Voice for Infection Prevention
Shaping the trajectory of hospital IP to ensure adequate staffing, visibility, education, and influence.
Episodes
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m joined by an incredible leader in the field, Melissa Bronstein, whose career journey showcases just how dynamic and evolving Infection Prevention has become.
Melissa’s path started in quality control nursing, but a chance assignment to an infection control training course completely changed her career trajectory. Since then, she’s built a...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! Today, I’m joined by Jessica Swain, whose career journey is a great example of how diverse backgrounds can bring unique strengths to Infection Prevention.
Jessica started in laboratory science, working in anatomic pathology, microbiology, and research before making the leap into Infection Prevention. She shares how a colleague introduced her to the field, and how she navigated breakin...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! Today, we have an incredible conversation with Maimuna Jatta, whose journey into Infection Prevention is truly inspiring. From starting her career as a nurse in The Gambia to becoming a System Director of Infection Prevention in the United States, Maimuna’s path is a testament to resilience, leadership, and continuous learning.
Maimuna’s transition into Infection Prevention wasn’t imm...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today we’re joined by the incomparable Connie Cutler—a pioneer with more than 40 years in Infection Prevention and a career that spans rural hospitals, major academic centers, and multi-hospital systems.
Connie’s path into Infection Prevention is anything but typical. Armed with a master’s in biology, she began her healthcare career as a nurse’s ai...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today we have an incredible guest who has made a lasting impact in the field of Infection Prevention.
Christine Lacerna started her journey in a way many of you can likely relate to—stumbling into Infection Prevention without knowing just how vast and complex it really is. From navigating construction-related infection control early in her career t...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today we’re diving into an inspiring conversation with Angel Mueller, a leader who has shaped Infection Prevention at both the hospital and system-wide levels.
Angel’s journey into Infection Prevention started with a strong background in microbiology and public health, but it wasn’t until an epidemiology course and internship experience that she di...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m sitting down with Krystal Robinson, a dynamic leader in Infection Prevention with over 15 years of experience in the field.
Krystal’s journey began in public health and health disparities research, with an initial goal of working in healthcare policy. But after shadowing an Infection Preventionist, she discovered a career that blended sci...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! This is your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m joined by Kelly Zabriskie, whose career journey is a perfect example of how taking chances and continuous learning can lead to leadership in Infection Prevention.
Kelly started her career in microbiology and, with no prior hospital experience, took a leap of faith into Infection Prevention when a nurse leader saw her potential and gav...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today we’re sitting down with an incredible leader in the field—Jamie Swift, whose career in Infection Prevention has spanned both public health and hospital-based infection control.
Jamie started her journey with a passion for community health and communicable disease prevention, which led her to Infection Prevention. She shares how she transition...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m talking with Shaunte Walton, a leader who has helped pave the way for diverse backgrounds in Infection Prevention.
With a microbiology and molecular diagnostics background, Shaunte transitioned into Infection Prevention, despite the challenges of breaking into a traditionally nurse-dominated field. She shares how mentorship, networking, a...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m joined by Sinthuya Alston, whose journey into Infection Prevention is truly unique—coming from a medical background with a passion for infectious diseases, she originally planned to become an infectious disease physician but found herself falling in love with Infection Prevention instead.
In this conversation, Sinthuya shares how she went...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m joined by Sarah Wilkerson, whose career path proves that unexpected opportunities can lead to incredible growth.
Sarah started as a veterinary technician before moving into nursing education, planning to become a nurse educator. But when she was unexpectedly offered an Infection Prevention role, she jumped in—and never looked back. Now, s...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today, I’m talking with Tawanna McInnis-Cole, whose career journey is a testament to adaptability, leadership, and passion for patient safety.
Tawanna’s entry into Infection Prevention was unexpected—she applied for a nurse educator role but found herself stepping into infection control instead. She quickly embraced the field, realizing it was the ...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention, your go-to source for illuminating conversations with leaders dedicated to ensuring patient safety. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode is truly special as we're joined by Donna Nucci, a distinguished figure in the field of infection prevention.
Donna currently serves as the System Director of Infection Prevention at Yale New Haven health system, and she also runs he...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention, your trusted platform for insightful discussions with leaders dedicated to ensuring patient safety. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode is a true delight as we welcome Erin Beck-Wilder to the show.
Erin is a seasoned infection preventionist with a wealth of experience managing infection prevention and control programs across diverse healthcare settings. Currently ser...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention, your trusted source for engaging discussions with leaders committed to ensuring safe and transparent patient care. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode is bound to inspire as we sit down with Catherine Kroll, a seasoned leader in infection prevention.
Catherine currently serves as the System Director of Infection Prevention at PeaceHealth, where she brings her wealth ...
Welcome to Voice for Infection Prevention, your go-to destination for illuminating conversations with leaders shaping the future of healthcare. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode is a special treat as we delve into the world of infection prevention with a seasoned expert.
Joining us is Martin Leveske, the System Director of Infection Prevention at Henry Ford Health System, who has been at the forefront of infecti...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention, your trusted source for illuminating discussions with leaders driving innovation in healthcare. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode promises to be truly enlightening as we're joined by Carolyn Fiutem, an esteemed leader with a profound passion for infection prevention.
Currently serving as the Executive Director, Network Infection Prevention and Blood Management at C...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention, your go-to podcast for enlightening conversations with leaders shaping the landscape of infection prevention. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode is truly special as we sit down with Kate Macguire, a distinguished figure in the field.
Kate currently holds the esteemed position of Director of Infection Prevention at Cincinnati Children's Hospital, where her leadership...
Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention, your trusted source for illuminating discussions with leaders shaping the landscape of infection prevention. I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today's episode promises to be nothing short of inspiring as we welcome a rising star in the field, Marko Predic. Marko's innovative approach and dedication to excellence make him a beacon of hope in the realm of infection prevention.
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