On a daily basis, we trust nurses with billions of dollars of equipment, critical procedures, and our most important assets: the people we love. But they’re doing so much more behind the scenes. SEE YOU NOW is a podcast that shines a light on the real people changing the status quo in health: from nurses working in labor & delivery, with infectious diseases, and in hospice; to nurse allies in politics, business and tech. Hosted by nurse economist and health technology specialist Shawna Butle ...
…
continue reading
The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA) Leading through science
…
continue reading
Charles MacKenzie exposed Australia’s deadliest medical scandal tainted blood transfusions and in the process revealed that “healthcare” had been taken over by medical tyranny and corruption. Join Charles as he sets out on his new adventure and asks the question on behalf of himself and other medical patients, 'how are we going to safely survive modern medicine?'So tune in to the new podcast join High Adventure and listen to the story behind what it was like exposing deadly medical coverups ...
…
continue reading
In an informal setting, Dr Gemma Winzor talks to expert guests about current research, challenges and opinions in infection prevention and control (IPC). An engaging listen for infection control specialists, healthcare professionals or anybody with an interest in infection control, microbiology, epidemiology or healthcare more broadly. The podcast covers a wide variety of subjects in infection control, allowing the stories behind recent research to come to the front as guests discuss their p ...
…
continue reading
Pertussis: EXPOSED is developed and funded by Sanofi, and these podcasts are intended for a healthcare professional audience. Pertussis is generally considered to be an infection of childhood – but are adults at risk too? Listen to the “Pertussis: EXPOSED ” podcast series, where world-renowned experts are exploring the global health concern of pertussis infection across all age groups. In the first two episodes, experts will delve into the unanswered questions surrounding pertussis infection ...
…
continue reading
Vision To Prevent and Cure Liver Disease Mission To advance and disseminate the science and practice of hepatology, and to promote liver health and quality patient care AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. AASLD was founded in 1950 by a small group of leading liver specialists (including Hans Popper, Leon Schiff, Fred Hoffbauer, Cecil Watson, Jesse Bollman, and Sheila Sherlock, to name a few) to bring t ...
…
continue reading
In a time where dissenting voices are silenced, suppressed, and deleted, this is your place to hear the raw, real truth about what is going on in this crazy world & how you can hold your power & thrive in life through it all. Here we cut through the BS big tech censorship to bring you what you really need to hear & help you remember the infinite potential and power you hold. From spiritual connection, to natural health remedies, history and corruption, to mindset, manifestation, and so much ...
…
continue reading
Voting and health. It’s a pairing with a growing body of evidence (and even its very own Index!) supporting the links between this powerful duo and how they impact and amplify one another and dramatically shape the health of individuals, communities and democracies. From green spaces to clean air, policy decisions impact our health and wellbeing ju…
…
continue reading
It’s been a hot 12 months – according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, June 2024 was the thirteenth consecutive month of record-breaking global temperatures. The Centers for Disease Control estimates approximately 1,200 people in the United States are killed by extreme heat each year, and that number is expected to rise as…
…
continue reading
In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, SHEA Journal Club Chair and moderator Hannah Imlay is joined by guests Jennifer Cihlar and David Cluck to discuss two of the most impactful articles reviewed by the journal club this year. The first article, "Bacteremia From a Presumed Urinary Source in Hospitalized Adults With Asymptomatic Bacteriuria" by Advan…
…
continue reading
In our ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, access to quality, expert care remains a significant challenge, particularly for historically marginalized communities who have well-documented health disparities. As the conversation surrounding gender-affirming care grows, an unfortunate truth remains: LGBTQIA+ individuals face significant barriers wh…
…
continue reading
In this edition, Charles MacKenzie reveals his new campaign to Make Accountability Happen Again and asks the audience about what he should do with his future. A timeline of Charles MacKenzie’s activism for the Australian victims of the global infected blood scandal https://www.infectedbloodaustralia.com/cm-timeline Do you want Charles to continue f…
…
continue reading
In this special edition of SEE YOU NOW, we’re celebrating Juneteenth! As a podcast focused on how nurse-led innovation strengthens our healthcare systems and transforms lives, we're marking Juneteenth with a playlist and sampler episode amplifying the significant healthcare contributions of Black nurses who are at the forefront of healthcare transf…
…
continue reading
