has a powerful conversation with our speakers, Dr. Eliseo Pérez-Stable & Dr. Antonie Auguste, on how COVID is revealing the long-existing problem of racial and ethnic healthcare disparities in the US, challenges faced as a result, and how we can move forward. Speakers: - Eliseo Pérez-Stable, MD - Antonie Auguste, MD, MPH - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) - Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed, PhD, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7021e3.htm?s_cid=mm7021e3_w https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2780376 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(21)00099-5/fulltext Do you have feedback for our podcast? Topic or speaker ideas? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 May 13, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator and speaker also have a discussion around Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC), who is impacted, biggest challenges around these patients, and how to address current knowledge gaps. Speakers: - Avindra Nath, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (news update) Sources from the news update: https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2779852 https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S014067362100790X?via%3Dihub Please note this podcast series will now launch every other week (unless otherwise noted). What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Impact Of COVID-19 On Women In Healthcare May 06, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator also has a powerful discussion with three brilliant women who work in healthcare epidemiology about the impact of COVID-19 on women in healthcare, what women can do to empower themselves and each other, and takeaways such as finding peer mentorship programs, highlighting COVID work on your CV, and getting involved inside and out of your institutional community. Speakers: - Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH - Annabelle De St Maurice, MD, MPH - Payal Patel, MD, MPH - Krystina Woods, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciab338/6257082 https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology/article/whos-vaccinated-a-closer-look-at-healthcare-workers-covid19-vaccine-hesitancy-and-demographics/F5E1B76339FC81EF8C677F27FF61764A https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamasurgery/fullarticle/2779387 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

SHEA Spring 2021 Recap Apr 29, 2021

Overview: In this episode, our moderator has a conversation with the chair and vice-chair of the SHEA Conference Planning Committee about SHEA Spring 2021, including how COVID impacted planning and programming, highlights from the event (both COVID and non COVID sessions), key takeaways, and more. Speakers: - Tom Sandora, MD, MPH - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) We will resume news updates in our next podcast, which will launch on May 6th. It's not too late to register and watch the SHEA Spring Sessions and Training courses! Go to https://sheaspring.org/attendees/registration/ and take advantage of what our speakers talked about during this episode! What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 Impact On Antimicrobial Resistance Apr 08, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our speaker also discusses how COVID-19 has impacted antimicrobial resistance and ways we can learn from it moving forward. Speakers: - David van Duin, MD, PhD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (Moderator & news update) Sources from news update: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2103916?query=featured_coronavirus https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366(21)00084-5/fulltext https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/disinfecting-building-facility.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/fully-vaccinated-guidance.html Please note we will not be launching a podcast the next two weeks due to SHEA Spring. We will resume on April 29th. Thank you. What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback Join us virtually at SHEA Spring 2021 from April 13-16. Register now at https://sheaspring.org.

Recognizing Healthcare Epidemiologists & Promoting Infection Prevention: COVID - 19 & Beyond, 3/31 Apr 01, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator also has an insightful and impactful conversation about how to better recognize healthcare epidemiologists and promote infection prevention as we navigate through this pandemic and beyond. Speakers: - Julie Trivedi, MD - Krystina Woods, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/who-convened-global-study-of-origins-of-sars-cov-2-china-part https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology/article/clinical-illness-with-viable-sarscov2-virus-presenting-72-days-after-infection-in-an-immunocompromised-patient/0BBE0BD27D41AED6523B73A473B70001 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7013e3.htm?s_cid=mm7013e3_w https://www.cell.com/biophysj/fulltext/S0006-3495(21)00116-8 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback Join us virtually at SHEA Spring 2021 from April 13-16. Register now at https://sheaspring.org.

