Best Pipedream Podcasts Podcasts (2025)

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Safeguarding During Transit: RAF Expertise in High Consequence Infectious Disease Retrieval 24:03

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2h ago24:03

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In this episode Martin talks to Squadron Leader Tez Cooling and Flight Lieutenant Emma Foley about their work in the Royal Air Force (RAF) retrieval service for patients with known and suspected High Consequence Infectious Disease who are transferred to specialist units in the UK. The team discuss how the Air Transportable Isolator (ATI) is used in…

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The no diaper (AKA nappy) zone - reducing CAUTI? 21:25

5d ago21:25

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In this 2-segment episode, Brett, Phil and Martin firstly mull over a nurse-led, bottom up (pun intended) quality improvement project that aimed to reduce CAUTI in a neonatal ICU in Georgia, USA. Having discussed how great it is to see this type of work written up, Martin then spoke to Katie Cabral the lead author for more insights and to find out …

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Can modelling tell us what factors influence CAUTI in long and short-term catheters? 16:20

26d ago16:20

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In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin discuss a recent paper from Freya Bull and colleagues, who undertook a modelling exercise to determine what factors determine the colonisation process for long and short-term urinary catheters. It turns out that different factors are in play here and that strategies for CAUTI prevention miht be different for …

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Impact (Foundations Episode 5) 14:23

2M ago14:23

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🎙️ Episode 5: Impact (Foundation Episode 5) Description What kind of impact do you really want to make with your business? In this heartfelt episode of Ignite Your Offer, Angela and Cristina go deep on what impact actually means—and how to stop overthinking it. Impact doesn’t have to be loud, global, or perfectly packaged. Sometimes it’s quiet, per…

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Gaining Clarity (Foundations Episode 2) 16:41

1M ago16:41

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🎙️ Episode 2: Gaining Clarity (Foundation Episode 2) Description Putting the right offer in front of the right person requires more than a great strategy—it demands clarity. In this episode of Ignite Your Offer, Angela Tsai and Cristina Castro Reyes explore what it really means to gain clarity around your offer, your audience, and yourself. They di…

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Vision (Foundations Episode 4) 15:07

1M ago15:07

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🎙️ Episode 4: Vision (Foundation Episode 4) Description Have you ever built a business that looked successful on paper but didn’t feel right in your soul? In this episode of Ignite Your Offer, Angela and Cristina explore the often-missing piece behind misaligned business models: vision. They introduce their signature tool—the One Page Vision—and wa…

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Journey (Foundations Episode 1) 13:54

1M ago13:54

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🎙️ Episode 1: The Journey (Foundation Episode 1) Description Welcome to the very first episode of Ignite Your Offer! In this honest and heartfelt conversation, co-hosts Angela Tsai and Cristina Castro Reyes peel back the curtain on the personal experiences, cultural influences, and mindset shifts that shaped their journeys into entrepreneurship. Fr…

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Validation (Foundations Episode 3) 18:38

1M ago18:38

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🎙️ Episode 3: Validation (Foundation Episode 3) Description Ever poured your heart into creating an offer—only to be met with silence? You’re not alone. In this episode of Ignite Your Offer, Angela and Cristina break down why validation is one of the most overlooked yet critical steps in offer creation—and why skipping it can stall your momentum. F…

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Leading Public Health, ID and IPC during challenging times 28:50

2M ago28:50

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In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Drs Priya Nori and Gonzalo Bearman. Priya is an Associate Professor of Medicine (Infectious Diseases) and Orthopedic Surgery at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine, USA. Gonzalo is Chair of the Division of Infectious Diseases and Professor of Internal Medicine and Associate Chief Quality and Safety Offic…

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What's new in Surgical Site Infection Prevention? Update from EUCIC 31:47

2M ago31:47

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In this episode, Martin Kiernan talks to Dr Gabriel Birgand, Clinical Co-ordinator of EUCIC (European Committee on Infection Control) which is part of ESCMID Global (European Society for Clinical Microbilogy and Infectious Dieseases). Gabriel is the lead of the Regional Center for Infection Prevention and Control (Pays de la Loire region), Nantes U…

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Posters from the Hong Kong Infection Control Nurses Association conference 9:37

2M ago9:37

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In this episode, Brett reviews a few posters from the Hong Kong Infection Control Nurses Association conference. Topics include fit testing, bloodstream infection surveillance and environmental cleaning. The poster discussed in the podcast can be viewed and downloaded here.By Brett Mitchell

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The Plume Room - adventures in toilet hygiene 20:54

