In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast, recorded as part of the IPAC Conference Episode Series, we discuss infection prevention and control in correctional settings.

Correctional health environments present unique IPAC challenges because they combine healthcare delivery, congregate living, security requirements, and complex operational realities.

This conversation explores the importance of communicable disease prevention, outbreak preparedness, environmental cleaning, respiratory illness prevention, staff education, and collaboration across healthcare, correctional services, public health, and leadership.

The episode highlights why practical and adaptable IPAC approaches are essential in correctional settings and how infection prevention can support safer environments for staff and individuals receiving care.