Overview: Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowed institutions to relax in-facility masking strategies.  With the end of the public health emergency on the horizon, is it time to further adjust masking guidance in healthcare? This pro/con discussion will highlight the debate on whether to incorporate an updated standard for universal precautions in healthcare settings to permanently include universal masking in routine patient-care interactions or to refine a risk-based approach for patient care for masking.Speakers:Ibukun Kalu, MDErica S. Shenoy, MD, PhDModerator:Deborah Yokoe, MD, MPH

Overview: Recently the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) allowed institutions to relax in-facility masking strategies. With the end of the public health emergency on the horizon, is it time to further adjust masking guidance in healthcare? This pro/con discussion will highlight the debate on whether to incorporate an updated standard for universal precautions in healthcare settings to permanently include universal masking in routine patient-care interactions or to refine a risk-based approach for patient care for masking. Speakers: Ibukun Kalu, MD Erica S. Shenoy, MD, PhD Moderator: Deborah Yokoe, MD, MPH

To Mask or Not to Mask as Part of Standard Precautions?

Overview: This is Ep. 4 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on the different career opportunities for individuals interested in antimicrobial stewardship. In addition, experts will discuss how to advocate for and advance stewardship positions at your institution and elaborate on leadership and management skills necessary for antimicrobial stewards.  Speakers:Daniel Livorsi, MDErin McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDPPayal Patel, MD, MPHModerator:Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD

Overview: This is Ep. 4 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on the different career opportunities for individuals interested in antimicrobial stewardship. In addition, experts will discuss how to advocate for and advance stewardship positions at your institution and elaborate on leadership and management skills necessary for antimicrobial stewards. Speakers: Daniel Livorsi, MD Erin McCreary, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP Payal Patel, MD, MPH Moderator: Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD

Leadership & Career Pathways for Antimicrobial Stewards

Overview: This is Ep. 3 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on the next possible career steps for a senior-level epidemiologist. Experts will cover some of the various paths that a career at this level can take including hospital-system level leadership, transition to C-suite leadership (or a combination role), formal and informal consulting roles, and the importance of serving as a mentor. Speakers:James Steinberg, MDStephen Weber, MDModerator:Krystina Woods, MD

Overview: This is Ep. 3 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on the next possible career steps for a senior-level epidemiologist. Experts will cover some of the various paths that a career at this level can take including hospital-system level leadership, transition to C-suite leadership (or a combination role), formal and informal consulting roles, and the importance of serving as a mentor. Speakers: James Steinberg, MD Stephen Weber, MD Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD

Career Transitions & Advancement for the Senior-Level Epidemiologist

Overview: This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on leadership and management skills needed to successfully lead and manage a team as a mid-career healthcare epidemiologist. Experts address how one can develop a leadership style, use effective means of communication with a team, and the importance of being mentored, even at this stage of one’s career.Speakers:Waleed Javaid, MDCiara WoodsModerator:Krystina Woods, MD

Overview: This is Ep. 2 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on leadership and management skills needed to successfully lead and manage a team as a mid-career healthcare epidemiologist. Experts address how one can develop a leadership style, use effective means of communication with a team, and the importance of being mentored, even at this stage of one’s career. Speakers: Waleed Javaid, MD Ciara Woods Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD

Leadership & Management Skills for the Mid-Career Healthcare Epidemiologist

Overview: This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on common issues and questions that arise when individuals are looking for their first job in healthcare epidemiology(including in public health). Experts will address themes including how to start the job search, what to look for in a job, contract negotiations, and recommended training courses. Speakers:Jennifer Hanrahan, DOSujan Reddy, MDClare Rock, MD, MSModerator:Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD

Overview: This is Ep. 1 of SHEA's four-part series on Leadership &amp; Management which focuses on common issues and questions that arise when individuals are looking for their first job in healthcare epidemiology(including in public health). Experts will address themes including how to start the job search, what to look for in a job, contract negotiations, and recommended training courses. Speakers: Jennifer Hanrahan, DO Sujan Reddy, MD Clare Rock, MD, MS Moderator: Jessica Howard-Anderson, MD

Life After Fellowship: How to Find & Negotiate for a Job in Healthcare Epidemiology

In this episode of the Rapid Response Podcast, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Larry Kociolek of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago about Pediatric Respiratory Viral Surge and trends they have seen; what it looks like now compared to at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, mitigation strategies and more. Speaker: Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI, FSHEA, FPIDSModerator: Krystina Woods, MDLet us know what you think of our podcasts at https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback .

In this episode of the Rapid Response Podcast, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Larry Kociolek of Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago about Pediatric Respiratory Viral Surge and trends they have seen; what it looks like now compared to at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, mitigation strategies and more. Speaker: Larry Kociolek, MD, MSCI, FSHEA, FPIDS Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD Let us know what you think of our podcasts at <a href="https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://learningce.shea-online.org/content/shea-podcast-feedback</a> .

Pediatric Respiratory Viral Surge

Overview: In this episode of the series, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Dr. Curtis Donskey of Case Western Reserve University and Dr. William A. Rutala of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine about environmental cleaning, new technologies, ultraviolet light technologies, continuous room decontamination, critical research gaps and where we go from here.  Speakers:Curtis Donskey, MDWilliam Rutala, PhD, MS, MPHKrystina Woods, MD(moderator)

Overview: In this episode of the series, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Dr. Curtis Donskey of Case Western Reserve University and Dr. William A. Rutala of the University of North Carolina School of Medicine about environmental cleaning, new technologies, ultraviolet light technologies, continuous room decontamination, critical research gaps and where we go from here. Speakers: Curtis Donskey, MD William Rutala, PhD, MS, MPH Krystina Woods, MD(moderator)

Changing Landscape of Environmental Disinfection

Overview: In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Monkeypox through the eyes of the Commission or the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Dr. Allison Arwady. Our moderator, Dr. Krystina Woods asks questions around behavior change, stigma, testing and limited supplies, policy implications from subcutaneous to intradermal injections, and funding.Speakers:Allison Arwady, MD, MPHKrystina Woods, MD (Moderator)

Overview: In this episode of the podcast, we discuss Monkeypox through the eyes of the Commission or the Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Dr. Allison Arwady. Our moderator, Dr. Krystina Woods asks questions around behavior change, stigma, testing and limited supplies, policy implications from subcutaneous to intradermal injections, and funding. Speakers: Allison Arwady, MD, MPH Krystina Woods, MD (Moderator)

Monkeypox Update

Overview:In this episode of the series, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Michelle Doll of Virginia Commonwealth University and Dr. Jerome Leis of University of Toronto aroundhand hygiene monitoring, monitoring adherence, hand hygiene electronic monitoring and how it compares to traditional monitoring, and the future in this area. Speakers:Michelle Doll, MD, MPHJerome Leis, MD, MSc, FRCPCKrystina Woods, MD(moderator)

Overview: In this episode of the series, Dr. Krystina Woods talks with Dr. Michelle Doll of Virginia Commonwealth University and Dr. Jerome Leis of University of Toronto aroundhand hygiene monitoring, monitoring adherence, hand hygiene electronic monitoring and how it compares to traditional monitoring, and the future in this area. Speakers: Michelle Doll, MD, MPH Jerome Leis, MD, MSc, FRCPC Krystina Woods, MD(moderator)

The Automatization of Hand Hygiene Monitoring and its Discontents

Overview:In this episode of the podcast, we bring back Dr. Westyn Branch-Elliman of Harvard Medical School to have a conversation around children going back to school in 2022. Our moderator, Dr. Chris Crnich, asks her questions around testing, how HCPs can help, and current/future research on the topic.Speakers:Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMScChristopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator)

Overview: In this episode of the podcast, we bring back Dr. Westyn Branch-Elliman of Harvard Medical School to have a conversation around children going back to school in 2022. Our moderator, Dr. Chris Crnich, asks her questions around testing, how HCPs can help, and current/future research on the topic. Speakers: Westyn Branch-Elliman, MD, MMSc Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD (moderator)

Back to School in 2022

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SHEA Podcasts

Overview:This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses how to involve Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the COVID-19 response and the important questions related to guideline development, monitoring and managing drugs, and the different roles ASPs can play for COVID-19 treatment.Speakers:- Michael Stevens, MD- Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses how to involve Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs in the COVID-19 response and the important questions related to guideline development, monitoring and managing drugs, and the different roles ASPs can play for COVID-19 treatment. Speakers: - Michael Stevens, MD - Jason Pogue, PharmD, BCPS, BCIDP - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Involving Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs, 4/09

Speakers: - Louise Dembry, MD, MS, MBA- Christopher Beebe, RPh, MBA- Lisa Waldowski, DNP, APRN, CIC- David Pegues, MDSummary: This podcast will discuss how Infection Control is required and expected to provide oversight of major areas of hospital, including Pharmacy, OR, Sterilization, HLD, Material Management, and Environmental Services.Learning Objectives:	- What is oversight responsibility- Pharmacy 797 / 800 standards- OR, Sterilization and HLD oversight- Role in Materials management- Environmental services oversight