3M ago20:54

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In this episode recorded in an Irish Bar in Nelson (NZ), Brett and Martin dive headfirst into the swirling world of toilet aerosols, airborne pathogens, and potential mitigations. We begin with a older study by Scott, Bloomfield, and Barlow examining the effectiveness of disinfection in real-world settings and how this depends heavily on practical …

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Coyote vs Acme 1:15:12

3M ago1:15:12

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Coyote and the Roadrunner was supposed to poke fun at the predator vs prey genre and somehow became the definition of it. We chase the history of these legendary characters and find out what the fate of the film Coyote vs Acme will be. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Chase Stokes & Lana Co…

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NEW PODCAST: Ignite Your Offer with Angela Tsai & Cristina Castro 0:42

3M ago0:42

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Welcome to Ignite Your Offer, the show that explores how to change the world and make money, while doing work you love. Angela Tsai and Cristina Castro are the Offer Coaches that help you, as a business owner, create clear offers that make you confident in your marketing and sales. You're in the right place if you find that: - Juggling the business…

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Automated national HCAI surveillance - potential or pipedream? 15:42

3M ago15:42

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In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin discuss a recent paper from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) that examined the timeliness of data points that could be used for a centrally implemented, automated HCAI surveillance system in England, as a potential alternative to the 24 current locally-implemented system. The aim was to examine the poten…

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A re-introduction to Infection Control Matters 1500 days on 11:15

4M ago11:15

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In this episode, we discuss the purpose of infection control matters and why we started the podcast. Recorded 1500 days after we started the podcast, Brett, Phil and Martin reflect on the podcast to date. For new listeners, is also a chance to learn more about our approach to the podcast and how to make the most of our website.…

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National vs local IPC Guidelines - Lost in Translation? 35:05

4M ago35:05

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In this episode, we explore the crucial disconnect between national infection prevention and control (IPC) guidelines and the local policies implemented in residential aged care (RAC) facilities. Brett and Martin talk to Dr Sanne Peters and Dr Kirsty Buising about their recent paper that reports on their recent analysis using the AACTT (Action, Act…

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Candidozyma auris from the lab to the front line: A discussion with UKHSA experts 45:57

5M ago45:57

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In this episode Martin talks to Dr Andy Borman, (Acting Head and Consultant Clinical Scientist, UKHSA National UK Mycology Reference Lab. also Hon Professor of Medical Mycology, MRC CMM, University of Exeter), Dr Colin Brown (Deputy Director of Emerging and Epidemic Infections at UK Health Security Agency; Honorary Consultant in Infectious Diseases…

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Use of AI to create a podcast discussion - are we out of a job? 14:46

5M ago14:46

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In this episode of Infection Control Matters, we explore the potential of AI tools to support education and professional dialogue in infection prevention and control. We used NotebookLM, an experimental tool from Google designed to help users interact with their documents in new ways—summarising, clarifying, and even generating structured discussio…

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Heart Eyes (Movie Review) 41:50

5M ago41:50

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Dan and Lexcee went to see Heart Eyes and here's there review! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts SpreakerBy Pipedream Podcasts

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The Sinkbug Survey: Antibiotics, AMR, Chemicals and Plumbing 30:09

6M ago30:09

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In this episode of Infection Control Matters, Martin Kiernan speaks with Dr. Nicole Stoesser about a large-scale, multi-centre study exploring the role of hospital sink infrastructure in antimicrobial resistance and pathogen dissemination. Representing the collaborative NITCAR-led "Sinkbug Consortium" we discuss surprising findings from 29 UK hospi…

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Genndy Tartakovskys Popeye (re-release) 1:20:27

6M ago1:20:27

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In this episode we punch are way through the history of Popeye and sail through the unmade Popeye movie by Genndy Tartakovsky. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Popeye the Sailor (1933) Betty Boop: A Language all my own (1935) “Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe” by Barry White Saturday Nig…

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Surveillance for HCAI - What is important, feasible and useful - and what isn't.. 38:12

6M ago38:12

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In this episode, Brett and Martin chat with Dr. Jessica Schults and Dr. Sally Havers about a recent study published in the American Journal of Infection Control. The study used a modified Delphi process to identify key healthcare infection surveillance priorities in Queensland. Through a two-round methodology, infection prevention experts identifie…

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nv-HAP surveillance too time-consuming? Semi-automated may be easier than you think 30:20

7M ago30:20

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In this episode, Phil and Martin talk to Dr Aline Wolfensberger, Senior Attending Physician, Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology at University Hospital Zurich and a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Implementation Science in Health Care at the Univetsity of Zurich. We discuss a recent paper that has analysed a range of …

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Methods of assessing effectiveness of hospital cleaning - a review and peek into the future? 25:36