COVID-19 Impact On Trainees & Students, 3/25/21 Mar 25, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator also has a discussion with Dr. Christopher Graber and Dr. Kerri Thom on the impact of COVID-19 on trainees and medical students, lessons learned, and best practices moving forward. Speakers: - Christopher Graber, MD, MPH - Kerri Thom, MD, MS - Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD, MSc (moderator) - Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed, PhD, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7013e1.htm?s_cid=mm7013e1_x https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7012e3.htm?s_cid=mm7012e3_w https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2102153 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2101927 https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33750252/ What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback Join us virtually at SHEA Spring 2021 from April 13-16. Register now at https://sheaspring.org. New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: Long-Term Care Post-Vaccination, 3/18/21 Mar 18, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Dr. Chris Crnich also has a discussion with our speaker on long-term care, with a specific focus on the current state with vaccination rollout and what LTC may look like in the future. Speakers: - Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS - Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.astrazeneca.com/media-centre/press-releases/2021/update-on-the-safety-of-covid-19-vaccine-astrazeneca.html https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n728 https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciab229/6167855 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! learningce.shea-online.org/content/she…st-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: South Africa Perspective On COVID & Variants, 3/11/21 Mar 11, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Dr. Jennifer Hanrahan also has a discussion with our speaker on COVID-19 in South Africa, including an emphasis on the variants, how it's impacted South Africa, and what we can expect from it. Speakers: - Wolfgang Preiser - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) - Ishrat Kamal-Ahmed, MSC, PHD (news update) Sources from news update: https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e4.htm?s_cid=mm7010e4_w https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7010e3.htm?s_cid=mm7010e3_w https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776930 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: UK Perspective On Variants, 3/4/21 Mar 04, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator also has a discussion around the UK "Kent" variant, with Dr. Sharon Peacock, Director of the COVID-19 Genomics UK Consortium. In particular, they discuss transmissibility, clinical illness, deadliness, and how Americans should handle this variant. Speakers: - Sharon Peacock, CBE, FMedSci - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) - Rebekah Wrenn, PharmD, BCIDP Sources from news update: https://terrance.who.int/mediacentre/presser/WHO-AUDIO_Emergencies_Coronavirus_Press_Conference_01MAR2021.mp3 https://covid.cdc.gov/covid-data-tracker/#vaccinations https://www.fda.gov/emergency-preparedness-and-response/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/covid-19-vaccines https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7009e4.htm https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7009e3.htm?s_cid=mm7009e3_w https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2777060 https://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/health-emergencies/coronavirus-covid-19/news/news/2021/2/new-policy-brief-calls-on-decision-makers-to-support-patients-as-1-in-10-report-symptoms-of-long-covid https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2776928 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: Isolation Precautions & Vaccination Considerations for Immunocompromised Patients, 2/25/21 Feb 25, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. Our moderator also has a discussion with Dr. Tara Palmore and Dr. David Henderson around isolation precautions and vaccination considerations for immunocompromised patients and healthcare personnel. Speakers: - Tara Palmore, MD - David Henderson, MD - Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD, MSc (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7009e2.htm?s_cid=mm7009e2_w https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/4/20-4036_article https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2776738 https://www.idsociety.org/practice-guideline/covid-19-guideline-treatment-and-management/#toc-8 What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19 Vaccination Drive-Thru Clinics, 2/18/21 Feb 18, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also features a discussion around one of the country's largest COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinic events, best practices, lessons learned, and considerations for doing your own drive-thru campaign. Speakers: - Richard Zane, MD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator) - David Banach, MD, MPH (news update) Link to UCHealth's Vaccination Playbook: https://www.uchealth.org/covid-19-mass-vaccination-planning/ Sources from the news update: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/science-and-research/transmission_k_12_schools.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/schools-childcare/operation-strategy.html https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7007e1.htm https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/hcp/infection-control-recommendations.html https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/transmission/variant-cases.html What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: Post-Vaccination: Adverse Events, COVID Exposure & Contraction, and More, 2/11/21 Feb 11, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also focuses on the vaccine, including discussion around side effects that could also be signs of COVID contraction, administering the second dose after getting COVID, and thoughts on if individuals who've previously had COVID need the second dose. Speakers: - Anurag Malani, MD - Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH - Krystina Woods, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update (in order as they are discussed): https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7006e3.htm?s_cid=mm7006e3_w https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/infection-control-and-hospital-epidemiology/article/air-contamination-of-households-versus-hospital-inpatient-rooms-occupied-by-sarscov2-positive-patients/C115FE32E38C948122266D300B3CEFC4 https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/3/20-4714_article What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: SARS-CoV-2 Mutations & Variants, 2/4/21 Feb 04, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also includes a discussion about the SARS-CoV-2 mutations & variants. Speakers: - Adam Lauring, MD, PhD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2027040?query=featured_home https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/2/20-3517_article What do you think of our podcasts? Do you have topic or speaker suggestions? Let us know! https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31st

COVID-19: Healthcare Professional Involvement In Vaccination Campaigns, 1/28/21 Jan 28, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also includes a discussion about how healthcare professionals can be more involved in vaccination campaigns in their medical setting and local community. Speakers: - Taison Bell, MD, MBA - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MNMDH/bulletins/2bd0e28 https://www.bmj.com/content/372/bmj.n230 https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7004e1.htm?s_cid=mm7004e1_w https://gut.bmj.com/content/early/2021/01/04/gutjnl-2020-323020 Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31

COVID-19: The Role of Emergency Departments in Vaccination & Vaccination Campaigns, 1/21/21 Jan 21, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also includes a discussion about the role emergency departments can play in administering the COVID-19 vaccination. Speakers: - Elissa Perkins, MD, MPH, DTMH - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/s0112-negative-covid-19-air-passengers.html https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/70/wr/mm7003e2.htm?s_cid=mm7003e2_w https://www.acpjournals.org/doi/10.7326/M20-4331 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanmic/article/PIIS2666-5247(20)30200-7/fulltext https://academic.oup.com/cid/advance-article/doi/10.1093/cid/ciaa1785/6012472 Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31