Speakers: - Louise Dembry, MD, MS, MBA - Christopher Beebe, RPh, MBA - Lisa Waldowski, DNP, APRN, CIC - David Pegues, MD Summary: This podcast will discuss how Infection Control is required and expected to provide oversight of major areas of hospital, including Pharmacy, OR, Sterilization, HLD, Material Management, and Environmental Services. Learning Objectives:	 - What is oversight responsibility - Pharmacy 797 / 800 standards - OR, Sterilization and HLD oversight - Role in Materials management - Environmental services oversight

Infection Control Surveillance and Oversight

This podcast explores several important questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).   In an interview with Dr. Michael Bell, Deputy Director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at CDC, key topics are addressed including what is currently known about COVID-19, its epidemiology and its spread.  Guidance for healthcare facilities is provided, including strategies for identifying patients with possible COVID-19 infection and implementing infection prevention strategies to prevent intrafacility transmission.  Dr. Bell concludes with what we can learn from the COVID-19 response in order to prepare for future epidemics.Speakers:- Michael Bell, MD- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

This podcast explores several important questions about Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). In an interview with Dr. Michael Bell, Deputy Director of the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion at CDC, key topics are addressed including what is currently known about COVID-19, its epidemiology and its spread. Guidance for healthcare facilities is provided, including strategies for identifying patients with possible COVID-19 infection and implementing infection prevention strategies to prevent intrafacility transmission. Dr. Bell concludes with what we can learn from the COVID-19 response in order to prepare for future epidemics. Speakers: - Michael Bell, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions, 2/24

Speakers:- Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD- Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH- Moderator: Krystina Woods, MDSummary:Availability of urine cultures has led to a culture of culturing. As a result, over-treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria has become common. Additionally, especially in catheterized patients, this may be leading to an increase of labeling of “catheter associated urinary tract infections.” This episode will focus on strategies to better target patients for urine cultures, when appropriate.

Speakers: - Barbara Trautner, MD, PhD - Mohamad Fakih, MD, MPH - Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD Summary: Availability of urine cultures has led to a culture of culturing. As a result, over-treatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria has become common. Additionally, especially in catheterized patients, this may be leading to an increase of labeling of “catheter associated urinary tract infections.” This episode will focus on strategies to better target patients for urine cultures, when appropriate.

Culture of Urine Cultures: Limiting Inappropriate Testing & Treatment

The last podcast in the series "Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications", produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on how to impact antibiotic prescribing practices using Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions targeting providers and patients in the outpatient setting.Panelists:  Debra Palazzi, MD, MEd, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Infectious Diseases Section at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Medical Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Texas Children’s Hospital; andEllen Wald, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and an internationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases.

The last podcast in the series "Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications", produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on how to impact antibiotic prescribing practices using Antimicrobial Stewardship Interventions targeting providers and patients in the outpatient setting. Panelists: Debra Palazzi, MD, MEd, Associate Professor of Pediatrics in the Infectious Diseases Section at Baylor College of Medicine, and the Medical Director of the Antimicrobial Stewardship Program at Texas Children’s Hospital; and Ellen Wald, MD, Professor and Chair of the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health and an internationally recognized expert on the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric infectious diseases.

Upper Respiratory Infections & The Role of Antimicrobials

Overview:This episode reviews the current news updates of this Pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions about testing and surge planning for COVID-19.Speakers:- Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH- Waleed Javaid, MD- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this Pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions about testing and surge planning for COVID-19. Speakers: - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - Waleed Javaid, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Surge Planning and Testing, 3/12

According to IDSA Guidelines (2019), the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in residents of long-term care facilities ranges from 15% to 50%.  But screening for and treating ASB these residents is not recommended. This podcast will review the evidence and rationale for those recommendations.Speakers:- Manisha Juthani, MD- Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD- Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

According to IDSA Guidelines (2019), the prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria (ASB) in residents of long-term care facilities ranges from 15% to 50%. But screening for and treating ASB these residents is not recommended. This podcast will review the evidence and rationale for those recommendations. Speakers: - Manisha Juthani, MD - Christopher Crnich, MD, PhD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

Antibiotic Stewardship: Management of Asymptomatic Bacteriuria in Long Term Care

Speakers: - Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH - Curtis Donskey, MD - Moderator: Whitney Buckel, PharmDSummary:Under-diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection leads to worse patient outcomes and increased transmission. However, with sensitive nucleic acid amplification tests, over-diagnosis of C. diff has become more common. Specifically, overdiagnosis of asymptomatic C. diff colonization could lead to increased costs, over-reporting of hospital-acquired infection rates, and further disruption of patients’ microbiomes if treated. This podcast will focus on finding the sweet spot for C. diff testing.

