Join us while we talk to infection preventionists to learn the facts about infection prevention, the truth about some common myths, and tips to keeping yourself and the people around you safe. Brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
5 Second Rule
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Join us while we talk to infection preventionists to learn the facts about infection prevention, the truth about some common myths, and tips to keeping yourself and the people around you safe. Brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
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Recent Episodes
June 9, 2026
#81 AI in Action at APIC26: Transforming Infection Prevention
Host Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher interview Jameson Dowling, MPH, about his AI project transforming infection prevention and public health reporting.
May 12, 2026
#80 Ready for the Worst: High-Consequence Infectious Diseases With Carrie Billman
<p>How prepared are we for high-consequence infectious diseases? In this episode of the 5 Second Rule Podcast, hosts Jess Fargher and Kelly Holmes dive deep into infection prevention strategies and emergency preparedness with Carrie Billman, a seasoned expert. They discuss the critical need for healthcare professionals to understand high-consequence infectious diseases, the role of robust protocols, and the importance of communication and training. Tune in to discover the insights that could save lives in future outbreaks!</p> <p><strong>Hosted by:</strong><br /> Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher<br /> <br /> <strong>About our Guest:</strong><br /> <strong>Carrie Billman, MHPE, RN, CIC</strong><br /> Carrie Billman MHPE, RN, CIC is a senior Infection Preventionist who serves as the Director of Education and Training for the Biocontainment Unit (BCU) at the Johns Hopkins Special Pathogen Center where she leads the design and implementation of training curriculum to prepare clinicians at Johns Hopkins and throughout HHS Region 3 to safely care for patients requiring high-level isolation. She leads the BCU Infection Prevention team and trained observer program and serves as an adjunct faculty for the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. </p>
April 14, 2026
#79 A Voice on Vaccines with Dr. Demetre Daskalakis
Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher interview Dr. Demetre Daskalakis about navigating vaccine skepticism and evolving immunization policies to clarify misconceptions.
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