COVID-19: Perspectives On The Vaccine Trials & Vaccine Rollout, 1/14/21 Jan 14, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also includes perspectives from a Yale site PI for the Pfizer vaccine and rolling out the vaccine in hospital systems. Speakers: - Gopi Patel, MD, MS, FIDSA - Onyema Ogbuagu, MBBCh, FACP, FIDSA - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.thelancet.com/action/showPdf?pii=S0140-6736%2820%2932656-8 https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-67362032656-8/fulltext https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2021.01.07.425740v1.full Are we meeting your podcast needs? Please fill out the short feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31

COVID-19: Perspectives From Healthcare Professionals Who Have Received the Vaccine, 1/7/21 Jan 07, 2021

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also includes a discussion with two healthcare professionals who have received their COVID-19 vaccines, their experiences, side effects, and thoughts on getting the vaccine. Speakers: - Eli Perencevich, MD, MS - Zanthia Wiley, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (moderator) - David Banach, MD, MPH (news update) Sources from news update: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/more/science-and-research/scientific-brief-emerging-variants.html https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2034545 https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2035389 https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/info-by-product/clinical-considerations.html https://www.gov.uk/government/news/statement-from-the-uk-chief-medical-officers-on-the-prioritisation-of-first-doses-of-covid-19-vaccines https://www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-statement-following-authorized-dosing-schedules-covid-19-vaccines SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 31

COVID-19: Getting Kids Back To School During A Pandemic & How To Do It Safely, 12/22 Dec 22, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses how we can get kids back to school safely, how healthcare experts can become more involved in this process, and moving forward with the vaccine rollout. Speakers: - Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMSc - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) - Waleed Javaid, MD (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID 19: Testing In Universities & Non-Healthcare Settings, 12/17 Dec 17, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses testing in universities and non-healthcare settings, including approaches, challenges, and best practices. Speakers: - Krystina Woods, MD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccines: Preparing for Implementation, 12/11 Dec 11, 2020

Overview: This episode has been repurposed from the SHEA COVID-19 Town Hall from Sunday, December 2, 2020. In her presentation, Dr. Lee discusses preparing for COVID-19 vaccine implementation for healthcare workers. Link to slides (please note you will need to login to our LearningCE portal to access. Dr. Lee's presentation begins at slide 17): https://learningce.shea-online.org/sites/default/files/COVID%20Town%20Hall%20Round%2032%20Slides_0.pdf Speaker: - Grace Lee, MD, MPH SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID-19 Social Distancing For Eating, Break Rooms, Cafeterias, Lectures & Beyond, 12/10 Dec 10, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses best practices and lessons learned for social distancing in hospitals for eating, break rooms, cafeterias, and lectures. Speakers: - Michael Klompas, MD - Tara Palmore, MD - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID-19 The Role of State Healthcare-Associated Infections Programs, 12/3 Dec 03, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the role of State HAI Programs, how they work with different healthcare facilities in the state, and how they can best serve as a resource. Speakers: - Roza Tammer, MPH, CIC - Vivian Leung, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19 Role Of Ventilation And Filtration With ASHRAE (Part Two) Dec 01, 2020

This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Speakers: - Jonathan Flannery, Professor of Architectural Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University - David Weber, MD, MPH - Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): www.ashrae.org

COVID-19 the Role of Ventilation and Filtration with ASHRAE (Part One) Nov 24, 2020

This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE). Speakers: - Jonathan Flannery, Professor of Architectural Engineering at the Pennsylvania State University - David Weber, MD, MPH - Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE): www.ashrae.org

Bacterial Co-Infection with COVID-19, 11/19 Nov 19, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses what is known, key pieces of literature, and case study application of bacterial co-infection with COVID-19. Speakers: - Jessina McGregor, PhD - Cara Varley, MD - Holly Villamanga, MD - Jennifer Blumenthal, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID-19 International Perspectives: Australia, 11/12 Nov 12, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the perspectives, lessons learned, and insights from the COVID-19 experience in Australia. Speakers: - Marion Kainer, MD, MPH, FRACP - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - David Banach, MD, MPH (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Statement, 11/5 Nov 05, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also addresses the recently released Vaccine Planning Statement. Speakers: - Marci Drees, MD, MS - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback New Members can now receive 50% off 2021 SHEA Membership by using the Coupon Code: Welcome2021 until March 2021

COVID-19 in the Midst of Flu Season, 10/29 Oct 29, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also addresses challenging questions with COIVD-19 during the flu season. Speakers: - Thomas Talbot, MD, MPH - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Challenges and Collaboration in the Classroom with School Nurses (NASN) Oct 28, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the National Association of School Nurses (NASN). Speakers: - Laurie Combe, President of the National Association of School Nurses - Anurag Malani, MD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, The National Association of School Nurses (NASN): www.nasn.org

COVID-19 International Perspectives: Philippines, 10/23 Oct 23, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the perspectives, lessons learned, and insights from the COVID-19 experience in Philippines. Speakers: - Romnick Aguilar - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Practice Of Obstetric Care during COVID - 19 with ACOG Oct 20, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). Speakers: - Denise Jamieson, MD, MPH - Anna Sick-Samuels, MD, MPH (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG): www.acog.org

