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- Season 1 Rewind – Fixated on Flexible Scopes: Reviewing Dry time and Alcohol Flush ResearchA new season of Transmission Control is on the horizon! Until then, enjoy a few favorites from the archives. Endoscope drying times and the use of an alcohol rinse has become an area for debate and emerging research is increasing with each passing day. Advanced inspection technology such as borescopes and the development of ATP...42 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: Beyond the Bundle: What IPs Need to See Before, During, and After SurgeryAll season long, we’ve been breaking down the silos between the OR and Infection Prevention teams. So where do we go from here? In this “Silo-Free Surgery” season finale episode, Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce are joined by Maureen Spencer and Peter Graves to talk about what it takes to turn collaboration into action. They...52 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: Say It, Don’t Delay It: Speaking Up to Prevent Surgical Site InfectionsWhen something doesn’t look right in the OR, do you have the confidence to speak up? In this episode of “Silo-Free Surgery,” Garrett Hollembeak sits down with certified surgical technologist, educator, and infection preventionist Julia Jackson to talk about the role surgical conscience plays in protecting patients and preventing surgical site infections. From protecting the...47 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: PATOS Without the Panic: Understanding “Present at Time of Surgery” in SSI SurveillanceThe OR sees one thing. Infection Prevention reports another. So who’s right? In this episode of “Silo-Free Surgery,” hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Trey Morrow are joined by infection prevention expert Emily Barnard to tackle one of the trickier parts of SSI surveillance: PATOS, or “present at time of surgery.” Emily breaks down the difference between...45 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: Why Are We Talking About IFUs?Every day, healthcare teams rely on IFUs to get the job done. But how often do we stop to think about how they actually come together? In this week’s special season co-release episode, Garrett Hollembeak sits down with Alpa Patel to take a closer look at why manufacturers’ instructions for use play such an important...34 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: Are ASC’s Really the Wild West?The pace may be different, but the goal is exactly the same: delivering safe surgical care. In this week’s special season co-release episode, we talk with Carlene Smith about what surgical site infection prevention looks like in ambulatory surgery centers. As someone who’s worked in Sterile Processing, Infection Prevention, and the OR, Carlene shares her...42 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: Have We Gone Nose Blind?Could the biggest opportunities to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs) be the ones you’ve stopped noticing? In this week’s special season co-release episode, Garrett Hollembeak sits down with Crystal Heishman for a conversation about seeing SSI prevention through a different lens. With experience spanning Infection Prevention, Sterile Processing, and the Operating Room, Crystal shares how...42 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: What SSI Risk Keeps You Up at Night?What keeps you up at night when it comes to preventing surgical site infections (SSIs)? In this week’s special season co-release episode, Jeremy Gibson-Roark returns to join hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce for a conversation about moving from reactive investigations to proactive prevention. Together, they explore why infection prevention plans should be living documents,...36 min
- Silo-Free Surgery: Where Is the Smoking Gun?Why is it so difficult to trace a surgical site infection (SSI) back to one clear cause? On this special season co-release episode of Transmission Control and First Case, hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Lindsey Joyce are joined by Jeremy Gibson-Roark for an honest conversation about what really happens when an SSI investigation begins. Together, they...37 min
- On Pathogens & PPE: Taking the Lead in SPDYou’re doing the work. You’re solving the problems. Now it’s time to take the lead! On this Season 2 finale of “On Pathogens & PPE,” host Jill Holdsworth is joined by Kelly Zabriskie, Lee Smith, Dr. Kevin Bush, and David Jagrosse to take a closer look at what leadership really means in Sterile Processing. From...44 min
About Transmission Control
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Welcome to Transmission Control – an infection prevention podcast focused on your appetite for trailblazing thought, discussion, and innovations that will help you make informed decisions. Each…
episode, we speak with public health experts and safety champions from across the globe as they share their experiences, passion and opinions. From investigative journalism to medical publications, we tackle the real world barriers to limiting the spread of disease. Whether you’re tuning in for education, inspiration or to hear the stories that need to be told, thank you for joining us. And now, get ready to blast off with your weekly injection of insight on Transmission Control.