Welcome to Clean Talk! An Interview-Style Podcast Series About All Things Infection Prevention Featuring Industry Thought Leaders. Tune in as distinguished leaders share their views, experiences, and trends surrounding the infectious control industry. Clean Talk is hosted live on all social platforms every week, Wednesdays at 3PM EST.
You will love this week's episode of Clean Talk podcast premiering on Valentine's Day! In part two of “The Write Way to Sanitize High-Touch Supplies,” Brian Wind, CEO and Innovator of Steri-write, joins us to discuss a range of infection control topics, including:- Steri-write's history - The results of Covid-19 on educating end-users- Industries where Steri-write technology is most commonly used- Plans for future product developments- Commonly used supplies in surgical environments- Promoting sustainability and decreased carbon footprint across surgical and healthcare facilities- Ways to improve infection prevention in the future- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In the first episode of 2024, Brian Wind, Ophthalmologist, CEO and Innovator of Steri-write, joins Clean Talk Podcast to discuss Steri-write technology for sanitizing high-touch writing supplies in healthcare settings to prevent cross-contamination in an eco-friendly way.Tune in to hear more about a range of topics including:- Brian's background and what brought him to where he is today- About Steri-write and the technology- The mission of Steri-write and the need it solves- Studies and alarming statistics that show how dirty pens are in communal areas- UV-C's success rate at deactivating harmful pathogens- The challenges of bringing a product to market- The high points of creating an infection prevention solution- The use of germicidal UV-C in the Steri-write technology- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Part Two of: Leaps Towards Improving Patient Care with Leapfrog, Paul Alper, CEO of Next Level Strategies and Senior Advisor to The Leapfrog Group, joins us to further discuss technologies disrupting the future standards of healthcare and Leapfrog's mission.Tune in to the full conversation to learn more about topics, including:- Innovators and disruptive technologies that may become the future standard of care- About SureWash technologies for healthcare workers' hand hygiene techniques- About SplashBlocker's study and solution for preventing the spread of harmful toilet plume in healthcare- The dangers of toilet plume in public areas- The importance of standards for expected behaviors to mitigate HAIs and improve hand hygiene- Securing the right standard in environments of care- The Leapfrog workgroup on improving healthcare environments and patient safety- What is to come in the future- And More! Featured Resources:- Paul's Contact Information: https://blinq.me/Wq3GFdfv1Gtv6RfZi2Ln- Leapfrog Website: https://www.leapfroggroup.org/- SureWash Email: info@splashblocker.com- Splash Blocker Website: https://splashblocker.com/Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this week's very special episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Part One of: Leaps Towards Improving Patient Care with Leapfrog, Paul Alper, CEO of Next Level Strategies and Senior Advisor to The Leapfrog Group, joins us in light of the recent release of the Leapfrog Patient Safety Ratings!Tune in to learn about a range of patient safety topics, including:- Paul's Background and what brought him to where he is today- About next level strategies and what they do for healthcare and patient safety- Evidence-based technologies to solve problems and drive adoption- About the Leapfrog Group and what inspires their mission- About Leapfrog's evidence-based Safety Grades for healthcare organizations- Why Leapfrog Grade data and ratings make a difference- Why healthcare organizations volunteer to be a part of Leapfrog grading- What healthcare organization's do to improve their Safety Grade- Leapfrog's role in encouraging positive infection control and psychological safety- How often Leapfrog conducts their surveys and releases hospital grades- Exciting Leapfrog programs and what's to come in the near futureJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast Part two of “Addressing the Dirty Truth of the Food and Transportation Industry with UV Solutions,” Jon Cole CEO of UV360 joins us to discuss the evolution of UV360 to eliminate contamination in various communal industries and beyond.Tune into the full conversation to discover topics, including:- Jon's background and what brought him to where he is today- How contaminated airport security bins inspired the Steribin- The cross-contamination risk across communal environments - About the UV360 products and how they work - Collaboration with TSA and airports to produce studies and proven results - Regulatory challenges of working with TSA and the government - UV360's expansion into the food industry and healthcare- The dirty truth about the food industry and how UV light helps cut bacteria down - And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast Part one of “Addressing the Dirty Truth of the Food and Transportation Industry with UV Solutions,” Jon Cole CEO of UV360 joins us to discuss the evolution of UV360 to eliminate contamination in various communal industries and beyond.Tune into the full conversation to discover topics, including:- Jon's background and what brought him to where he is today- How contaminated airport security bins inspired the Steribin- The cross-contamination risk across communal environments - About the UV360 products and how they work - Collaboration with TSA and airports to produce studies and proven results - Regulatory challenges of working with TSA and the government - UV360's expansion into the food industry and healthcare- The dirty truth about the food industry and how UV light helps cut bacteria down - And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, part two of “Innovative Technologies that Neutralize Harmful Microorganisms,” Trent Kelly, COO and Co-founder of BTG products, joins us to discuss the power behind natural antimicrobials, BTG products, and more!Join the conversation to explore topics, including:- Trent's background and what brought him to where he is today- The inspiration behind BTG products- His work with the Department of Defense on biological weapons of mass destruction- Military funding leading to commercial applications in healthcare and other industries- About BTG antimicrobial products- The power behind natural antimicrobials like copper and silver- The benefits of BTG solutions for high-touch surfaces in healthcare- The active ingredients and unique combinations that make up their products- Studies and data that support the efficacy of copper and BTG products in healthcare- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, part one of “Innovative Technologies that Neutralize Harmful Microorganisms,” Trent Kelly, COO and Co-founder of BTG products, joins us to discuss the power behind natural antimicrobials, BTG products, and more!Join the conversation to explore topics, including:- Trent's background and what brought him to where he is today- The inspiration behind BTG products- His work with the Department of Defense on biological weapons of mass destruction- Military funding leading to commercial applications in healthcare and other industries- About BTG antimicrobial products- The power behind natural antimicrobials like copper and silver- The benefits of BTG solutions for high-touch surfaces in healthcare- The active ingredients and unique combinations that make up their products- Studies and data that support the efficacy of copper and BTG products in healthcare- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In part two of this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Jim Colantoni, Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Sales at PURO Lighting, joins us to discuss the technology behind PURO Lighting's solutions, various forms of UV, and more.Tune in to the full conversation to hear more about a range of topics, including:- Jim's background and what brought him to where he is today- How a desire to sanitize daycares inspired their technology- The history of UV and how it has come full circle- About the PURO Lighting solutions and the different use cases- What is far UV-C and how it is different from other UV-C technologies- Testing and research around how safe far UV-C is to be used with individuals present- The logistics of installing their full room disinfection systems- Their range of solutions for air disinfection as a result of Covid-19, the obstacles, and benefits- The effective amount of energy needed to purify air flow- PCO oxidation for disinfection in healthcare and other industries- PURO Lighting's recent acquisition and the process of integrating the companies- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In part one of this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Jim Colantoni, Chief Strategy