COVID-19 What's Happening in Long Term Care, 10/15 Oct 15, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also addresses challenging questions in the Long Term Care setting. Speakers: - Muhammad Salman Ashraf, MBBS - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO, MSc (news update) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Overcoming Challenges of the Pandemic With APIC Oct 13, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). Speakers: - Connie Steed, MSN, RN, CIC, FAPIC - Joan Hebden, RN, MS, CIC, FAPIC (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC): www.apic.org

COVID-19 International Perspectives: South Africa, 10/9 Oct 09, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the perspectives, lessons learned, and insights from the COVID-19 experience in Africa. Specifically from our colleague in Cape Town, South Africa. Speakers: - Angela Dramowski, MD, PhD, FCPaed, Cert Paed ID - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Merging Best Practices with Infectious Diseases and the Palliative Care with CAPC Oct 06, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC). Speakers: - Diane E. Meier, MD, FACP, FAAHPM - Manisha Juthani, MD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), www.capc.org. About CAPC: The Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC) is national organization dedicated to increasing the availability of quality health care for people living with a serious illness. As the nation’s leading resource in its field, CAPC provides health care professionals and organizations with the training, tools, and technical assistance necessary to meet this need. COVID-19 Resources: Whether an organization is in the middle of a COVID-19 surge or planning forward, CAPC’s COVID-19 rapid response resources are available and open to all. The hub includes tools, technical assistance, clinical training, and convening opportunities, and is updated regularly. www.capc.org/covid-19/

COVID-19 International Perspectives: Brazil, 10/2 Oct 02, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the perspectives, lessons learned, and insights from the COVID-19 experience in Brazil. Specifically from our colleague in Sao Paulo. Speakers: - Maria Clara Padoveze, MSC, PHD, RN - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Rising To The Challenge Of COVID - 19 with PIDS Sep 29, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS). Speakers: - Angela Myers, MD, MPH, FAAP, FPIDS - Tom Sandora, MD, MPH (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS): www.pids.org

COVID-19 International Perspectives: Europe, 9/24 Sep 25, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the perspectives, lessons learned, and insights from the COVID-19 experience in Europe. Specifically from our colleague in Switzerland. Speakers: - Stephan Harbarth, MD, MS - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Highlighting the Value of Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs during the Pandemic with IDSA Sep 22, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) Speakers: - Payal Patel, MD, MPH - Emily Spivak, MD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA): www.idsociety.org

COVID-19: International Perspectives: Asia, 9/18 Sep 18, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the perspectives, lessons learned, and insights from the COVID-19 experience in Asia. Specifically from our colleague in Singapore. Speakers: - Paul Tambyah, MBBS - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Public Health Conversation: From Hospital to State with ASTHO Sep 15, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). Speakers: - Nirav Shah, MD, JD - Geeta Sood, MD, ScM (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO): www.astho.org

COVID-19: Update In Long Term Care, 9/11 Sep 11, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the lessons learned in the field of Long Term Care and what we can expect moving forward. Speakers: - Theresa Rowe, DO - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - learningce.shea-online.org/content/she…st-feedback

COVID-19: The Current State of Data Reporting, 9/04 Sep 04, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the lessons learned in the field with data reporting and what we can expect moving forward. Speakers: - Kristin Dascomb, MD, MPD, PhD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - learningce.shea-online.org/content/she…st-feedback

Challenges in Treating COVID-19 with SIDP Sep 01, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists(SIDP). Speakers: - Bruce Jones, PharmD, BCPS - Jamie Wagner, PharmD, BCPS(moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP): www.sidp.org

COVID-19: Lessons Learned In Pediatrics, 8/27 Aug 27, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the lessons learned in the field of Pediatrics and what we can expect moving forward. Speakers: - William Matthew Linam, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Dentistry and COVID-19 with ADA Aug 25, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the American Dental Association (ADA). Speakers: - Malavika Tampi, MPH - Alonzo Carrasco-Labra, DDS, MSc, PhD - Michael Durkin, MD, MPH(moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the American Dental Association (ADA): www.ada.org/virus

COVID-19: John's Hopkins Map, 8/20 Aug 21, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the John's Hopkins COVID-19 Map and other aspects of infection prevention. Speakers: - Clare Rock, MD, MS - Lisa Maragakis, MD, MPH - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Closer Look at Collaborations within an Academic Medical Center Aug 19, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations within an Academic Medical Center. Speakers: - Carolee Estelle, MD - Julie Trivedi, MD (moderator)

Staying Connected with Critical Care in a Socially Distant Time with AACN Aug 11, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the American Association of Critical-Care Nurse(AACN). Speakers: - Melissa Morris - Steven Schweon(moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the American Association for Critical-Care Nurses(AACN): www.aacn.org/

