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LTC and IPAC Risk Assessments: Identifying Risks Before They Become Problems

Infection prevention and control in long-term care is not only about responding to outbreaks. It is also about identifying risks early and taking action before they lead to transmission, resident harm, or operational disruption. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore …

IPAC and Dental Settings: Practical Infection Prevention Considerations in Dental Care

Dental settings present unique infection prevention and control challenges. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore practical IPAC considerations within dental care and the importance of maintaining consistent infection prevention practices to protect patients and dent…

Ben Rosenblum Interview | The Longest Way Round, Jazz Piano, Accordion & World Music

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with acclaimed jazz pianist, accordionist, composer, and bandleader Ben Rosenblum. In this episode, we take a deep dive into his exciting new 2026 album, The Longest Way Round, his Nebula Project, touring, composition, and the many global m…

Lawrence Udeigwe Interview | Four Lemmas, Jazz, Mathematics & the Meaning of Music

Welcome to a new edition of the Neon Jazz interview series with Nigerian-born, New York-based artist Lawrence Udeigwe, a fascinating musician, composer, vocalist, pianist, mathematician, educator, and interdisciplinary thinker.In this episode, we dive into his remarkable new 2026 album, Four Lemmas…

Disposable vs. Reusable Gowns: Making the Right Choice in Healthcare

Disposable or reusable? It sounds like a simple choice, but selecting gowns for healthcare environments involves much more than deciding whether a gown gets discarded or sent to the laundry. In Episode 2 of the Infection Control Exchange series on healthcare gowns, Wayne Tucker explores the differe…

MDRD Series - Episode 2 of 4: Cleaning and Decontamination—Where Safe Reprocessing Begins

Before a reusable medical device can be disinfected, sterilized or safely returned to patient care, it must first be correctly disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and carefully inspected. In Part 2 of the Infection Control Exchange’s four-part MDRD series, Wayne Tucker explores the cleaning and decont…

The Dark Side of Being an ICP: When Protecting Patients Makes You Unpopular

Protecting patients or residents does not always make you popular. Infection control professionals are sometimes viewed as the “infection control police.” They may be blamed for affecting patient flow through isolation decisions, slowing construction projects, adding requirements or delivering advi…

Building an Infection Control Culture in Oral Surgery

Building an Infection Control Culture in Oral Surgery A written protocol is essential, but what happens during a busy clinical day? In an oral surgery practice, infection control culture shows up in the decisions staff make, the concerns they raise, and the way the team responds when something is d…

A Standalone National Occupational Classification Code for IPAC Professionals

Who counts as an ICP—and who is missing from the picture? Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) includes infection control roles within its registered nursing category. Yet the IPAC workforce includes professionals from public health, microbiology, epidemiology, laboratory science, an…

Construction & IPAC in Long-Term Care: Managing Risk, Protecting Residents

Construction and renovation in long-term care take place in a setting that is both a care environment and someone’s home. How can teams manage infection risks while protecting residents’ routines, comfort and quality of life? In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, host Wayne Tuc…