Officer and VP of Sales at PURO Lighting, joins us to discuss the technology behind PURO Lighting's solutions, various forms of UV, and more.Tune in to the full conversation to hear more about a range of topics, including:- Jim's background and what brought him to where he is today- How a desire to sanitize daycares inspired their technology- The history of UV and how it has come full circle- About the PURO Lighting solutions and the different use cases- What is far UV-C and how it is different from other UV-C technologies- Testing and research around how safe far UV-C is to be used with individuals present- The logistics of installing their full room disinfection systems- Their range of solutions for air disinfection as a result of Covid-19, the obstacles, and benefits- The effective amount of energy needed to purify air flow- PCO oxidation for disinfection in healthcare and other industries- PURO Lighting's recent acquisition and the process of integrating the companies- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In part one of this week's episode of Clean Talk podcast, Seal Shield's Christian Davis and CleanSlate UV's Kevin Truong, join host Bradley Whitchurch, CEO of Seal Shield, to discuss all things UV in light of Seal Shield's acquisition of CleanSlate UV.Tune in to gain insight on which UV solution is best in various applications and a range of topics including:- Why Seal Shield entered the UV space with the ElectroClave- Problems and solutions brought on by mobile devices in healthcare- The increase of UV solutions on the market as a result of Covid- About CleanSlate, the latest UV solution to join Seal Shield's portfolio of products- The NICU process of maintaining and tracking disinfection protocols of mobile devices- The differences of the ElectroClave and CleanSlate UV technologies that offer a comprehensive sanitization solution- The best use cases for both solutions and where they excel- How these UV solutions improve overall hand hygiene in healthcare and beyond- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In part one of this week's episode of Clean Talk podcast, Seal Shield's Christian Davis and CleanSlate UV's Kevin Truong, join host Bradley Whitchurch, CEO of Seal Shield, to discuss all things UV in light of Seal Shield's acquisition of CleanSlate UV.Tune in to gain insight on which UV solution is best in various applications and a range of topics including:- Why Seal Shield entered the UV space with the ElectroClave- Problems and solutions brought on by mobile devices in healthcare- The increase of UV solutions on the market as a result of Covid- About CleanSlate, the latest UV solution to join Seal Shield's portfolio of products- The NICU process of maintaining and tracking disinfection protocols of mobile devices- The differences of the ElectroClave and CleanSlate UV technologies that offer a comprehensive sanitization solution- The best use cases for both solutions and where they excel- How these UV solutions improve overall hand hygiene in healthcare and beyond- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
Join us on this special edition Ready. Set. Scale! episode featuring Bradley Whitchurch, Founder & CEO of Seal Shield, and host of the Clean Talk podcast!Find out how Zebra and Seal Shield's partnership is being used and making a difference in today's healthcare settings. Plus, we discuss what trends in healthcare technology ScanSource sees coming in the next few years. Ready. Set. Scale! is a ScanSource podcast series that focuses on how to buy, sell, and use technology solutions in different markets. Every episode features an industry expert who'll share his or her insights into a channel-related topic.Listen to their podcasts by visiting: https://readysetscale.podbean.com/Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this special episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Andrew McCarthy, President of Seal Shield, joins us to unveil some exciting news and details about Seal Shield's latest acquisition.Tune in to explore a range of topics, including:- Big announcement: Seal Shield acquired CleanSlate UV- How the strategic move came about- The common mission of Seal Shield and CleanSlate UV- Deal process and details- Plans for the future of the CleanSlate acquisition- Synergies that made the deal make sense- Seal Shield's products designed to improve hygiene in healthcare and other industries- The different use cases for Seal Shield's UV technology and CleanSlate's- Seal Shield's plans to further advance the infection control space- The past and current use cases of UV technology- How UV systems have been proven to improve hand hygiene- Why hospitals should implement UV-C sanitization systems- And more!Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On part one of this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Theis Jensen, CEO of Sani Nudge, joins us to discuss what Sani Nudge is doing to improve hand hygiene and positive reinforcement for Infection Preventionists across the globe. Tune in to learn more about topics including:- Theis' background and what brought him to where he is today- Sani Nudge's Focus on improving patient outcomes for the safety of staff and patients- How to change the thought process of healthcare workers regarding hand hygiene- Connecting technologies to attack the bigger picture and improve IP processes- About the Sani Nudge technology itself and how it works- How the sensor works to know when healthcare workers are in a situation that hand hygiene is necessary- Positive reinforcement approach to encourage habit changing- The underestimated issues and challenges infection preventionists solve- Where their solutions are most prominently used currently- Plans to scale in the U.S. - The future of Sani NudgeJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On part one of this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Theis Jensen, CEO of Sani Nudge, joins us to discuss what Sani Nudge is doing to improve hand hygiene and positive reinforcement for Infection Preventionists across the globe. Tune in to learn more about topics including:- Theis' background and what brought him to where he is today- Sani Nudge's Focus on improving patient outcomes for the safety of staff and patients- How to change the thought process of healthcare workers regarding hand hygiene- Connecting technologies to attack the bigger picture and improve IP processes- About the Sani Nudge technology itself and how it works- How the sensor works to know when healthcare workers are in a situation that hand hygiene is necessary- Positive reinforcement approach to encourage habit changing- The underestimated issues and challenges infection preventionists solve- Where their solutions are most prominently used currently- Plans to scale in the U.S. - The future of Sani NudgeJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Osama Chamsi Pasha Founder & COO of Doctory, joins us to discuss the advancements Doctory has made in the telehealth and technology space.Tune into part one of the episode to learn more about a range of topics including: - Osama's background and what brought him to where he is today- The need for Doctory Health's telemedicine during Covid-19- The partnership with 19 Labs to help them launch in light of Covid- What differentiates Doctory from other telehealth platforms in the Middle East & UAE- How the technology works and the special features- How electronic medical records are stored unified in the UAE- The benefits of storing medical records via a patients' ID chip- Doctory's hardware solution kit and its capabilities- How Doctory is a true “clinic at your home”- Where the technology is available- Osama's humanitarian efforts to help the people of surrounding nations- The differences in healthcare in the UAE and Middle East compared to the United States- The UAE's five-star healthcare service- And more! Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Osama Chamsi Pasha Founder & COO of Doctory, joins us to discuss the advancements Doctory has made in the telehealth and technology space.Tune into part one of the episode to learn more about a range of topics including: - Osama's background and what brought him to where he is today- The need for Doctory Health's telemedicine during Covid-19- The partnership with 19 Labs to help them launch in light of Covid- What differentiates Doctory from other telehealth platforms in the Middle East & UAE- How the technology works and the special features- How electronic medical records are stored unified in the UAE- The benefits of storing medical records via a patients' ID chip- Doctory's hardware solution kit and its capabilities- How Doctory is a true “clinic at your home”- Where the technology is available- Osama's humanitarian efforts to help the people of surrounding nations- The differences in healthcare in the UAE and Middle East compared to the United States- The UAE's five-star healthcare service- And more! Join our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this week's Episode of Clean Talk Podcast Live from the 2023 BAPIC tradeshow in Tampa, Florida, Ariel Alonso, Infection Preventionist at Bayshore Pointe Nursing and Rehab, joins us to discuss the resources, current practices & challenges, and future of Infection Prevention.Tune in to learn more about topics, including:- Ariel's background and what brought him to where he is today- Advice for professionals interested in entering the Infection Prevention field- Benefits of resources like APIC- The various backgrounds that can benefit Infection Prevention overall- The challenges of a decrease in urgency that vaccinations are important- The challenges of IP in nursing homes during the pandemic- Managing essential resources for infection prevention- Importance of protecting patients and staff from other non-Covid related infections- Candida auris and enhanced barrier precautions- The challenges and best practices of infection prevention for long-term care facilities- Improving infection control with collaborations- Increase of IPs presence in nursing homes now and in the futureJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this week's Episode of Clean Talk Podcast Live from the 2023 BAPIC tradeshow in Tampa, Florida, John Guastella, National Sales Director at Surfacide UVC, joins us to discuss best practices for optimal UV-C disinfection.Tune in to gain insight on a range of topics, including:- John's Background- His mission at Surfacide for implementing UV disinfection- The history of UV-C and how it works- The increased attention on UV-C due to Covid-19- The misinformation and limitation of various UV-C systems- What is direct line of sight and why it is essential in healthcare- Surfacide's systems and how they effectively deliver UV-C disinfection through a 6 log reduction- Surfacide's research to improve their devices- How UV-C is a complimentary technology as a non-human element- How Surfacide is backed by research- Their processes to determine optimal sanitation results based on dosage- The VA's new standard use of dosimeters- The path track program within O.R.s- Surfacide's mission to be the UV-C disinfection consultantJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this week's Episode of Clean Talk Podcast Live from the 2023 BAPIC tradeshow in Tampa, Florida, Misha Blake, Infection Control Practitioner at St. Joseph's Hospital BayCare, joins us to discuss the current state of Infection Prevention.Tune in to gain insight on a range of topics, including:- Misha's Background and what brought her to where she is today- Her proactive approach to preventing infections before the happen- The challenges of Candida auris for infection preventionists and healthcare professionals- The need for medicine that can decolonize Candida auris- The technology they use to test for Candida and the recommendations for testing- Methods of terminal cleaning for optimal infection prevention- The use for UV-C sanitization- The effects of Covid-19 on HAIs- This he shortages of PPE and Infection Preventionists- Her advice to those who are interested in pursuing a career n infection preventionJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
On this week's Episode of Clean Talk Podcast Live from the 2023 BAPIC tradeshow in Tampa, Florida, Jay Filion, the Regional Sales Director at Surfacide, joins us to discuss the importance of UV sanitization for infection control within healthcare and beyond. Tune in to gain insight on topics including:-About Surfacide and what differentiates their UV-C technologies-The most effective dosage & delivery time for eliminating pathogens-Surfacide's exceptional program for deploying and implementing UV systems-The various systems Surfacide offers-Best practices for maximizing the effects of UV sanitization-The increase of UV sanitization in healthcare, hospitality, and other high-traffic industries-The push for international facilities to implement UV-C systems-Benefits of UV-C for reducing C DIFF rates-The future for Surfacide and education around UV-C as a wholeJoin our community of Infection Control thought leaders to stay up to date on the latest and upcoming Clean Talk Podcast episodes: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Or stay up to date by visiting: https://cleantalk.tv/
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Tamás Haidegger, Co-founder of HandInScan, joins us to share what he and HandInScan are doing to improve hand hygiene and patient outcomes across the globe.Listen in as Tamás and host, Bradley Whitchurch, discuss:- The mission to help professionals provide better care- The technology behind HandInScan- The benefits of a UV-based hand hygiene assessment method- The importance of the data collected in correlation with improving hand hygiene & patient safety- How cloud-based data saves time of workflow and training- HandInScan's work with WHO and the leaders of ISO- Covid's push to improve hand hygiene in all public spaces- What to expect in the future for HandInScan Tamás Haidegger received his MSc degrees from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, then PhD in medical robotics. He received habilitation from Óbuda University in 2022. His main field of research is on medical technologies, control/teleoperation of surgical robots, image-guided therapy and digital health technologies. Currently, he is associate professor at Óbuda University, serving as the director of the University Research and Innovation Center (EKIK), and as the technical lead of medical robotics research at the Antal Bejczy Center for Intelligent Robotics. Besides, he is a research area manager at the Austrian Center of Medical Innovation and Technology (ACMIT), working on minimally invasive surgical simulation and training, medical robotics and usability/workflow assessment through ontologies. Tamás is the co-founder of a university spin-off—HandInScan—focusing on objective hand hygiene control in the medical environment, member of the World Health Organization POPS group. He is an active member of various other professional organizations, including the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (serving as an associate VP), IEEE SMC, IEEE EMBS, IEEE SA and euRobotics aisbl, holding leadership positions in the IEEE Hungary Section as well. He is a national delegate to the ISO TC299 standardization committee focusing on the safety and performance of medical robots and the ISO TC 304 working on hand hygiene and patient safety standards, furthermore, involved in the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. He is co-Editor-in-Chief of Acta Polytechnica Hungarica and Associate Editor to the IEEE Trans. on Medical Robotics and Bionics, the IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine and the Intl. J. of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery. Tamas is the author and co-author of over 250 scientific papers, books, articles across the various domains of biomedical engineering, with over 2000 independent citations to his work.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744Buzzsprout: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1841006.rss#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Tamás Haidegger, Co-founder of HandInScan, joins us to share what he and HandInScan are doing to improve hand hygiene and patient outcomes across the globe.Listen in as Tamás and host, Bradley Whitchurch, discuss:- The mission to help professionals provide better care- The technology behind HandInScan- The benefits of a UV-based hand hygiene assessment method- The importance of the data collected in correlation with improving hand hygiene & patient safety- How cloud-based data saves time of workflow and training- HandInScan's work with WHO and the leaders of ISO- Covid's push to improve hand hygiene in all public spaces- What to expect in the future for HandInScan Tamás Haidegger received his MSc degrees from the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) in Electrical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering, then PhD in medical robotics. He received habilitation from Óbuda University in 2022. His main field of research is on medical technologies, control/teleoperation of surgical robots, image-guided therapy and digital health technologies. Currently, he is associate professor at Óbuda University, serving as the director of the University Research and Innovation Center (EKIK), and as the technical lead of medical robotics research at the Antal Bejczy Center for Intelligent Robotics. Besides, he is a research area manager at the Austrian Center of Medical Innovation and Technology (ACMIT), working on minimally invasive surgical simulation and training, medical robotics and usability/workflow assessment through ontologies. Tamás is the co-founder of a university spin-off—HandInScan—focusing on objective hand hygiene control in the medical environment, member of the World Health Organization POPS group. He is an active member of various other professional organizations, including the IEEE Robotics and Automation Society (serving as an associate VP), IEEE SMC, IEEE EMBS, IEEE SA and euRobotics aisbl, holding leadership positions in the IEEE Hungary Section as well. He is a national delegate to the ISO TC299 standardization committee focusing on the safety and performance of medical robots and the ISO TC 304 working on hand hygiene and patient safety standards, furthermore, involved in the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems. He is co-Editor-in-Chief of Acta Polytechnica Hungarica and Associate Editor to the IEEE Trans. on Medical Robotics and Bionics, the IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine and the Intl. J. of Computer Assisted Radiology and Surgery. Tamas is the author and co-author of over 250 scientific papers, books, articles across the various domains of biomedical engineering, with over 2000 independent citations to his work.