COVID-19: Changes in Obstetrics, 8/06 Aug 06, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the changes that have occurred in the field of Obstetrics. How healthcare professionals have adapted to new policies and procedures to ensure the best care of their pregnant patients, as well as themselves. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Kristina Bryant, MD - Lynn Ramirez, MD, MS - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19: Occupational Health, 7/30 Jul 30, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the effects of COVID-19 on Occupational Health and the adjustments that have been made to that subset of healthcare to best mitigate the spread of this disease. Our speakers discuss how to best protect healthcare workers and prepare for the future. Speakers: - Jennie Kwon, DO, MSCI - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Critical Care Collaboration with SCCM Jul 28, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between Healthcare Epidemiology and Hospital Medicine in a discussion with the Society for Critical Care Medicine (SCCM). Speakers: - Lewis J. Kaplan, MD, FACS, FCCP, FCCM - Mayar Al Mohajer, MD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Society for Critical Care Medicine (SCCM): The Society of Critical Care Medicine (SCCM) is the largest nonprofit medical organization dedicated to promoting excellence and consistency in the practice of critical care. Visit the SCCM COVID-19 Rapid Resource Center, https://www.sccm.org/COVID19RapidResources/Home, to access hundreds of resources related to the pandemic. Non-ICU clinicians who could benefit from critical care training to respond to COVID-19 during a surge response, can find training at sccm.org/covid19.

COVID-19: Reopening Schools, 7/23 Jul 23, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the most frequently asked questions people are having about sending their kids back to school. Speakers: - Jason Newland, MD, MEd - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

COVID-19: Call the Healthcare Epidemiologist, 7/16 Jul 16, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the most frequently asked questions our members are facing and examines how experts have been responding to the pandemic and preparing for the upcoming months. Speakers: - Waleed Javaid, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Working together to address COVID-19 challenges with INS Jul 14, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the Infusion Nurses Society (INS). Speakers: - Dawn Berndt - Sara Keller, MD, MPH, MSHP (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Infusion Nurses Society (INS): https://www.ins1.org/

COVID-19: Racial Disparities, 7/09 Jul 09, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the problems of systematic racism in the United States and throughout the world and how they effect minority communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers address these problems in depth and discuss potential next steps as it relates to reducing racial disparities within the healthcare system and towards patients. Speakers: - Ibukun Akinboyo, MD - Marla Matal, MD - Jasmine Marcelin, MD - Kristy Weinshel, MBA (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know -https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Infection Prevention Adjustments for the Anesthesia Provider with APSF Jul 07, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF) Speakers: - Richard Prielipp, MD, MBA - Joshua Schaffzin, MD, PhD, FAAP (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Anesthesia Patient Safety Foundation (APSF): https://www.apsf.org/

COVID-19: Lessons Learned From The Surge, 7/02 Jul 02, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the lessons learned from the COVID-19 surge in the epicenters of Michigan and Boston and how healthcare epidemiologists and infection preventionists can best prepare for upcoming surges in their local hospitals and health systems. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Anurag Malani, MD - Sharon Wright, MD, MPH - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know - https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Front Line Acute Care Surgeon Perspectives from the COVID-19 Epi Center with SIS Jun 30, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the Surgical Infection Society (SIS). Speakers: - Phil Barie, MD - Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Surgical Infection Society (SIS): https://www.sisna.org/

COVID-19: Ready to be a COVID Consultant? 6/25 Jun 25, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses how healthcare epidemiologists and infection preventionists can leverage their expertise to become healthcare consultants. This episode goes into details and strategies pertinent to opening up a consulting business, the value in such work, and how it can be helpful during the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers: - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - Judy Guzman-Cottrill, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator) SHEA Podcasts: Are we meeting the needs of our members? Please fill out the short podcast feedback form to let us know -https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback

Front Line Perspectives from a Nursing Home Director with AMDA Jun 24, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations in a discussion with the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA). Speakers: - Swati Gaur, MD, CMD, MBA - Robin Jump, MD, PhD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine (AMDA): https://paltc.org/

COVID-19: Long-term Care Settings, 6/18 Jun 18, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the challenges that have been faced within the Long-term Care Facilities, how they have been coping with the pandemic, and how we can support them moving forward. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Ghiwa Dumyati, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Challenges from Presentations to Diagnosis with ACEP Jun 16, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between healthcare epidemiology and emergency physicians in a discussion with the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Speakers: - William Jaquis, MD, ACEP President - Bhagyashri Navalkele, MD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP): https://www.acep.org/

COVID-19: Reopening Ambulatory Practices Jun 11, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses different procedures facilities may be considering when re-opening ambulatory practices and which areas such as testing, screening, PPE, cleaning, etc. need to be taken into consideration. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Kelly Cassano, DO - Bernard Camins, MD - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) Additional Resources: Return to Practice: Ambulatory Operational Guidelines, Mount Sinai https://docs.google.com/document/d/1t7NO6cCiAigGuny-769cerpLjVnQrn1U3eu9bY01eh0/edit