Speakers: - Michael Calderwood, MD, MPH - Curtis Donskey, MD - Moderator: Whitney Buckel, PharmD Summary: Under-diagnosis of Clostridioides difficile infection leads to worse patient outcomes and increased transmission. However, with sensitive nucleic acid amplification tests, over-diagnosis of C. diff has become more common. Specifically, overdiagnosis of asymptomatic C. diff colonization could lead to increased costs, over-reporting of hospital-acquired infection rates, and further disruption of patients’ microbiomes if treated. This podcast will focus on finding the sweet spot for C. diff testing.

Clostridioides difficile testing: Finding the Sweet Spot

Transmission and management of MDROs in the long-term care setting may occur quite differently than in acute care or other healthcare settings. This podcast will cover the best practices for reducing transmission of MDRO in LTC.Speakers:- Teena Chopra, MD, MPH- Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH

Transmission and management of MDROs in the long-term care setting may occur quite differently than in acute care or other healthcare settings. This podcast will cover the best practices for reducing transmission of MDRO in LTC. Speakers: - Teena Chopra, MD, MPH - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH

Managing MDROs in the Long-Term Care Setting

Overview:This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the experience from New York City around PPE shortages, reprocessing and limited vs. extended use, as well as creative ways to get resourceful in response to COVID-19.Speakers:- Bernard Camins, MD- Jennifer Hanrahan, DO- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses the experience from New York City around PPE shortages, reprocessing and limited vs. extended use, as well as creative ways to get resourceful in response to COVID-19. Speakers: - Bernard Camins, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: PPE: Getting Resourceful with No Resources, 4/16

Unique challenges can occur when outbreaks take place in long-term care settings. This podcast will address those challenges and how to manage and prevent outbreaks in this specialized setting.Speakers:- Ellie J. Goldstein, MD- Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA- Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

Unique challenges can occur when outbreaks take place in long-term care settings. This podcast will address those challenges and how to manage and prevent outbreaks in this specialized setting. Speakers: - Ellie J. Goldstein, MD - Ravina Kullar, PharmD, MPH, FIDSA - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH (moderator)

Prevention and Control of Outbreaks in Long Term Care

Speakers:- Trevor Van Schooneveld, MD- Nicholas Moore, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM- Moderator: Krystina Woods, MDSummary:	With the recent availability of BioFire FilmArray Assay, there is now the ability to detect 22 gastrointestinal pathogens from a single patient sample and obtain results within an hour. However, there have been multiple recent publications that have argued it has limited utility at 72 hrs after admission and upon repeat testing. Additionally, there are questions regarding what to do with unexpected results. This has led to some institutions limiting the availability of the assay, and others providing extensive education to clinicians in the hope that it will curb ordering of the assay. This podcast will focus on the utility of the assay, its strengths and weaknesses and whether or not clinicians should have unlimited access to ordering it.

Speakers: - Trevor Van Schooneveld, MD - Nicholas Moore, PhD, MLS(ASCP)CM - Moderator: Krystina Woods, MD Summary:	 With the recent availability of BioFire FilmArray Assay, there is now the ability to detect 22 gastrointestinal pathogens from a single patient sample and obtain results within an hour. However, there have been multiple recent publications that have argued it has limited utility at 72 hrs after admission and upon repeat testing. Additionally, there are questions regarding what to do with unexpected results. This has led to some institutions limiting the availability of the assay, and others providing extensive education to clinicians in the hope that it will curb ordering of the assay. This podcast will focus on the utility of the assay, its strengths and weaknesses and whether or not clinicians should have unlimited access to ordering it.

GI BioFire FilmArray Assay – We’ve Got a Test and a Result, Now What?

Speakers: Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, MD and Dr. Sarah Haessler, MD, MSSummary: Exploring NHSN, Definitions, HAI, CMS and regulatory agenciesLearning Objectives:       - Understand NHSN program   - Understand HAI program   - Understand the HAI definitions    - Understand how to communicate the definitions and difference   - How to use the data to evaluate and improve the program

Speakers: Dr. Arjun Srinivasan, MD and Dr. Sarah Haessler, MD, MS Summary: Exploring NHSN, Definitions, HAI, CMS and regulatory agencies Learning Objectives:     - Understand NHSN program - Understand HAI program - Understand the HAI definitions  - Understand how to communicate the definitions and difference - How to use the data to evaluate and improve the program

Basics of NHSN, Public Reporting, Payment reduction and Regulatory Agencies

Speakers:- Tom File, MD, MSc, MACP, FIDSA, FCCP- Shira Doron, MD, FIDSA- Moderator: Whitney Buckel, PharmDSummary:Procalcitonin has been shown in numerous trials to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use associated with sepsis and respiratory infections and is a diagnostic tool that antibiotic stewardship programs can use to improve antibiotic use. This episode discussed the role of procalcitonin in antibiotic stewardship programs and examples of intervention to improve the use of procalcitonin.

