C. diff. Spores and More

Join our Guest Host, Kevin Hersh with guests

Dr. Nam Tran (UC Davis), and Dr. Chris Newhouse (Roche) as they discuss the Role of Diagnostics In Supporting Antibiotic Stewardship Goals.

Dr. Newhouse will be introducing Antibiotic Resistance

with Dr. Tran who will be discussing Antibiotic Stewardship in Action followed with a group discussion on the role of Diagnostics in Antibiotic Stewardship.

Join us with Guests: Sue Barnes, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC and Bill Spannhake, PhD as these two professionals discuss Nasal Decolonization and Reducing Patient Infection Risk. Overview Nasal Decolonization Sue and Dr. Spannhake will share and present Key Topics: The role of nasal decolonization in patient infection prevention and control, Best Practices in Hospital Nasal Decolonization. This episode is Sponsored by Global Life Technologies - Nozin®

Join us with guest host, Kevin Hersh, Int'l Health and Wellness Coach as we discuss the good vs not-so-good goals, Moving out of the comfort zone, and taking steps in the right direction to reach our goals.

Join us with guest Sarah Mische, PhD as we discuss the value and importance of Clinical Trials worldwide. Learn about the different phases, the efficacy, patient safety, and research and development that begins the process. Clinical Trials have a beginning, evaluations, FDA meetings, with time well spent by dedicated Science professionals, Clinicians, Health care Providers, and the individuals who are accepted to participate in the studies. It will be an episode you won't want to miss! Listen in and learn how we can help them - to help you - to help others.

Join us as Brandon and Nicole Bookstaver discuss

Managing Clostridium difficile infection at the point of discharge - We will be discussing transitions of care, importance of adherence and we'll touch on strategies of prevention and prophylaxis for patients who have already had a case of CDI (aka secondary prevention).

Join us with guests Ken Blount, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Paul Plumb, Head of Clinical Operations from Rebiotix. Ken and Paul will discuss the gut microbiome and the role it plays in overall health and Rebiotix’s goal to rehabilitate the gut microbiome by utilizing their unique Microbiota Restoration Therapy™ (MRT) Platform through its extensive clinical trial program. The science behind their products, product development and how patients are an important part of helping develop new drugs will also be discussed.

Join us as guests Sue Barnes, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC, Independent and Board Certified Clinical Consultant in Infection Control and Prevention and APIC Fellow with Lori Strazdas, MPH - Public Health Liaison with Clorox Healthcare discuss the importance of C. difficile and how difficult of an infection it is to manage not only for patients but for the caretakers and loved ones. Before the patient leaves the hospitals, it is critical to understand the proper steps to reduce the spread of C. difficile spores in the home environment. In this episode, learn why it is important to focus on the home environment during and after a C. difficile infection and what can be done to reduce the risk of transmission and recurrence. Our guests will be discussing the types of disinfecting products that can be utilized to effectively kill C. diff. spores and how to use the products properly to accomplish this in the home environment.

Join us with guest Kevin Hersh, Int'l Life Coach as we discuss lifestyle methods to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder. What is Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)? Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is commonly referred to as the winter blues or winter depression. People typically experience it starting in the fall and all through winter. Sunny summer days and warm weather can improve your mood, so it makes sense that the time change combined with cooler weather and shorter days can have impact mental health. Seasonal Affective Disorder is recognized as a type of depression and can cause increased anxiety, sadness and stress, lack of enjoyment in regular activities, feelings of isolation, mood swings, and several other symptoms that can take over your life. There are ways to help deal with it, so gather your notebook and electronic devices to takes notes as we discuss ways to cope with Seasonal Affective Disorder(SAD).

Join us with our guest Carolyn Twomey, BSN, RN as we discuss infection prevention, and antibiotic stewardship in health care settings.

Join us with our guest, Neal I. Muni, MD, MSPH, President and CEO of CutisPharma as we discuss

CutisPharma and their new FDA approved product FIRVANQ ™ Listen in as we learn more about the Company’s history, their unique product offerings that help pharmacists compound drugs, and product information for FIRVANQ ™, their recently approved vancomycin oral solution.