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744Buzzsprout: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1841006.rss#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Isis Lamphier, Infection Preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center, joins us to share her mission at Moffitt and what she is doing to achieve her infection prevention goals.Tune in to find out about:• Isis' background and what brought her to where she is today• About Moffit Cancer Center and their mission• Isis' role as an Infection Preventionist• Isis' focus on Sterile Processing & procedures• HAI trends and prevention implementation• The increase in CAUTI, CLABSI, Respiratory Infections & Fungal Infections• How chemo increases patients' chances of contraction• How infections could be related to increased mask usage or prolonged use of the same mask• The latest surgical facility opening up at McKinley• Experience writing for Infection Control today• What to expect for the future of Moffit Cancer Center• Predictions for the future of Infection Prevention in long-term careIsis Lamphier is a board-certified Infection Preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Florida. She entered the field of infection prevention and control after completing her Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.While she is currently in the acute-care setting, she has previously worked at the county health department and a long-term care facility as an infection preventionist. She is also a freelance author for the magazine, Infection Control Today- a publication dedicated to content around quality improvement, risk management, mitigation, and epidemiology for healthcare professionals.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744Buzzsprout: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1841006.rss#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Isis Lamphier, Infection Preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center, joins us to share her mission at Moffitt and what she is doing to achieve her infection prevention goals.Tune in to find out about:• Isis' background and what brought her to where she is today• About Moffit Cancer Center and their mission• Isis' role as an Infection Preventionist• Isis' focus on Sterile Processing & procedures• HAI trends and prevention implementation• The increase in CAUTI, CLABSI, Respiratory Infections & Fungal Infections• How chemo increases patients' chances of contraction• How infections could be related to increased mask usage or prolonged use of the same mask• The latest surgical facility opening up at McKinley• Experience writing for Infection Control today• What to expect for the future of Moffit Cancer Center• Predictions for the future of Infection Prevention in long-term careIsis Lamphier is a board-certified Infection Preventionist at Moffitt Cancer Center, an NCI-designated comprehensive cancer center in Florida. She entered the field of infection prevention and control after completing her Bachelor of Science and Master of Public Health in Epidemiology at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida.While she is currently in the acute-care setting, she has previously worked at the county health department and a long-term care facility as an infection preventionist. She is also a freelance author for the magazine, Infection Control Today- a publication dedicated to content around quality improvement, risk management, mitigation, and epidemiology for healthcare professionals.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Bradford Smith, Regional Sales Director at Seal Shield, joins us to share how the innovative technology at Seal Shield is used to improve infection control and quality of care.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Bradford's background and what brought him to where he is today• About Seal Shield and their mission• Seal Shield's Innovative Advanced Technologies• Empowering facilities with resources, tools, and education around infection prevention• and more!Bradford Smith is a proven, high-energy, sales professional skilled in healthcare technologies, channel management, territory management, leadership, and customer relations. Currently managing tier 1, 2, 3, and 4 accounts in multiple verticals (healthcare, hospitality, industrial goods, manufacturing) throughout the United States.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Victoria Engelhardt, CEO & Co-founder of Keleya, the maternity care platform, joins us to share how the innovative Keleya app is changing how women experience their parenthood journey.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Victoria's background and what brought her to where she is today• About Keleya and their mission• How the Keleya app works• About the scarcity of midwives in Germany• The growth of Keleya during the Covid-19 Pandemic• About German Healthcare coverage• Keleya's personalized resources for expecting mothers• Keleya's birth-prep and post-birth courses and why they're important• Experience working with Pelvic Floor Centers• What to expect in the future for KeleyaAfter working in Tech startups in Berlin for a number of years and some time in management consulting at BCG, Victoria wanted to spend her time on something that really matters to her and to the world. When a dear friend of Victoria's became pregnant, she realized for the first time, how hard it was, to find a midwife and the right support throughout this exciting time.This led Victoria to found Keleya – Your Pregnancy & Parenthood Companion. Keleya is the best-in-class pregnancy app that provides support, workouts and medical advice, and is reimbursed by major German health insurances, such as SBK, BIG direkt gesund, DAK etc. We have been awarded “Editor's choice” by Apple and been downloaded about 200K times.As an addition to their eco-system, in cooperation with the German Midwife Association, they have launched a marketplace that connects parents with midwives on their platform ammely.de.Keleya is changing how women experience their parenthood journey.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Richard Prinz, Senior Vice President at Blue Ocean Robotics, joins us to share how utilizing innovative technologies mitigates Healthcare-associated Infections and promotes patient safety worldwide.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Richard's background and what brought him to where he is today• About Blue Ocean Robotics and their mission• What is the UVD Robot?• Taking a proactive approach towards patient safety• Richard's previous experience at EvaClean Infection Prevention• EvaClean's Pure Excellence Program• What to expect in the future for Blue Ocean Robotics• Predictions for the future of Infection Prevention• And more!Rich brings with him 20 years of experience in leadership positions at major Healthcare, Hospitality, and Industrial Supply organizations. Highly skilled in partnership management and targeted education, Rich has developed Process Improvement Initiatives at major healthcare facilities and networks throughout the Country.He has implemented training for the Operating Room, Infection Prevention, Environmental Services, and Sterile Processing consistent with TJC Standards. He has written articles for several industry organizations including Infection Control Today, Healthcare Purchasing News, and CMM. Originally from Chicago, Rich relocated to Massachusetts in 2014 with his family. He enjoys traveling, hiking, and running with his two daughters.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Madelaine Cuevas, Infection Control and ICU Nurse at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente, joins us to share her expertise and knowledge around infection control.