Speakers: - Tom File, MD, MSc, MACP, FIDSA, FCCP - Shira Doron, MD, FIDSA - Moderator: Whitney Buckel, PharmD Summary: Procalcitonin has been shown in numerous trials to reduce unnecessary antibiotic use associated with sepsis and respiratory infections and is a diagnostic tool that antibiotic stewardship programs can use to improve antibiotic use. This episode discussed the role of procalcitonin in antibiotic stewardship programs and examples of intervention to improve the use of procalcitonin.

Procalcitonin: Weighing the Benefits and the Costs

Overview:This episode explores important questions about the environment of care and approaches to patients with suspected COVID-19 and discusses aspects of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as current recommendations, supply shortages, correct donning/doffing, and conservation strategies. Speakers:- David Weber, MD- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode explores important questions about the environment of care and approaches to patients with suspected COVID-19 and discusses aspects of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as current recommendations, supply shortages, correct donning/doffing, and conservation strategies. Speakers: - David Weber, MD - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Environment of Care and PPE, 3/05

The third podcast of the series “Stewardship: Practical Approaches and Applications”, produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA). This episode focuses on the leading cause of antibiotic use with UTI over diagnosis in the Adult and Pediatric populations.

The Big Picture on UTI

"Outbreak Communications," produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), discusses lessons learned in communicating with healthcare personnel, patients, and others during recent infectious diseases outbreaks. Moderator:Judith Guzman-Cottrill,DO, Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health &amp; Science University and consultant for the Oregon Health Authority’s HAI Program, where she serves as the Medical Director for Ebola and Emerging Pathogen Preparedness. Speaker:Zachary Rubin, MD, Specialist in Infectious Diseases and Medical Director of Clinical Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at the University of California, Los Angeles.  Before coming to UCLA in 2006, he was a guest researcher at the CDC in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion for the last 2 years of his ID fellowship at Emory.

"Outbreak Communications," produced by the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA), discusses lessons learned in communicating with healthcare personnel, patients, and others during recent infectious diseases outbreaks. Moderator: Judith Guzman-Cottrill,DO, Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health &amp; Science University and consultant for the Oregon Health Authority’s HAI Program, where she serves as the Medical Director for Ebola and Emerging Pathogen Preparedness. Speaker: Zachary Rubin, MD, Specialist in Infectious Diseases and Medical Director of Clinical Epidemiology and Infection Prevention at the University of California, Los Angeles. Before coming to UCLA in 2006, he was a guest researcher at the CDC in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion for the last 2 years of his ID fellowship at Emory.

OPRW 2018: Outbreak Communications

Overview:This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses diagnostic testing and the important questions related to microbiology, the sensitivity/specificity of the tests, and the pitfalls.Speakers:- Nicole Hubbard, MD- Jennifer Hanrahan, DO- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses diagnostic testing and the important questions related to microbiology, the sensitivity/specificity of the tests, and the pitfalls. Speakers: - Nicole Hubbard, MD - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Diagnostic Testing Part 2, 4/02

Overview:This episode reviews the top submitted questions to SHEA's weekly COVID-19 Town Hall webinars. It covers topics such as repeat positive tests and taking patients out of isolation safely, testing healthcare workers and asymptomatic patients, and PPE reprocessing and future use.Speakers:- Jennifer Hanrahan, DO- Waleed Javaid, MD- Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode reviews the top submitted questions to SHEA's weekly COVID-19 Town Hall webinars. It covers topics such as repeat positive tests and taking patients out of isolation safely, testing healthcare workers and asymptomatic patients, and PPE reprocessing and future use. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Waleed Javaid, MD - Cindy Prins, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPH - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Answers to Town Hall Questions, 5/07

Overview:This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions related to testing for COVID-19, which populations should be tested, and how to manage testing shortages.Speakers:- Jennifer Hanrahan, DO- Clare Rock, MD, MS- David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

Overview: This episode reviews the current news updates of this pandemic as well as recently updated guidelines and medical literature. It also discusses important questions related to testing for COVID-19, which populations should be tested, and how to manage testing shortages. Speakers: - Jennifer Hanrahan, DO - Clare Rock, MD, MS - David Banach, MD, MPH (moderator)

COVID-19: Diagnostic Testing Part 1, 3/19

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