Voice for Infection Prevention

About Voice for Infection Prevention

Shaping the trajectory of hospital IP to ensure adequate staffing, visibility, education, and influence.

Publisher

Jacob Hutcherson of Clutch Recruitment

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Jun 2024

Latest episode

17 Jul 2026

Latest episodes

39 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Conversation with Wendy Kaler, CLS, MPH, CIC

   Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! Today, we’re talking with an incredible leader in the field, Wendy Kaler, whose career journey has taken her from the microbiology lab to Infection Prevention leadership. Wendy started with a background in bacteriology and immunology, originally planning to become an epidemiologist. But after working closely with infection control teams and infectious disease specialists, she made the leap into Infection Prevention—bringing a strong, evidence-based approach to the field. In this interview, Wendy shares her experiences in both academic medical centers and community hospitals, the importance of structured training and mentorship in Infection Prevention, and why IPs need to be more than just infection trackers—they need to be change agents and strategic leaders in their organizations. We also discuss the challenges Infection Preventionists face in gaining leadership support, how to advocate for proper resources, and why standardized competency-based training is essential for the future of the profession. If you’re passionate about Infection Prevention, leadership, and the future of the field, this is an interview you won’t want to miss! Let’s dive in. _________________________ Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment. Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment. Voice for Infection Prevention Website | https://voiceforip.com LinkedIn | / voice-for-infection-prevention Instagram | / voiceforinfectionprevention Facebook | / voiceforip Twitter | / voiceforip Tik Tok | / voiceforip Clutch Recruitment Jacob Hutcherson | / jacob-hutcherson Jonnie Jacobs | / jonnie-jacobs Jordan Turner | / jordan-turner-3ab7731a8 Website | https://clutchrecruitment.com Linkedin | / clut chrecruitment Instagram | / clutchrecruitment Facebook | / clutchrecruitment Twitter | / clutchrec

2. 

   9 Jun 2026

   Conversation with Elyse Fritschel, MPH, CIC, CSP

   Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! Today, I’m joined by Elyse Fritschel, an Infection Prevention leader whose career path brings such a unique blend of public health, hospital epidemiology, leadership, and even a little bit of aerospace safety into the conversation. Elyse’s journey into Infection Prevention didn’t begin in a hospital. Her background started in epidemiology and public health, including field investigation work during major infectious disease events, before she made the transition into academic medical center Infection Prevention. Over time, she has grown from staff-level roles into leadership positions across multiple complex healthcare environments, all while bringing a strong perspective on curiosity, continuous learning, and the value of diverse backgrounds in this field. In this conversation, Elyse shares what it was like moving from public health into hospital-based Infection Prevention, how she built clinical knowledge as a non-nurse, and what she learned stepping into leadership earlier than she expected. We also talk about mentorship, APIC involvement, burnout, and why qualities like curiosity, humility, and relationship-building matter so much in this work. And along the way, her story offers a really thoughtful reminder that there’s more than one path into Infection Prevention — and more than one way to make a meaningful impact once you’re here. If you’re interested in career growth, nontraditional pathways into the profession, and the mindset that helps people succeed over the long haul in Infection Prevention, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in. _________________________ Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment. Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment. Voice for Infection Prevention Website | https://voiceforip.com LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/voice-for-infection-prevention Instagram | https://instagram.com/voiceforinfectionprevention Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/voiceforip/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/voiceforip Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceforip Clutch Recruitment Jacob Hutcherson | https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-hutcherson Jonnie Jacobs | https://linkedin.com/in/jonnie-jacobs Jordan Turner | https://linkedin.com/in/jordan-turner-3ab7731a8 Website | https://clutchrecruitment.com Linkedin | https://linkedin.com/company/clutchrecruitment Instagram | https://instagram.com/clutchrecruitment Facebook | https://facebook.com/clutchrecruitment Twitter | https://twitter.com/clutchREC

3. 

   2 Jun 2026

   Conversation with Jennifer Cox, MHA, BSN, RN, PHN, CIC

   Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! Today, I’m joined by Jennifer Cox, an Infection Prevention leader whose career journey is such a great example of how this field often finds people gradually — and then continues to challenge and shape them over time. Jennifer’s path into Infection Prevention started with an early interest in microbiology, then grew through bedside nursing, small hospital experience, and years of learning the profession from the ground up. What makes her story especially meaningful is the way it reflects so many realities of this work: stepping into the role before you feel fully ready, learning through curiosity and persistence, building confidence over time, and continuing to grow through new environments, new responsibilities, and new leadership challenges. In this conversation, Jennifer shares what it was like to begin in a small rural hospital with limited resources, how she developed as both an Infection Preventionist and a leader, and what she’s learned from working across community settings, large health systems, and now an academic medical center. We also talk about mentorship, certification, professional involvement, team design, and why qualities like humility, curiosity, and a willingness to keep learning matter so much in this profession. If you’re interested in career growth, leadership development, and the kind of mindset that helps people succeed in Infection Prevention over the long haul, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in. _________________________ Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment. Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment. Voice for Infection Prevention Website | https://voiceforip.com LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/voice-for-infection-prevention Instagram | https://instagram.com/voiceforinfectionprevention Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/voiceforip/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/voiceforip Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceforip Clutch Recruitment Jacob Hutcherson | https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-hutcherson Jonnie Jacobs | https://linkedin.com/in/jonnie-jacobs Jordan Turner | https://linkedin.com/in/jordan-turner-3ab7731a8 Website | https://clutchrecruitment.com Linkedin | https://linkedin.com/company/clutchrecruitment Instagram | https://instagram.com/clutchrecruitment Facebook | https://facebook.com/clutchrecruitment Twitter | https://twitter.com/clutchREC

Who has been a guest on Voice for Infection Prevention

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Melissa Bronstein
• Jessica Swain
• Maimuna Jatta
• Connie Cutler
• Cristine Lacerna

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

8,193

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

56

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

32

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