C. diff. Spores and More

This episode is focused on using antibiotics wisely and how YOU can help in the fight of antibiotic resistance.

Listen in as these two stellar Physicians discuss the topics of Clostridium difficile infections and Antibiotic usage. Important topics for citizens on a global level.

Join us with our guest Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, an Infectious Disease Doctor and the Associate Director of Healthcare Associated Infection Prevention Programs for the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, Georgia -- as we introduce Healthcare Associated Infections and discuss the progress being made to prevent them and the goals in place to eliminate HAI's.

Join us as Dr. Balachandran

discusses contaminated soft surfaces (e.g., carpeting, upholstery, material, etc..) and the hospital infection risks focused on soft surfaces found in this setting with methods and products to address transforming contaminated surfaces. Learn more about applied silver and the success in reducing microbial contamination during this in-depth conversation with Dr. Balachandran.

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.

Learn about the importance of laboratory testing in the identification of a C. difficile Infection (CDI). with guests: Jeanine Thomas, President and Founder of the MRSA Survivors Network who is a survivor of both MRSA and C. diff. infections. Dr. Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD, D(ABMM), Medical Director of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics for Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and Froedtert Health.

Dr. Whitney R. Buckel, PharmD, BCPS who is the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist at Intermountain Medical Center, and Dr. Steven Cagas, who will give us a brief overview of Roche Diagnostics as well as their new cobas® Cdiff Test.

Learn about the importance of laboratory testing in the identification of a C. difficile Infection (CDI). with guests: Jeanine Thomas, President and Founder of the MRSA Survivors Network who is a survivor of both MRSA and C. diff. infections. Dr. Nathan A. Ledeboer, PhD, D(ABMM), Medical Director of Microbiology and Molecular Diagnostics for Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories and Froedtert Health.

Dr. Whitney R. Buckel, PharmD, BCPS who is the Infectious Diseases and Antimicrobial Stewardship Clinical Pharmacist at Intermountain Medical Center, and Dr. Steven Cagas, who will give us a brief overview of Roche Diagnostics as well as their new cobas® Cdiff Test.

Our guests, Wesley LaPorte,and Sue Barnes, RN, BSN, CIC, FAPIC join us to discuss The Risk of Contaminated Cell Phones and Tablets In Healthcare. Healthcare professionals depend upon mobile electronic devices both inside and outside of the healthcare facilities. The mobile devices become the perfect surfaces to transport pathogens from one place, one room, and one patient to another. Wesley and Sue share up-to-date information on how handheld mobile devices can be cleaned and disinfected effectively.

Join us with guest David Kirschman MD FAANS, as we discuss Contaminated Operating Room Air and Surgical Infection Risk. Dr Kirschman will also discuss better air for healthcare - the mission of Aerobiotix, Inc. an innovative company driving leadership in advanced air quality products for the healthcare market. Aerobiotix, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets novel technologies to build healthy environments worldwide.

Join us with guests Sam Trapani: President & Chief Executive Officer,Founder of Steriliz and Michelle L. Vignari RN, CIC Director of Infection Prevention and Disaster Preparedness for Thomson Health in Canandaigua, NY. Sam and Michelle will be discussing the Sterilize organization and Infection Prevention (rduvc.com) a leading supplier of ultraviolet-C light disinfection technology with the specific goal of developing area and surface disinfection methods and processes that are science based, quantitative and traceable. In addition, Steriliz has collected a significant amount of clinical data and has developed unique data analysis techniques, which provide closed loop feedback and management information for infection control practitioners. The company is based in Rochester, N.Y.

Join us with our guests Bruce Rippe, CEO of Trinity Guardion and Edmond A. Hooker, MD, DrPH as we discuss Healthcare Acquired Infections and how they lead to more than 720,000 illnesses and 75,000 deaths a year. In fact, more people die from HAIs each year than from automobile accidents. Furthermore, HAI's are a huge financial burden, adding $30 billion to annual healthcare costs. The American-made Trinity Patient Protection System gives hospitals the solution they need to reduce and eliminate HAI's. Launderable, reusable, cost-effective and eco-friendly, the Trinity System’s fluid-proof covers fit around beds, pillows, stretchers and physical therapy tables. Unlike typical disinfectant agents designed for hard surfaces, the Trinity System keeps bacteria off the porous surface of the mattress, as well as, the bed deck. When laundered to CDC standards, the Trinity System removes 99.99% of bacteria and has been proven to reduce C. diff infection rates by about 50%.