Join Charles MacKenzie as the high adventure starts again and this time he’s interviewing Karen Burge one of the founders of the Church of Ubuntu in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, to talk about getting started with medicinal cannabis. Church of Ubuntu https://www.churchofubuntu.org.au/about-us Ubuntu wellness clinic https://www.ubuntuwellne…
…
continue reading
Despite broad awareness and agreement on the need for massive and urgent investment in nursing to transform our complex health and care systems, the American Nurses Foundation’s Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar. In this third and final episo…
…
continue reading
In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation’s Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment in nursing to transform our complex health care systems an…
…
continue reading
In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation’s Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment in nurses and nursing to transform our complex health care…
…
continue reading
In 2023, in a first-of-its-kind, The American Nurses Foundation’s Philanthropic Support for the Nursing Profession report, revealed that nursing receives just one penny of every healthcare philanthropy dollar despite broad awareness and agreement of the need for massive and urgent investment to unlock the full potential of nurses and the nursing pr…
…
continue reading
Our kids are not okay. Social isolation, technology use, and mental health conditions like anxiety and depression are all spiking for children and teens. The US Surgeon General’s Advisory on Protecting Youth Mental Health conveys, “the challenges today’s generation of young people face are unprecedented and uniquely hard to navigate. And the effect…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
The SHEA Podcast | SHEA & ASM on The Ramifications of Testing – Why Dx Stewardship is Critical
45:59
This episode of The SHEA Podcast is joint collaboration with The American Society for Microbiology (ASM). Today’s moderator, Dr. Francesca Lee, interviews Dr. Laura Filkins from ASM and Dr. Dan Morgan from SHEA. Listen as our guests discuss how the overuse or misuse of diagnostic tests impacts patient care and the potential ramifications in a healt…
…
continue reading
Imagine – healthy people living in equitable and resilient communities on a thriving planet! That’s the vision of Practice Greenhealth, a sustainability network delivering environmental solutions to more than 1,700 hospitals and health systems in the US and Canada. Healthcare sustainability is important work – if the healthcare sector were a countr…
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. This episode focuses on the controversy surrounding follow-up blood cultures after initial bacteremia episodes. The frequency of obtaining blood cultures and their role in scenarios like leukocytosis and fevers will …
…
continue reading
We’re cheering on runners in the 2024 Boston Marathon this week by having another listen to our episode featuring Nurse Practitioner, elite runner, and Guinness World Record holder, Samantha Roecker, FNP. A competitive runner and nurse, she has a *track record* (pun intended) of breaking barriers and addressing stigmas, and for the 2022 Boston Mara…
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's two-part series, Impact of Blood Culture Practices on Antibiotic Stewardship & HAI Surveillance & Management. Speakers discuss effective preventive measures for reducing healthcare-onset bacteremia rates.Speakers:Mark Rupp, MDAnna Sick-Samuels, MD, MPHModerator:Patricia Pichilingue-Reto, MD, FAAP, AAHIVS…
…
continue reading
March 2024 marks two years since President Biden signed into law the Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act. This landmark, first-of-its-kind legislation has funded more than $100 million in grants to implement strategies to reduce and prevent burnout, stress and suicide, sustain well-being, and build workplace cultures and practices s…
…
continue reading
On today’s episode of The SHEA Podcast, Dr. Jorge Salinas is joined by Joseph Perz and Melissa Cumming for a conversation on the existing public health infrastructure for addressing healthcare associated infections and antimicrobial resistance. Listen as they discuss public health’s role in healthcare, specific to communicable diseases, as well as …
…
continue reading
Women’s History Month celebrates women’s achievements, acknowledging notable women in history and the important role they’ve played across societies, industries, and culture. There is perhaps no greater source of women’s history-making and contributions to society, science, and social systems than healthcare and the nursing profession with its hist…
…
continue reading
This is the final episode of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This discussion focuses on the common workflows in the ED and the limitations associated with infection prevention practices when compared to other settings. Speakers will address opportunities to improve infection prevention identified during the…
…
continue reading
Today’s episode of the The SHEA Podcast features a discussion between Dr. Amie John and Dr. Caitlin McGrath. Tune as and listen to their discussion on Dr. McGrath’s work on novel strategies to ensure equity in HAI prevention and the use of existing HAI surveillance systems to identify and mitigate inequities. They discuss where to start, how to get…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Infection Prevention for Patients with CP-CRE & Other Multi-Drug Resistant Gram-Negative Rods
