Valerie Payne's entry into infection prevention is unexpected and inspiring. Initially focused on chronic disease prevention and physical activity epidemiology, Valerie found her calling in a field she had never considered. Infection prevention has become her passion. As she continues to make a difference in the field, her journey inspires others to explore the diverse pathways within public health and infection control.

In this episode, Dr. David Lowry shares insights from his extensive healthcare leadership experience, emphasizing the importance of safety, infection prevention, leadership, and continuous learning in healthcare. Discover practical strategies for fostering a culture of safety and the human side of healthcare that inspires and motivates professionals.

In this episode, Natalie Sneed shares her inspiring journey from patient to nurse to infection preventionist, emphasizing the importance of curiosity, experience, and relationships in healthcare. She discusses how her personal health challenges shaped her career and offers insights into certification, patient autonomy, and building trust in infection prevention.

In this episode, pathologists Dr. Raman Arora and Dr. Ankit Gupta discuss the vital role of infection prevention and control in healthcare, emphasizing microbiology's connection to staff and patient safety and successful hospital accreditation.

What happens when the job you thought defined you suddenly disappears? In this episode, Caitlin Jonesler shares her journey through unexpected job loss, the identity unraveling that followed, and the sabbatical that became both refuge and reckoning. How has she rebuilt purpose, acquired new skills, and redrawn the boundaries of work and life? Listen in and learn the quiet power of “What comes next?”