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12
Nov 2024

Building Trust and Breaking Barriers: A Relationship-Centered Approach to Infection Prevention – Shaunte Walton

Entering a new role in a specialized field is never easy, especially when stepping into an environment where one’s background challenges the status quo. For Shaunte Walton, the journey into Infection Prevention was marked by this very challenge, as she joined a hospital where her non-nursing background raised questions among clinical staff. Despite initial skepticism,…
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04
Nov 2024

Bridging Infection Prevention and Employee Health – Connie Cutler

In her interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Connie Cutler shares how her responsibilities evolved to include both Infection Prevention and Employee Health, two areas that intersect significantly within healthcare. Initially, she was drawn into Employee Health through her work in Infection Prevention, especially around issues like needle sticks, which became a pressing concern during the HIV…
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04
Nov 2024

Confronting Fear and Uncertainty: The Early Days of HIV in Infection Prevention – Connie Cutler

In her interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Connie Cutler reflects on the early years of her career in Infection Prevention, a time marked by fear, misinformation, and an unprecedented public health crisis. Hutcherson’s question about surprises in the field led Cutler to share her experience during the onset of the HIV epidemic, a period that redefined…
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11
Sep 2024

Mastering Difficult Conversations: Know Your Hospital’s Data – Wendy Kaler

In her full interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Wendy Kaler elaborated on the importance of Infection Preventionists (IPs) being able to navigate difficult conversations, particularly with higher-ups such as physicians, medical directors, or members of the C-suite. Wendy emphasized that the key to approaching these conversations is knowledge—IPs must be well-versed in both the science behind…
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28
Nov 2023

Navigating Career Growth and Transition in Healthcare – Rashida Conway

Rashida Conway, Director of Infection Prevention at Kaiser Permanente, shares a candid narrative of her professional journey in an insightful interview hosted by Jacob Hutcherson from Clutch Recruitment. Rashida's story unfolds with a pivotal moment of contemplation, marked by an enticing job offer that prompted her to evaluate her career trajectory. Despite the allure of…
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05
Oct 2023

From Manager to AVP: Journey in Infection Prevention During COVID-19 Times – Chaz Rhone

Amidst the complex landscape of infection prevention, leaders often find themselves at the helm, navigating through uncharted territories. In a compelling conversation hosted by Jacob Hutcherson, the founder and CEO of Clutch Recruitment, Chaz Rhone, the AVP of Infection Prevention with HCA North Florida Division, delves into the intricacies of his evolving roles, particularly against…
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14
Sep 2023

Managing the Infection Prevention Department Without the Management Title – Rashida Conway

Rashida Conway, Director of Infection Prevention at Kaiser Permanente, shared her personal journey towards recognition and growth with Jacob Hutcherson, Founder and CEO of Clutch Recruitment. Rashida’s narrative highlights the delicate balance between seeking formal recognition and focusing on the intrinsic value of impactful work in infection prevention. Early in her career, despite lacking a…
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14
Sep 2023

Gaining Respect as a Infection Prevention Leader – Tamara Behm

Tamara Behm, an interim director of infection prevention with Kaiser Permanente, shares a profound message during her discussion with Jacob Hutcherson, Founder and CEO of Clutch Recruitment. She emphasizes that in the realm of infection prevention, it's not the title one holds, but the knowledge, confidence, and preparation brought into discussions that command respect and…
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