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Madelaine's background and what brought her to where she is today• About Santa Clara Valley Medical Center• About Kaiser Permanente• How being an ICU nurse helps implement infection prevention protocols• Experiences in the HAI Taskforce Committee combatting C-Diff and other infections• How Madelaine & her team were able to reduce C-Diff to 0% at O'Connor Hospital• What Madelaine & her team are doing in Santa Clara Valley to improve C-Diff numbers• Useful Applications for UV Light in patient rooms• The mission to improve hand hygiene at Santa Clara Valley Medical Center• Empowering nurses and staff with contests, prizes, resources, and education• What to expect in the future for infection controlMadelaine Cuevas has been a nurse for more than 12 years. She started her career in the Philippines in 2007 as a Medical/Surgical nurse. She then moved to Saudi Arabia in 2009 and began her career as an ICU nurse. In 2013, she moved to the USA, where she continued her career as a nurse.In April 2020, Madelaine's career as an infection prevention nurse started as she was hired as an extra help infection prevention nurse by the previous infection prevention nurse in the facility. In that role, she got to really see and understand what infection prevention nurses do. In September 2020, Madelaine transitioned from being an extra help nurse to a full-time infection control nurse.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Heather Hutson, RN, Board-Certified Infection Preventionist, Healthcare Consultant, & CEO of PreventionID, joins us to share her expertise and knowledge around infection control.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Heather's background and what brought her to where she is today• About PreventionID and their mission• The holes in infection prevention in long-term care facilities• Empowering facilities with resources, tools, and education around infection prevention for new IPs• How every department's role across long-term care facilities is important for improving patient outcomes• Prevention ID's comprehensive programs for improving infection prevention practices• What is the PIP plan and why it is effective• How she was able to decrease the spread of pathogens by 75%• How Covid launched her from a few facilities to nationwide• What to expect in the future for PreventionID and infection prevention in long-term careMotivated by her dedication to improving the well-being of the geriatric population, Heather's passion for the long-term care industry has driven her professional successes. Heather is the founder and CEO of PreventionID but began her nursing career as an LPN charge nurse at a long-term care facility in central Arkansas. Eventually promoted to Director of Nursing, she also oversaw the infection prevention and control program, reducing the use of unnecessarily prescribed antibiotics and lowering the facility's infection rate by an astounding 75%. In addition to maintaining a 4–5-star rating, under her direction the facility won many awards, including “Most Improved Quality Measure” and “Facility Of The Year.” After 7 successful years as DON, Heather took a position as the Chief Infection Prevention Officer of a national infection prevention company where she successfully assisted long-term care facilities across the nation with the implementation of effective infection prevention and control programs.A member of NADONA, the Arkansas Nursing Home Nurses Association, and nominee for Arkansas DON of the year in 2019, Heather is a Board-Certified Infection Preventionist as well as a Dementia Well-being Specialist and CPR and First-Aid instructor.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744#cleantalk#infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #infectionpreventionpodcast#infectioncontrolpodcast#sealshield
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Priya Pandya-Orozco, Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Manager at O' Connor, Santa Clara County Hospital and Health System, joins us to share her expertise and knowledge around infection control.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Priya's background and what brought her to where she is today• Her role as Infection Prevention and Control Nurse Manager at O' Connor, Santa Clara County Hospital and Health System• APIC Film Festival Award (Grand Jury Prize) & other achievements• Incorporating team building in hand hygiene• What is Clean 20?• Speak up safety culture and the benefits• Contributions to Infection Control Today (Infection Control begins with kindness)• What we learned from the past and Covid & how we can improve infection control in the futureBernadette “Priya” Pandya-Orozco, MSN, RN, PHN, CIC is the Manager for Infection Prevention at O'Connor Hospital which is part of the County of Santa Clara Hospital and Health System. She has served in several critical leadership roles in the field of infection prevention and communicable disease over the last twenty-five years. Most recently, in 2019, she became the Manager of O' Connor Hospital Infection Prevention, where she serves as a subject matter expert to hospital staff and leaders for infection prevention and control.Priya has worked for high reliable organizations to reduce hospital acquired infection rates. She encourages the use of creative performance improvement projects which utilize evidence-based practices to engage frontline champions and leaders. Priya attributes her successes to her ability to understand and value every member of a healthcare system, recognizing how each person in a hospital can affect infection prevention efforts and contribute to performance improvement.
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Julie Sufana, Chief Marketing Officer at contextflow, joins us to reveal the power of AI to help radiologists improve diagnosis and patient care!Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Julie's background and what brought her to where she is today• About contextflow and their mission• How contextflow utilizes Ai to improve chest CT support with the help of deep learning• The problem with built-up data within healthcare systems• How easily accessing past patient images helps providers diagnose & treat patients• The amount of image patterns contextflow allows providers to access at once• Who best benefits from contextflow's Ai• Removing the misconceptions around the use of Ai• What to expect in the future for contextflowOriginally from Munster, Indiana, Julie Sufana moved to Los Angeles to study Business Administration and Spanish at the University of Southern California (USC). After earning her degree, Julie looked for ways to utilize both the creative and analytical sides of her brain by working in education, sales and marketing while pursuing her love of acting.In 2016, Julie moved to Vienna, Austria. She subsequently earned her Masters in Marketing from WU and landed her dream job as Chief Marketing Officer at contextflow GmbH. She's particularly well-known for her writing and presentation skills, well-honed by her years in the entertainment industry. Julie is also a certified 200-hr yoga instructor and loves teaching her colleagues after hours. A little about contextflow: the Vienna-based startup develops clinical decision support tools with the help of deep learning: SEARCH Lung CT detects 19 patterns plus nodules in lung CTs, including those related to COVID-19. It integrates directly into your PACS and preliminary test results show it reduced average reading time by 31% when available for use as well as a trend towards improved diagnostic accuracy.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYoutube: https://youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Kathy Warye, Founder at Infection Prevention Partners, joins us to reveal her experiences as an Infection Preventionist and Healthcare Leader, and to explain how global community safety has come a very long way.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Kathy Warye's professional background and how she got to where she is today• About Infection Prevention Partners & The Importance of Elevating the Infection Preventionists' role• The Importance of Investing in Public Health Laboratories, Technologies, and Institutions• Kathy's APIC History & APIC's evolution to a Patient Safety Organization under her direction• Nationwide Prevalence Study on MRSA following Chicago Tribe article & the CDC's Bill Jardice's findings• HAI's & 2010 IP Evangelist – Kathy's story of achieving Zero HAI's a decade ago has evolved to the expectations of IPs today• Today's De-Prioritization of Patient Safety to Accommodate Labor & Resource Shortages in Healthcare Today• The rate of MERS-CoV on the Arabian Peninsula• Predictions For the Future? Will we see another Pandemic in our lifetime?Kathy Warye is the founder of Infection Prevention Partners, a consultancy committed to advancing strategic initiatives with industry, government and nonprofit organizations to address the elimination of preventable infection, worldwide.In 2010, she was named one of the “100 Most Powerful People in Healthcare” by Modern Healthcare Magazine. Ms. Warye also formerly held the position of CEO for the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) from 2003-2010.