Partnering on Pharmacy with ASHP Jun 09, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between Pharmacy and Healthcare Epidemiology in a discussion with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP). Speakers: - Katherine Reisbig, PharmD, BCPS - Whitney Buckel, PharmD, BCPS (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, American Society of Health-System Pharmacists (ASHP): https://www.ashp.org/

COVID-19: NHSN Response, 6/04 Jun 04, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the NHSN response to COVID-19, by giving an overview of the new COVID-19 Module, the data they are collecting, and how that data is being used in response efforts. Speakers: - Andrea Benin, MD, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Collaborating with NFID Jun 02, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between the representatives of Healthcare Epidemiology and Infectious Diseases in a discussion with the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID). Speakers: - William Schaffner, MD, NFID Medical Director, Past President of SHEA - Sara Cosgrove, MD, MS, Past President of SHEA (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID): https://www.nfid.org/

COVID-19: Antibody Testing, 5/28 May 28, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses antibody testing, the benefits, the pitfalls, and how it may contribute to a vaccine. Speakers: - Ania Wajnberg, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Knowledge Sharing with SHM May 26, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between Healthcare Epidemiology and Hospital Medicine in a discussion with the Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM). Speakers: - Joseph Sweigart, MD - Valerie Vaughn, MD, MSc (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, Society of Hospital Medicine (SHM): https://www.hospitalmedicine.org/

COVID-19: Overuse and Misuse of Antibiotics During the Surge, 5/21 May 21, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the overuse and misuse of antibiotics during the COVID-19 surge and the challenges Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs have faced as well as changes they have had to implement to combat this disease. Speakers: - Tamar Barlam, MD, MSc - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

Anesthesiology During a Pandemic with ASA May 19, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between Healthcare Epidemiology and Anesthesiology in a discussion with the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA). Speakers: - Grant Lynde, MD, MBA - Marci Drees, MD, MS, FACP, DTMH (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA): https://www.asahq.org/

COVID-19: Staff Policies, 5/14 May 14, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses staff policies: how healthcare workers can keep their families safe, return to work and return patient policies, as well as PPE policies. Speakers: - Mark Rupp, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO (moderator)

Dialysis in a Crisis with ASN May 13, 2020

We’re all in this Together: COVID-19 Allies in Infection Prevention This podcast series will focus on the collaborative efforts and opportunities for different disciplines to address and confront the COVID-19 pandemic. This episode focuses on collaborations between Healthcare Epidemiology and Nephrology in a discussion with the American Society of Nephrology (ASN) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Speakers: - Alan S. Kliger, MD - Shannon Novosad, MD, MPH - Waleed Javaid, MD (moderator) Special thank you to our partnering organization for their collaboration on this podcast series, American Society of Nephrology (ASN): https://www.asn-online.org/

COVID-19: Answers to Town Hall Questions, 5/07 May 07, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the top submitted questions to SHEA's weekly COVID-19 Town Hall webinars. It covers topics such as repeat positive tests and taking patients out of isolation safely, testing healthcare workers and asymptomatic patients, and PPE reprocessing and future use. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Waleed Javaid, MD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Tracing Contacts, 4/30 Apr 30, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses tracing contacts, different methods and approaches, different populations, and how this is such an important tool to mitigate the spread of the virus. Speakers: - Sonja Rasmussen, MD, MS - Jerne Shapiro, MPH - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Taking Care of Yourself, 4/23 Apr 23, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses mental health during quarantine and social distancing as well as high-stress for frontline healthcare workers and tools to use to better take care of yourself. Speakers: - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - Allison Holgerson, PhD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO (moderator)

COVID-19: PPE: Getting Resourceful with No Resources, 4/16 Apr 16, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the experience from New York City around PPE shortages, reprocessing and limited vs. extended use, as well as creative ways to get resourceful in response to COVID-19. Speakers: - Bernard Camins, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Advocacy, 4/14 Apr 14, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses what SHEA is doing to advocate on behalf of our members, as well as how you can get involved and make the most of SHEA's resources. Advocate for your institution, your co-workers, and yourself around issues such as the PPE shortage during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Speakers: - Lynne Batshon - Kristy Weinshel, MBA (moderator)

COVID-19: Involving Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs, 4/09 Apr 09, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses how to involve Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the COVID-19 response and the important questions related to guideline development, monitoring and managing drugs, and the different roles ASPs can play for COVID-19 treatment. Speakers: - Michael Stevens, MD - Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Diagnostic Testing Part 2, 4/02 Apr 02, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses diagnostic testing and the important questions related to microbiology, the sensitivity/specificity of the tests, and the pitfalls. Speakers: - Nicole Hubbard, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: PPE: Conservation & Shortages, 3/26 Mar 26, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions related to PPE conservation and shortages the nation is currently facing in light of COVID-19. Discussions include the challenges we are facing, newly developed strategies to overcome these challenges, conservation methods, and communication. Speakers: - Marci Drees, MD, MS, FACP, DTMH, FSHEA - Clare Rock, MD, MS - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Diagnostic Testing Part 1, 3/19 Mar 19, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions related to testing for COVID-19, which populations should be tested, and how to manage testing shortages. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Clare Rock, MD, MS - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Surge Planning and Testing, 3/12 Mar 12, 2020