24:36
This is Ep. 2 of the Developments in Transmission-Based Precautions Series. The speakers will elucidate carbapenemase-producing carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales and classifications utilized for multi-drug resistant gram-negative rods, along with their epidemiology. They will address challenges associated with identifying these organisms, recom…
…
continue reading
Pertussis is a highly contagious bacterial infection that is widely considered to be a disease of childhood – but what is the impact of pertussis in the adult population? Host, Liana Clark, meets with leading experts in the field to delve deeper into the impact of pertussis infection in adults and explore how vaccination can protect them against th…
…
continue reading
Certain adult populations are at increased risk of severe disease from pertussis; however, which adults are more susceptible to severe pertussis disease, and how does pertussis affect these adults? Host, Liana Clark, meets with leading experts in the field to explore the affect of pertussis on adults with existing chronic medical conditions and str…
…
continue reading
While not always obvious, the invisible hand of policy is ever-present, shaping our lives, and impacting our health. Much of a nation’s most significant disparities and inequities are rooted in policy decisions that, intentionally or unintentionally, limit access to healthcare, education, transportation, nutrition, childcare and more. The good news…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
Preventing Respiratory Virus Infections in Patients with Neutropenia & Those Undergoing HSCT
24:29
This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's three-part series, Developments in Transmission-based Precautions. This episode focuses on preventing respiratory virus infections in patients with neutropenia or those undergoing hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. We’ll explore characteristics of the patient population or local epidemiological trends that might warran…
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's two-part series, Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship at End of Life. This episode explores the role of antibiotic treatment in the end-of-life setting with a focus on balancing the role in maintaining comfort and relieving symptoms with the concern for adverse effects, excessive or futile use, and contribution to t…
…
continue reading
Despite decades of growing interest in improving Black men’s health and the health disparities affecting them, the health of Black men consistently ranks lowest across nearly all groups in the United States. In this update, we’re reconnecting with Julius Johnson, DNP, RN, FNP-BC, a Nurse Practitioner, educator, and football coach, for an update on …
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's two-part series, Infection Prevention & Antibiotic Stewardship at End of Life. This episode focuses on the risks and benefits of IP policies in the acute care setting - such as isolation requirements and visitor restrictions - and how they might (or might not) be adapted at end-of-life. Speakers:Rupak Datta, MD, MPH, PhDMeli…
…
continue reading
Today’s episode of The SHEA Podcast discusses vancomycin and how antimicrobial stewardship programs should address its use. Our moderator is Mackenzie Keintz and our guests are Rebekah Moehring and Kimberly Claeys, two experts on the topic that represent the physician and pharmacy perspective of ASP programs. Listen as they discuss why vancomycin i…
…
continue reading
Recorded live at the 2023 DNPs of Color conference, hear from five extraordinary nurse leaders who are shifting entrenched power dynamics and blazing new trails of opportunity for nurses of color and the profession as a whole. Featuring Danielle McCamey, founder of DNPs of Color, Meedie Clark Bardonille, founder Black Nurse Collaborative, Wallena G…
…
continue reading
In this final episode of SHEA's podcast series, Social & Cultural Aspects of Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship, speakers discuss some of the barriers that contribute to the decreased adherence to infection prevention guidelines and the implications they have with regard to patient safety, in addition to potential behavioral strategies that…
…
continue reading
This is Part 2 of the discussion on the social and cultural aspects of antibiotic prescribing and stewardship in hospitals. This episode focuses on the interventions that can be implemented based on the culture at your institution or within parts of your institution. Speakers will discuss communication strategies that can be most successful when ta…
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 1, Part 1 of SHEA's podcast series, Social & Cultural Aspects of Infection Control & Antibiotic Stewardship. This episode focuses on the key drivers of suboptimal prescribing and how they may differ within various specialties within hospitals. In addition, speakers will discuss how to determine what behavioral domains are influencing in…
…
continue reading
In this episode of The SHEA Podcast, outgoing SHEA President Deborah Yokoe welcomes incoming SHEA President Tom Talbot. Get to know Dr. Talbot and learn more about his career in healthcare epidemiology and his goals as the 2024 SHEA President.由SHEA