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Marc-Oliver Wright, Clinical Science Liaison at PDI Central Region, joins us to reveal what's NEXT for infection prevention!Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Marc-Oliver Wright's background and how he got to where he is today• PDI's mission & services• Marc-Oliver Wright's contributions to PDI and the infection prevention community• What does a “layered” approach to infection prevention look like?• How layered approaches to infection prevention benefit healthcare organizations• What is supplemental disinfection and what does it encompass• PDI's layered approach to infection control• Emerging technologies on the landscape for improving sanitization in healthcareMarc wanted to be an epidemiologist as a teenager and was first introduced to infection prevention when he performed DNA fingerprinting of multi-drug resistant organisms for research activities, surveillance and outbreak investigations while in graduate school. He became an infection preventionist, a research epidemiologist and ultimately a corporate director of infection prevention and quality for a multi- hospital system. Marc served APIC at the local and national level, has published over 50 articles and served on the editorial board of the American Journal of Infection Control for a decade. Marc now serves as PDI's Clinical Science Liaison (CSL), for the Central Region-14 states across the Midwest.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvCleanTalk YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Chaz Rhone, Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention at HCA North Florida Division, joins us to reveal the importance of leadership in infection prevention.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• How Chaz Rhone found his way into a professional career in Infection Prevention• Chaz's current role at HCA North Florida Division• About HCA North Florida Division and their mission• What the biggest challenges for IPs are (deficits in leadership)• Handling the results of COVID-19• Chaz's APIC Membership• Chaz's experience in the Academic Pathway Committee• And more!Chaz Rhone earned a Master of Public Health in Epidemiology from the University of Florida (UF) and began his career as an Infection Preventionist in 2007. He is currently the Assistant Vice President of Infection Prevention for HCA Healthcare North Florida Division.Chaz has been certified in infection prevention and control since 2012, recognized as an APIC Hero (2016), accepted as an APIC Fellow (2019), and recognized as an APIC Champion (2022). He was also named as one of UF's College of Public Health and Health Professions Outstanding Alumni (2018).His professional passions include advancing the field of IP through leadership development of IPs and advocating for M.P.H.-ers as qualified candidates for IP positions. To that end, he is currently co-chair of the APIC Academic Pathway Steering Committee, and a member of the APIC Professional Development Committee.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvClean Talk YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Thomas Balcezak, Chief Clinical Officer at Yale New Haven Health System, joins us to reveal his mission to expand and improve care for communities.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Thomas Balcezak's professional background and how he got to where he is today• About Yale New Haven Health System• How Yale New Haven Health will continue to expand their programs and improve care for communities.• Challenges brought on by COVID-19• How the pandemic really showed the strength of the system.• Yale New Haven Health clinical care protocols, standards, etc.• The importance of operating everything as a system and not as individual hospitals• Biweekly town hall meetings for all employees in order to stay up to date during the pandemic• Predictions For The FutureDr. Thomas Balcezak, MD is Chief Clinical Officer at Yale New Haven Health System and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Connecticut in 1992.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvClean Talk YouTube: https://youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Gregory Banning, Head of New Business Sales for Adobe Inc., joins us to reveal the impact COVID-19's had across all industries.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Gregory's professional background and how he got to where he is today.• Gregory's leadership philosophies• Common challenges of leadership and the solutions. How has this changed during COVID?• Leading in the pandemic: Changes to leadership style and activities to address work from home and other pandemic workforce changes. How do you maintain culture and collaboration?• Best practices, tools and techniques for the successful leader. New methods during quarantine/work from home?• Recommended resources for the successful leader and front line managers. Any updated material specific to Leadership in a pandemic?• Predictions for the FutureGregory “Greg” Banning is a corporate executive, former business owner and entrepreneur with over 20 years of executive leadership, management and operational experience. Currently Head of New Business Sales for Adobe Inc., where Greg leads a sales organization of 120+ and a P/L of $150M. Prior to his current role, Greg held various executive roles for Fortune 500 companies including; Capital One, Amazon, Concur, TDSYNNEX and HON International. In addition to his corporate leadership background, Greg served as Senior Vice President of Sales & Marketing for a start up SAAS company and has owned his own business. Greg has successfully worked in various industries including; manufacturing, distribution, retail and technology.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvClean Talk Youtube Channel: https://youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, William Lewis, General Counsel and Chief Security & Privacy Officer at MORE Health, joins us to reveal the solutions his company provides to improve healthcare overall.Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• How the innovation of telemedicine is growing the market for American doctors.• How important expert medical second opinions are.• What it's like pushing new methods of caretaking through healthcare systems.• What telemedicine could mean to the reduction of hospital acquired infections.• And more!William Lewis is the General Counsel and Chief Security & Privacy Officer at MORE Health. MORE Health helps improve patient outcomes by connecting patients from around the world with physicians at leading academic medical centers. Healthcare is highly regulated in all jurisdictions and Will manages MORE Health's legal and regulatory risk. Before joining MORE Health, Will was in private litigation practice. He obtained his LL.M. in Taxation from New York University School of Law and his B.A. from Pomona College.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvClean Talk Youtube: https://youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
In this week's episode of Clean Talk, Rebecca Bartles, Executive Director of Infectious Disease Management & Prevention at Providence St. Joseph Health, joins us to reveal what she is doing to help reduce rates of infection in our country.Join us to gain insight on a range of topics including:Rebecca Bartles' professional background and how she got to where she is todayRebecca's role at Providence St. Joseph HealthRebecca's role in the Academic Pathway CommitteeExperience creating Internship, Certificate, and Degree Programs for Infection PreventionLife as an I.P. during the COVID-19 PandemicAbout Device Associated InfectionsThe Monkey Pox Outbreakand more!Rebecca Bartles has practiced Infection Prevention for the last 17 years in a variety of healthcare settings and has numerous publications focused on infection prevention staffing and endoscope safety. She received both her BS in Public Health, Health Education and her MPH in Epidemiology from East TN State University. She completed her Doctorate in Public Health in 2021 with a dissertation topic of “Assessing efficacy of an evidence-based Clostridiodes difficile screening tool using electronic medical record data”. Becca also teaches courses at the University of Providence for a Masters in Infection Prevention degree program that she founded in 2016. She has been CIC certified since 2008 and is an APIC fellow.Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744Youtube: https://youtube.com/c/CleanTalk_TV