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this Pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions about testing and surge planning for COVID-19. Speakers: - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - Waleed Javaid, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Environment of Care and PPE, 3/05 Mar 05, 2020

Overview: This episode explores important questions about the environment of care and approaches to patients with suspected COVID-19 and discusses aspects of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as current recommendations, supply shortages, correct donning/doffing, and conservation strategies. Speakers: - David Weber, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions, 2/24 Feb 24, 2020

This podcast explores several important questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In an interview with Dr. Michael Bell, Deputy Director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at CDC, key topics are addressed including what is currently known about COVID-19, its epidemiology and its spread. Guidance for healthcare facilities is provided, including strategies for identifying patients with possible COVID-19 infection and implementing infection prevention strategies to prevent intrafacility transmission. Dr. Bell concludes with what we can learn from the COVID-19 response in order to prepare for future epidemics. Speakers: - Michael Bell, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

The Risk of Measles in International Travelers and the Role of Infection Prevention Jan 20, 2020

This episode describes the risk of measles in international travelers, as well as possible risks during local spread. During the recent measles outbreak, many cases were seen from local areas in several cities in under vaccinated communities. The approach during such times should include both risk assessment and isolation of individuals who have travel-related or community-related illness, protection of vulnerable hospital populations, and close collaboration between hospitals and public health. Speakers: - Bernard Camins, MD, MSc - Jane R. Zucker, MD, MSc - Sotirios Tsiodras, MD, MSc, PhD, FIDSA - Dennis Drapiza, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC - Waleed Javaid, MD (Moderator)

Prevention and Control of Outbreaks in Long Term Care Dec 20, 2019

Unique challenges can occur when outbreaks take place in long-term care settings. This podcast will address those challenges and how to manage and prevent outbreaks in this specialized setting. Speakers: - Ellie J. Goldstein, MD - Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

Managing MDROs in the Long-Term Care Setting Nov 04, 2019

Transmission and management of MDROs in the long-term care setting may occur quite differently than in acute care or other healthcare settings. This podcast will cover the best practices for reducing transmission of MDRO in LTC. Speakers: - Teena Chopra, MD, MPH - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH

Antibiotic Stewardship: Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Long Term Care Oct 21, 2019

According to IDSA Guidelines (2019), the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in residents of long-term care facilities ranges from 15% to 50%. But screening for and treating ASB these residents is not recommended. This podcast will review the evidence and rationale for those recommendations. Speakers: - Manisha Juthani, MD - Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

OPRW 2019: Outbreak Prevention: Current Challenges & Future Threats Sep 17, 2019

Learning Objectives: - Identify the role of the Hospital Epidemiologist in both preventing and responding to outbreaks in the healthcare setting - Discuss ways patients and the public can help prevent the spread of infection in the hospital - Discuss key resources for infection prevention programs to be able to both identify and respond to outbreaks in healthcare settings Resources: https://www.richmond.com/opinion/their-opinion/gonzalo-bearman-and-richard-p-wenzel-column-new-threats-to/article_43e4bf40-62f0-570b-82f9-6f84832fdad9.html

GI BioFire FilmArray Assay – We’ve Got a Test and a Result, Now What? Sep 13, 2019

Speakers: - Trevor Van Schooneveld, MD - Nicholas Moore, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM - Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD Summary: With the recent availability of BioFire FilmArray Assay, there is now the ability to detect 22 gastrointestinal pathogens from a single patient sample and obtain results within an hour. However, there have been multiple recent publications that have argued it has limited utility at 72 hrs after admission and upon repeat testing. Additionally, there are questions regarding what to do with unexpected results. This has led to some institutions limiting the availability of the assay, and others providing extensive education to clinicians in the hope that it will curb ordering of the assay. This podcast will focus on the utility of the assay, its strengths and weaknesses and whether or not clinicians should have unlimited access to ordering it.

Procalcitonin: Weighing the Benefits and the Costs Aug 28, 2019

Speakers: - Tom File, MD, MSc, MACP, FIDSA, FCCP - Shira Doron, MD, FIDSA - Moderator: Whitney Buckel, PharmD Summary: Procalcitonin has been shown in numerous trials to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use associated with sepsis and respiratory infections and is a diagnostic tool that antibiotic stewardship programs can use to improve antibiotic use. This episode discussed the role of procalcitonin in antibiotic stewardship programs and examples of intervention to improve the use of procalcitonin.