7M ago25:36

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In this episode Martin Talks to Silvana Gastaldi who is a infection prevention and control health referent at UK-MED (a frontline humanitarian medical NGO). We discuss her revent paper in the Journal of Hospital Infection that reviews the literature on methods of assessing how effective environmental cleaning services and procedures are, including …

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Altered Beasts (Game Review) 48:25

7M ago48:25

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This week we are doing something a little different. We are exploring a game that we got called out for from our Sonic episode. This time we will NEVER FORGET Altered Beasts. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Altered Beasts (1988) Altered Beast - Rise From Your Grave (doom metal arrangement)…

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Gambit (Part 2) 1:24:35

8M ago1:24:35

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Part 2 we cover the entire leaked Gambit script! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: The Illuminerdi YT Channel Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Deadpool and Wolverine (2024) Assembled X-Men Origins: Wolverine (2009) Item 47 - Marvel One Shot (2012) FRIENDS (1994) Skewed and Reviewed Gareth Von K…

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Reducing CAUTI in intermittent self-catheterisation. The trial that didn't make it.. 31:24

8M ago31:24

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In this episode, Phil Russo talks to Brett Mitchell and Kate Browne about a study that did not make it over the line. Following a systematic review in 2021 that examined the issue of UTIs in those who self catheterise, a study to examine whether previous work demonstrating a reduction in CAUTI in indwelling catheters through the use of Chlorhexidin…

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Gambit (Part 1) 1:05:02

8M ago1:05:02

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In part 1 of our Gambit episode we go over the history of Gambit's origin, the comics and the X-Men animated series, his successful and unsuccessful cameos in the X-Men movies, and the rise, fall, and rise again of the solo Gambit movie. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: The Illuminerdi YT C…

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A poster walk at ACIPC 2024 17:43

8M ago17:43

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In this episode Brett and Phil chat about a few of the posters presented at the Australasian College for Infection Prevention and Control 2024 Conference held in Melbourne in November 2024. Poster topics include hand hygiene, surveillance, and a pilot RCT on chlorhexidine impregnated dressings. You can access poster abstracts below and a pdf of the…

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Engaging Junior Doctors in IPC 18:06

9M ago18:06

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In this episode recorded at the 2024 Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) Conference in Melbourne, Brett and Phil talk to Dr Sarah Browning (ID Physician at Hunter New England) and two Junior Medical Officers (JMOs) Sam and Lochlan who worked on IPC-related projects whilst on placement.…

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Sonic the Hedgehog: Wonders of the World and Sonic X-treme (Part 2) 1:00:26

9M ago1:00:26

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In this episode we cover the first unmade Sonic the Hedgehog movie and why Sonic X-treme was the downfall of STI. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: 9-11 Call Babysitting Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) The Office (2005) Mario 64 Sega Genesis Vs SNES 1991 Commercial SEGA logo Sonic & …

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Sonic the Hedgehog Origins (Part 1) 51:27

9M ago51:27

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In this episode we slow down and uncover the forgotten and unknown origin stories of Sonic the Hedgehog. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: 9-11 Call Babysitting Adventures of Sonic the Hedgehog (1993) The Office (2005) Mario 64 Sega Genesis Vs SNES 1991 Commercial SEGA logo Sonic & Knuckles …

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Scoob! Holiday Haunt 1:26:35

9M ago1:26:35

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Scooby-Doo, where are you!? Tax credits? In this special Holiday episode, Lexcee tells us about the real life villains behind Scoob! Holiday Haunt, Dan gets quizzed on his knowledge of Hallmark Christmas movies, and we discuss our favorite Holiday films! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: FRI…

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The 2024 End of Year Special 46:12

9M ago46:12

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In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin reflect on the year. We chat about favourite podcasts, papers and conferences in our usual informal manner (well probably even more informal than normal). Papers we mention are listed below. Cimen C, Bathoorn E, Loeve AJ, Fliss M, Berends MS, Nagengast WB, et al. Uncovering the spread of drug-resistant bacter…

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Hellboy (Movie Review) 44:05

10M ago44:05

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Our first movie review episode! This time we're review Guillermo del Toro's Hellboy as it relates to our At the Mountains of Madness episode. If you would like to see our reactions to the film as we watch it check out our Patreon for that full video and the full video of this episode! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker …

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In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care - Does it help? 32:28

10M ago32:28

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In this episode of ICMs we talk to the authors of a world first multi-centre double blind cross-over randomised control trial, which explored the effect of in-room air purification on acute respiratory tract infections. The rationale and pragmatics of undertaking such a trial are explored, as well as interpretation of the findings. The lead researc…

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How Did This NOT Get Made Announcement! 6:21

10M ago6:21

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We are making changes to the show! Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts SpreakerBy Pipedream Podcasts

