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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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