Culture of Urine Cultures: Limiting Inappropriate Testing & Treatment Aug 07, 2019

Speakers: - Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD - Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH - Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD Summary: Availability of urine cultures has led to a culture of culturing. As a result, over-treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria has become common. Additionally, especially in catheterized patients, this may be leading to an increase of labeling of “catheter associated urinary tract infections.” This episode will focus on strategies to better target patients for urine cultures, when appropriate.

Clostridioides difficile testing: Finding the Sweet Spot Jul 26, 2019

Speakers: - Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH - Curtis Donskey, MD - Moderator: Whitney Buckel, PharmD Summary: Under-diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection leads to worse patient outcomes and increased transmission. However, with sensitive nucleic acid amplification tests, over-diagnosis of C. diff has become more common. Specifically, overdiagnosis of asymptomatic C. diff colonization could lead to increased costs, over-reporting of hospital-acquired infection rates, and further disruption of patients’ microbiomes if treated. This podcast will focus on finding the sweet spot for C. diff testing.

Infection Control Surveillance and Oversight Feb 28, 2019

Speakers: - Louise Dembry, MD, MS, MBA - Christopher Beebe, RPh, MBA - Lisa Waldowski, DNP, APRN, CIC - David Pegues, MD Summary: This podcast will discuss how Infection Control is required and expected to provide oversight of major areas of hospital, including Pharmacy, OR, Sterilization, HLD, Material Management, and Environmental Services. Learning Objectives: - What is oversight responsibility - Pharmacy 797 / 800 standards - OR, Sterilization and HLD oversight - Role in Materials management - Environmental services oversight

The Business of Infection Control Feb 14, 2019

Speakers: Dr. Doug Salvador, MD, MPH and Dr. Waleed Javaid, MD Summary: This podcast will discuss how to run the infection control program, evaluate resources and lead. Learning Objectives: - The ask to lead - How to build the IC program - Know the team, Know the importance of the program - The role of hospital leadership

Basics of NHSN, Public Reporting, Payment reduction and Regulatory Agencies Feb 04, 2019

Speakers: Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, MD and Dr. Sarah Haessler, MD, MS Summary: Exploring NHSN, Definitions, HAI, CMS and regulatory agencies Learning Objectives: - Understand NHSN program - Understand HAI program - Understand the HAI definitions - Understand how to communicate the definitions and difference - How to use the data to evaluate and improve the program

OPRW 2018: Outbreak Communications Sep 04, 2018

"Outbreak Communications," produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), discusses lessons learned in communicating with healthcare personnel, patients, and others during recent infectious diseases outbreaks. Moderator: Judith Guzman-Cottrill,DO, Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University and consultant for the Oregon Health Authority’s HAI Program, where she serves as the Medical Director for Ebola and Emerging Pathogen Preparedness. Speaker: Zachary Rubin, MD, Specialist in Infectious Diseases and Medical Director of Clinical Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at the University of California, Los Angeles. Before coming to UCLA in 2006, he was a guest researcher at the CDC in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion for the last 2 years of his ID fellowship at Emory.

OPRW 2018: HICS - The Insider's Perspective Sep 04, 2018

"HICS: The Insider's Perspective," produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), discusses the Hospital Incident Command System - what HICS is, who's involved, when to activate, and why it's important. Moderator: Judith Guzman-Cottrill,DO, Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University and consultant for the Oregon Health Authority’s HAI Program, where she serves as the Medical Director for Ebola and Emerging Pathogen Preparedness. Panelists: Kristina Spurgeon, MPH, Emergency Manager at UC Davis Health, with experience including a decade at Kaiser Permanente specializing in emergency management. Pritish Tosh, MD, infectious diseases physician and the medical director for Emergency Management at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. His prior training includes the Epidemic Intelligence Service at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and as a fellow with the Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy (CIDRAP) at the University of Minnesota.

Upper Respiratory Infections & The Role of Antimicrobials Feb 12, 2018

The last podcast in the series "Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications", produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on how to impact antibiotic prescribing practices using Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions targeting providers and patients in the outpatient setting. Panelists: Debra Palazzi, MD, MEd, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Infectious Diseases Section at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Medical Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Texas Children’s Hospital; and Ellen Wald, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and an internationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases.

The Big Picture on UTI Dec 27, 2017

The third podcast of the series “Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications”, produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on the leading cause of antibiotic use with UTI over diagnosis in the Adult and Pediatric populations.

Changing the Culture of Culturing Nov 08, 2017

The second podcast of the series "Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications", produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on integrating technological and sociobehavioral approaches to diagnostic stewardship, with a specific focus on improving blood culture ordering practices.

Focusing Stewardship to Help Tackle CDI Dec 06, 2016

The first podcast of the series "Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications", produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on demonstrating how to impact the rates of Clostridium Difficile infections using antimicrobial stewardship interventions targeting providers in various practice settings. Panelists: Libby S Dodds-Ashley, PharmD, MHS with the Duke Antimicrobial Stewardship Outreach Network, and Dr. Larissa May, MD, MSHS, MSPH, an Associate Professor and Director of Emergency Department Antibiotic Stewardship at UC Davis Health System.

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