Infection Control Exchange is a podcast dedicated to advancing infection prevention and healthcare quality improvement. Hosted by Wayne Tucker, BA, MSc (Psych), MSc (IPAC), EMBA, CIC, LTC-CIP, each episode explores real-world infection-control practices, outbreak preparedness, and lessons from healthcare and long-term-care environments. Join the conversation and strengthen your infection prevention impact.
Infection Control Exchange
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Infection Control Exchange is a podcast dedicated to advancing infection prevention and healthcare quality improvement. Hosted by Wayne Tucker, BA, MSc (Psych), MSc (IPAC), EMBA, CIC, LTC-CIP, each episode explores real-world infection-control practices, outbreak preparedness, and lessons from healthcare and long-term-care environments. Join the conversation and strengthen your infection prevention impact.
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July 20, 2026
The Invisible Threat: Staying Ahead of Germs Through Preparedness and Rapid Action
<p>Germs don't announce their arrival.</p><p>Every day, healthcare professionals make decisions that can prevent transmission before it occurs or allow infections to spread when action is delayed.</p><p>In this conference episode of <strong>The Infection Control Exchange</strong>, we explore three essential principles of Infection Prevention and Control that apply across every healthcare setting:</p><ul><li><strong>The threat posed by unseen enemies:</strong> Microorganisms are invisible, yet they have the potential to impact patients, staff, and entire healthcare organizations.</li><li><strong>The risks of delayed implementation of Infection Prevention and Control measures:</strong> Recognizing risks early and acting quickly can prevent isolated cases from becoming outbreaks.</li><li><strong>The importance of outbreak preparedness:</strong> We routinely practice fire drills, but how often do we rehearse our response to infectious disease events? Regular outbreak exercises strengthen communication, clarify roles, and improve organizational readiness.</li></ul><p>Preparedness isn't about expecting the worst—it's about ensuring we are ready when it happens.</p><p></p>
July 10, 2026
IPAC and Dental Settings: Practical Infection Prevention Considerations in Dental Care
<p>Dental settings present unique infection prevention and control challenges.</p><p>In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore practical IPAC considerations within dental care and the importance of maintaining consistent infection prevention practices to protect patients and dental professionals.</p><p>The conversation examines the realities of infection prevention in dental settings, where close patient contact, procedures, equipment, environmental surfaces, and instrument reprocessing converge in a fast-paced care environment.</p><p>Topics discussed include:</p><p>• Infection prevention and control in dental settings<br>• Routine practices and additional precautions<br>• Hand hygiene<br>• Personal protective equipment<br>• Cleaning and disinfection<br>• Instrument reprocessing<br>• Environmental considerations<br>• Staff education and training<br>• Maintaining consistent infection prevention practices<br>• Supporting patient and staff safety</p><p>Dental care requires infection prevention practices that are practical, consistent, and integrated into everyday workflows.</p><p>Recorded on-site as part of the IPAC Conference Episode Series from the IPAC Canada National Education Conference in Toronto, Ontario.</p><p>Hosted by Wayne Tucker, Founder and Host of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast.</p><p>The Infection Control Exchange Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms.</p><p></p>
July 8, 2026
LTC and IPAC Risk Assessments: Identifying Risks Before They Become Problems
<p>Infection prevention and control in long-term care is not only about responding to outbreaks. It is also about identifying risks early and taking action before they lead to transmission, resident harm, or operational disruption.</p><p>In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore the role of IPAC risk assessments in long-term care and how a proactive, structured approach can help organizations better understand their vulnerabilities, prioritize improvements, and strengthen their infection prevention and control programs.</p><p>The conversation examines how risk assessments can support decision-making across multiple areas of long-term care, including the physical environment, staff practices, resident care activities, cleaning and disinfection, hand hygiene, PPE access, outbreak preparedness, policies, education, and ongoing monitoring.</p><p>Topics discussed include:</p><p>• The purpose of an IPAC risk assessment<br>• Identifying vulnerabilities before they become larger problems<br>• Assessing staff practices and workflows<br>• Environmental and infrastructure risks<br>• Hand hygiene and PPE availability<br>• Cleaning and disinfection<br>• Resident care activities<br>• Outbreak preparedness<br>• Education, policies, and monitoring<br>• Using risk assessment findings to prioritize improvement</p><p>A strong IPAC risk assessment is more than a checklist. It is an opportunity to look closely at how care is actually delivered, where gaps may exist, and what actions can have the greatest impact on resident and staff safety.</p><p>Recorded on-site as part of the IPAC Conference Episode Series from the IPAC Canada National Education Conference in Toronto, Ontario.</p><p>Hosted by Wayne Tucker, Founder and Host of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast.</p><p>The Infection Control Exchange Podcast is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, YouTube, and other major podcast platforms.</p><p></p>
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