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 3 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on the major recommendations included in the SHEA SSI Compendium that address the post-operative period. Speakers will discuss the recommendations regarding blood glucose control, discontinuing perioperative antibiotics after incisional closure, an…
…
continue reading
From our first episode, SEE YOU NOW has been focused on trailblazers, changemakers and pioneers, and our 100th episode features a nurse who embodies these values. Virginia Allen, LPN is the last known living Black Angel, part of a group of Black nurses recruited from the Jim Crow South whose tireless efforts led to a cure for tuberculosis, a diseas…
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on a few of the core infection control interventions that take place during the perioperative process that are found in the SHEA SSI Compendium of Strategies update. In addition, speakers will discuss the importance of maintaining normothermia, uti…
…
continue reading
This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's three-part series, Updates from the SHEA SSI Compendium. This episode focuses on Pre-operative Recommendations for Patients with Beta-Lactam Allergy Labels. Speakers will discuss the pre-operative interventions suggested in the SHEA SSI Compendium of Strategies update, as well as the role of beta-lactam allergy assessment fo…
…
continue reading
A choir for nurses, art tours for clinicians, on-demand meditation for all healthcare workers. In this episode, we’re sharing a panel discussion recorded live at Aspen Ideas: Health, hosted by Jon LaPook, MD and featuring Winnie Mele, RN, David Ko, and Eric Wei, MD, to learn how clinical settings are testing support and wellness interventions to bo…
…
continue reading
Our stories are incredibly powerful. Stories are part of who we are as nurses -- it’s how we gather evidence, unravel medical mysteries, distract people from unpleasant procedures, how we build trust and rapport, and humanize individual and collective experiences. Research indicates that whether the story is a happy one or a hard one -- just knowin…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
031 — EDTA Dissolving Hydrogel, the Rockefeller Affect on Healthcare, and 70% Predicted Depopulation by Deagle with Ron Partain
1:15:56
You're about to get red-pilled today on many things! 💊 Ron Partain from the Untold History Channel has joined us to go down a few pretty deep rabbit holes. Ron is a fully-faceted guy who is well-spoken & educated on so many things so we connect on our mutual red-pill moment of realizing 9/11 wasn't what they made it out to be and the importance of …
…
continue reading
Dr. Matt tragically lost his wife to an amniotic fluid embolism. Just 17 days later, he lost his newborn son, too. This is his story of tragedy to triumph and this was a really emotional episode for me 😥 I bet it will be for you too. Dr. Matt is a man of impeccable faith, courage, and love. He's now helping people through traumas and big stressors …
…
continue reading
Homelessness across the U.S. is on the rise. The National Alliance to End Homelessness reports the number of unsheltered and chronically homeless individuals and families has climbed ~6% annually since 2017, and an estimated 582,462 people experienced homelessness across America in 2022. Advocacy groups and researchers say a big driving force is th…
…
continue reading
Dr. Brad and I have known each other for nearly a decade now. Wow, time flies when you're having fun. He is such a genuine soul that has a deep desire for truly helping people. You may know him from his viral health videos driving to work in his car or his hilarious memes. In this episode, we peel back the curtain and take a deeper look into Dr. Br…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
028 — The Depths of Ancient Healing for Emotions, Chronic Infections, Oral Health, and More with Dr. Chris Motley
57:56
If you're ready to learn a lot, grab a pen and paper because you'll want to take notes for this one. 📝 I know I took many notes! I'm so grateful to my dear friend and colleague, Dr. Chris Motley, for joining me on the show today. We dive into ancient remedies and Chinese Medicine and how you can determine one's health through their face... 😲 Strap …
…
continue reading
Can your zip code determine your future? Data shows that where you grow up significantly influences your health, employment and financial opportunities, dramatically shaping your earning potential and quality of life. In our Meeting of Minds series, we invite you to listen in on conversations between leaders driving innovation in and outside of hea…
…
continue reading
The current education system really stifles our children. It's turned into a system that prioritizes brainwashing our youth, passing classes over learning information, and taking away vital pieces of history in the curriculum. It's so important to have parents with courage stand up against corruption and debunk the myths about homeschooling. THE HI…
…
continue reading
![Artwork](/static/images/128pixel.png)
1
026 — Monetizing Your Mind To Break Free From The Collapsing Financial System with Karla Treadway
53:11
In this episode, we chat about A LOT! From moving past fear and apathy to finding true inner peace, how to monetize your mind, and preparing for what's coming while living life. Karla also shares about her recent healing journey after removing her breast implants. This is an exciting one, enjoy! 🙌🏻 THE HIGHLIGHTS: Hitting rock bottom & losing every…
…
continue reading