Discover the technologies & services that are propelling healthcare forward to improve operations and outcomes in this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast with guest Joe Elliott, Manager Workplace Technology & Infrastructure at Highmark Health. Hear about a range of pivotal topics including:• Joe Elliott's professional background and how he got to where he is today• Highmark Health Solutions & how they set themselves apart• What is enGen?• Services offered by the company• Challenges brought on by COVID-19• The benefits of badging phones in and out of the ElectroClave using MDM• Conferences and events the company is attending• Predictions For the FutureDon't miss out on the conversation!Clean Talk Registration: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744YouTube: https://youtube.com/c/CleanTalk_TV
The landscape of UV Technology in healthcare is always evolving.Join us this week to learn more about what Dr. Norman Horn, Director of Research at Seal Shield™, has to say about UV Technology. Dr. Norman Horn has won multiple awards for his research and publications, and is published in peer-reviewed journals in three different fields!Gain knowledge on a range of topics including:- What happened to UV tech commercially due to COVID.- The rising influence of IUVA and participation from the industry.- The importance of the NIST journal, and why it's now a book.- Upcoming “horizons” for the UV industry for public health.- New polymer additives to resist UV degradation.- Regulatory issues and standards that have to be addressed.- and more!NIST Journal: https://www.nist.gov/nist-research-library/journal-research-nistBook: https://iuva.org/Sys/Store/Products/296315Clean Talk Live Webinar: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
What happens when two infection control thought leaders join forces? Tune into this episode of Clean Talk to find out!Learn more about what is to come in Health IT technologies with special guests Bradley Carlson, Global Project Manager at TouchPoint Medical, and Paul Landazuri, President at PRI. Gain knowledge on a range of topics including:• Bradley & Paul's background and what brought them to their current roles• The interesting story of how the two met• Touchpoint Medical's solutions and point of care segments• The benefits of their powered carts and new Pro Care Carts• How Touchpoint Medical's products utilize Microban's antimicrobial properties• The various antimicrobial additives they use including power coating and injectables• Bradley and Paul's partnership that led to the creation of the first fully sealed, antimicrobial, and disinfectant ready bar code scanner• All the features that make this scanner unique• The importance of products that offer a smart design that support cleanability • How their companies give back to the communityPaul Landazuri is the President of Peripheral Resources, National Distributor & Systems Integrator of Auto ID, POS and OEM equipment to various vertical markets.Brad Carlson is the Global Project Manager for TouchPoint Medical with 35+ years of entrepreneurial experience focused on product design, product management, web-based product configuration, marketing and sales.
Clean Talk podcast is almost a year old! Over the past year, host Bradley Whitchurch, has gained in-depth insight into the infection control & healthcare space with industry pioneers & thought leaders about the latest advancements and what is to come in the future of infection control technologies and beyond.Join the Live Q&A Podcast with Andrew McCarthy, the president of Seal Shield, and Brad Whitchurch to learn the latest advancements & hear your questions answered live on air.Clean Talk Live Webinar: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744Buzzsprout: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1841006.rss
As technology advances, it is crucial that healthcare facilities implement the latest tools and technologies that improve processes and patient outcomes. In this week's episode of Clean Talk podcast, Adam Tallinger, Vice President, Provider Solutions at Divurgent, joins us to reveal the solutions his company provides to improve healthcare overall. Tune in to hear about a range of topics including:• Adam's background and what brought him to Divurgent• The services Divurgent offers for Healthcare• How they set themselves apart in the consulting world• What led to him to publish a whitepaper around Divurgent's technology• In the wake of this great resignation, how Divurgent improves the healthcare talent-seeking and business development process • Challenges brought on by COVID-19 • The value of innovation in digital health• Tobius the Ai chat bot • Long term growth strategy of Divurgent As a highly experienced licensed pharmacist with over twenty-eight years of experience in electronic health record implementation, IT management, program and operational leadership, informatics, and healthcare operations, Adam brings a wholistic view blending the needs of our clients, their affiliated providers, and the patients they serve. In his role at Divurgent, Adam serves as a client executive, manager to consulting services, partners with sales in new pursuits, and assists in new service development. His specific industry experience includes enterprise, inpatient, and pharmacy systems implementation, project management, system design and development, operational change management, culture shaping, leadership advising and coaching, documentation development, end-user training, and application support.Divurgent Official Website: https://divurgent.com/Clean Talk Live Webinar: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/c/CleanTalk_TV
The COVID-19 pandemic had nurses experiencing burnout like never before. Thankfully, there are technologies on the horizon designed to improve the overall quality of life for healthcare workers. In this episode of Clean Talk podcast, Dr. Will O'Connor, Chief Medical Information Officer at Tiger Connect, joins us to discuss his company's technologies that benefit the healthcare system and put the stress of workers at ease. Don't miss out on a range of topics including:• Dr. O'Connor's background and what led to the development of TigerConnect• The historically broken communication within healthcare systems along with the many distractions that create a stressful working environment• Nurse burnout• The technology that is improving the work experience of nurses and improving their quality of life• TigerConnect's cloud-based app that is both secure and HIPAA compliant • The spike in demand and activity due to COVID-19 • Things unconsidered prior to COVID-19 including PPE shortages and patient use of telehealthWill O'Connor, M.D. is TigerConnect's Chief Medical Information Officer. He's an industry-known physician executive with more than 20 years of healthcare experience focused on operations, strategic planning, consulting, client delivery, and thought leadership across the healthcare industry. As an orthopedic surgeon, Dr. O'Connor has significant provider experience as well as deep commercial experience, having worked for multiple companies, including McKesson, Allscripts/Eclipsys, and PriceWaterhouseCoopers. He specializes in assisting large health systems, academic medical centers, community hospitals, and payers leverage healthcare information technology and operational improvements to advance their clinical and financial outcomes. Additional experience includes EHR and HIE implementations, clinical communication and collaboration, clinician adoption, analytics, clinical decision support, provider operational analysis, and clinical process redesign.TigerConnect Official Website: https://tigerconnect.com/Clean Talk Live Webinar: https://cleantalk.onlineClean Talk Official Website: https://cleantalk.tvYoutube Channel: https://youtube.com/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin Group: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/986587845276744