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Do you have enough staff in your IP Team? Calculating the staffing requirement for your program 26:10

10M ago26:10

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In this episode, Martin talks to Dr Rebecca Crapanzano-Sigafoos (formerly Bartles) who is Executive Director, Center for Research, Practoce and Innovation at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC). We talk about about her work on staffing levels for IPC Teams, beginning with her early work looking at workload…

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Could you have an ERCP-related outbreak? Sequencing to the rescue but you'll have to trash the scope! 21:24

11M ago21:24

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In this episode, Martin talks to Cansu Cimen, a researcher at University Hospitals Groningen in the Netherlands, about a recent paper that documents an outbreak and in particular the critical role of next-generation sequencing (NGS) in tracking and controlling the transmission of MDROs via contaminated duodenoscopes. Focusing on an outbreak linked …

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Universal Studios Dark Universe (Part 2): The Dark Universe 59:06

11M ago59:06

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In this episode Lexcee teaches Dan all about the many multiple attempts Universal has tried to reintroduce the classic monsters into the modern day, the failed attempt at the Dark Universe, and Dan doesn’t want a monsterverse!? Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Abbott and Costello Meet Frank…

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Universal Studios Dark Universe (Part 1): The History of the Classic Monsters 57:15

11M ago57:15

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In this episode Lexcee teaches Dan all about the Universal Classic Monsters and the epic monster cross over movie we never got. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein (1948) The Mummy (2017) Monster Mash by Bobby Boris Pickett Creature from the Black Lagoon (…

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Reducing glove use in the ambulance service 12:13

11M ago12:13

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In this episode recorded live at the IPS Conference in Birmingham UK in September 2024, Martin talks to Claire Fitzsimons, Senior Infection Prevention and Control Practitioner at the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service Health and Social Care Trust. We discuss a poster that she presented at the conference that looked as ways of reducing glove use in …

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Guillermo Del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness (Part 2) 1:08:45

11M ago1:08:45

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In this episode we go through the full script of Guillermo del Toro’s At the Mountains of Madness, find out what happened to the film, and report on if this movie might actually happen. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: CONAN: Andy Visits Guillermo Del Toro's Bleak House Die, Monster, Die! (…

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Guillermo del Toro's At the Mountains of Madness (Part 1) 49:37

11M ago49:37

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We're back and with a NEW HOST! Lexcee Riley learns of the horrifying story of H.P. Lovecraft, At the Mountains of Madness, and how the Lovecraftian genre entered the mainstream. Patreon Merch TikTok Bsky Instagram Pipedream podcasts Spreaker Clips used in this episode: CONAN: Andy Visits Guillermo Del Toro's Bleak House Hall of the Mountain King H…

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Can sensors and AI improve cleaning and patient safety? 13:03

12M ago13:03

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In this episode, recorded at the 2024 Infection Prevention Society Conference in Birmingham (UK) Brett and Martin talk to Conor McGinn, Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering at Trinity College Dublin and CEO of Akara AI, a robotics company spin-off from Trinity. We talk about a presentation that Conor gav…

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Prevalence, fundamental care, UTI recorded live at the Infection Prevention Society Conference 2024 43:44

12M ago43:44

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In our second live session at a major conference, this episode of Infection Control Matters was recorded live at a plenary session to close day 1 of the Infection Prevention Society conference (Birmingham, UK). Our guest panelists include Dr Berit Muller-Pebody an Epidemiologist from the UK Health Security Agency, Prof Jennie Wilson from the Univer…

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Is IPC the friend of sustainability? 12:53

1y ago12:53

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Dr Gemma L Saravanos (she/her) is an infectious diseases epidemiologist and a Registered Nurse leading public health research, and education of pre-registration nursing students. She is based at the Susan Wakil School of Nursing and Midwifery, University of Sydney and works across the Camperdown (Patyegarang) and Westmead (Baludarri) campuses in Sy…

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The CLEEN study: Background and discussion with the authors 45:52

1y ago45:52

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Our guest host, Dr Sally Havers this week talks to some of authors from ClEaning and Enhancd DisinfectioN (CLEEN) study (including some regular voices..). The study was recently published in the Lancet Infectious Disease (link below). The CLEEN study is a world first RCT that explores the impact of cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipm…

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Removing contact precautions - what trial do we need? 25:45

1y ago25:45

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In this episode, Brett and Martin discuss a recent paper from Sarah Browning and colleagues that describes how an RCT on the ending of aspects of contact precautions (gloves and aprons) for MRSA and VRE could be conducted. The paper can be found here: https://www.clinicalmicrobiologyandinfection.com/article/S1198-743X(24)00243-X/abstract Our other …