There is a lack of platforms where healthcare workers can communicate about the struggles, wins, and comedic aspects of their very important jobs. In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast, Melanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, is the creator of The Circulating Life, Co-Host and Social Media Manager for First Case, will be joining us to reveal how she built a community where her and other healthcare heroes can share their experiences and learn from one another. Don't miss out on a range of topics including:- Melanie's background in nursing - Her challenges and experiences transitioning to a surgery center- How she moved up the ladder after transitioning to the surgery center- What being promoted to the manager of the OR entailed and what she observed- What led her to creating a social media group for nurses- What were the benefits of the growing social group- Defining “The Circulating Life”- How Melanie became a part of the Beyond Clean podcast platform- Her mission for creating a platform for healthcare professionals - What to expect in the futureMelanie Perry, BSN, RN, CNOR, CSSM, is the creator of The Circulating Life, Co-Host and Social Media Manager for First Case, and the Perioperative Clinical Manager for Beyond Clean. Melanie graduated from the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2002 with a BSN and has worked in Neonatal ICU, OB/GYN, Med-Surg, Pain Management, and the Operating Room. She has held many positions in the Operating Room including Circulator, Team Lead, Charge Nurse, and OR Manager and believes that education is the why behind her passion for the Operating Room. Melanie also enjoys spending time with her husband and three children outside of work.Be a Member of Our Community: https://cleantalk.onlineFind Out More Information: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook: https://facebook.com/SealShieldTwitter: https://twitter.com/SealShieldInstagram: https://instagram.com/sealshield/
Healthcare is constantly evolving and improving. With the advent of telehealth, providers are able to treat and monitor patient's vitals from the comfort of their own home.This week on Clean Talk podcast, Royce Brunson, Chief Revenue Officer at Health Recovery Solutions, joins us to reveal advancements in remote patient monitoring and the improvements in patient care it provides.Don't miss out on hearing about a range of topics including:• His background and how he got to his current role• His niche for growing companies• The importance of remote patient monitoring for transitioning acute care• The substantial growth in virtual patient monitoring• How their techneers have built solutions that improve healthcare experiences• What offerings does Health Recovery Solutions provide• What information is being relayed to healthcare providers & how does it work• The future of Healthcare Recovery Solutions and remote patient monitoringRoyce is the Chief Revenue Officer of Health Recovery Solutions (HRS), the 3x KLAS leader in Remote Patient Monitoring and Connected Care. As CRO, Royce leads the company's go-to-market strategy and operations, with responsibility over sales, marketing, client success, revenue operations, business development, and partnerships. In 2.5 years, he has helped bring the business from $5M to over $40M of Revenue while scaling operations and technology.Be a Member of Our Community: https://cleantalk.onlineFind Out More Information: https://cleantalk.tvYoutube: https://youtube.com/c/CleanTalk_TVLinkedin: https://linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook: https://facebook.com/SealShieldTwitter: https://twitter.com/SealShieldInstagram: https://instagram.com/sealshield/
The key to improving healthcare systems and infection control is to spread awareness and knowledge. In this week's episode of Clean Talk Podcast Justin Poulin, CEO of First Case Media, joins us to explain how he built a platform that contributes to education around infection control and helping healthcare partners build their brand. Don't miss out on gaining insight into a range of topics including:• Justin's background and his current role as a CEO .• How his background as a nurse plays into his current business and podcast platforms.• How Beyond Clean Podcast started and where it is today.• What are his other podcasts and what do they contribute to healthcare and infection control.• His mission to educate and assist partners in building their brands.• How he aided in hosting events virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.• What are his goals and what is to come in the future.Visit Justin Poulin's Businesses:BeyondClean.netFirstCaseMedia.comPowerSupplyMedia.netTransmissionControlMedia.netand on Linkedin or Facebook!Be a Member of Our Community: https://cleantalk.onlineFind Out More Information: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SealShieldTwitter: https://twitter.com/SealShieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealshield/
The EPA has validated ONE solution for continuous disinfection. To discover what it is, keep on watching! This week we have special guest Michael Ruby, the CEO of Microban International, and he joins us to reveal the technologies that drive the success of Microban's infection control solutions for healthcare and all other industries. Don't miss the opportunity to hear about a range of fascinating topics including:- Michael's background and what led him to his current role- Microban's purpose to redefine clean- Product damage caused by frequent cleaning in healthcare- Microban's portfolio of technologies - The science behind odor reducing textiles and antimicrobial product protection- The portfolio of products that utilize Microban technology- The secret to sustaining and growing a successful business- The confusion around surface contamination as a result of Covid fatigue- What's to come for professionals returning to work during the “new normal”Michael Ruby is the CEO of Microban International, which is home to the most trusted and well-known global brands in the antimicrobial, odor control, and sanitization / disinfection markets. Microban® and Ultra-Fresh® have experienced over 100 years of growth and have revolutionized the industry.Microban's Website: https://microban.comBe a Member of Our Community: https://cleantalk.onlineFind Out More Information: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SealShieldTwitter: https://twitter.com/SealShieldBuzzsprout: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1841006.rssInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealshield/
The healthcare technology space continues to evolve and improve around the globe. In this week's episode of Clean Talk podcast, Julio Lainez, Account manager at Vision21 Solutions joins us to reveal what he is doing to improve the global healthcare community. Join us to gain insight on a range of topics including:- Julio's Background and what lead to his current role- His role at Vision 21- How his skills have helped him break into the global healthcare market- Bringing manufacturer opportunities to other countries- His role with HIMSS- What is Meaningful Use and where did it derive from- What to expect in the future of healthcare technologies across Latin America and other countriesJulio has over 15 years of experience in the technology industry with an unparalleled passion for customer's success. The variety of leadership roles he has had have expanded his reach across the US, Canada, Puerto Rico and Latin America. He combines his OEM relationships and unique solution-based skills in Healthcare and Enterprise business industries for Network and customized IT solutions. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his two daughters.Vision21 Solutions Website: https://vision21.com/Be a Member of Our Community: https://cleantalk.onlineFind Out More Information: https://cleantalk.tvLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9094477/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SealShieldTwitter: https://twitter.com/SealShieldInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/sealshield/
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