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16
Apr 2026

Why Leading Infection Prevention Across Multiple Hospitals Starts With Culture – Madelaine Flynn

Leading Infection Prevention across multiple hospitals is often described as a systems challenge, but Madelaine Flynn’s perspective adds an important nuance: it is also a culture challenge. In her conversation with Jacob Hutcherson, she reflects on the reality of overseeing Infection Prevention work across several facilities and makes it clear that even when hospitals sit…
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16
Apr 2026

How Emerging Leaders Build Leadership Before They Have the Title – Madelaine Flynn

One of the more practical questions in Madelaine Flynn’s interview is also one of the most common: how does a staff-level Infection Preventionist gain leadership experience before officially stepping into management? It is a familiar problem in healthcare. Many professionals are clearly capable of more, but when leadership roles open up, organizations often want proof…
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21
Feb 2025

The Power of Structured Training in Infection Prevention – Krystal Robinson

In a discussion with Jacob Hutcherson on Voice for Infection Prevention, Krystal Robinson reflected on her time at Infection Prevention and Management Associates, an organization known for producing well-rounded and highly skilled Infection Preventionists. Hutcherson, having encountered many professionals who started their careers there, noted that they all seemed to have a deep understanding of…
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01
Nov 2024

Preparing for Leadership in Infection Prevention: Lessons from the Transition – Sarah Wilkerson

Sarah Wilkerson discusses her journey into management in Infection Prevention and the steps she took to prepare for her role. Though she was recognized early on for her potential, Sarah admits that transitioning to a management position was a mix of preparedness and on-the-job learning. She credits her facility’s leadership courses with giving her foundational…
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01
Nov 2024

Thrown into the Deep End: Managing Infection Prevention During COVID-19 – Sarah Wilkerson

In a candid discussion, Sarah Wilkerson reflects on the monumental challenges of stepping into an Infection Prevention management role just a month before the COVID-19 pandemic struck. At Providence Health, Sarah’s transition to management was almost immediately upended when the facility admitted the first U.S. COVID-19 patient. The news reached her in a late-night call…
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17
Oct 2024

Navigating Her First Leadership Role in Infection Prevention – Jessica Swain

In a conversation with Jacob Hutcherson, Jessica Swain opened up about the transition into her first true management position as System Director of Infection Prevention at Dartmouth Health. Moving into a leadership role is a significant step in any career, and for Jessica, this shift came with a steep learning curve, a range of challenges,…
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17
Oct 2024

Having a Role as a Resource Across Multiple Healthcare Facilities – Jessica Swain

In a conversation with Jacob Hutcherson, Jessica Swain discussed her experience working with multiple healthcare facilities and how her role as a key resource for Infection Preventionists and quality specialists organically evolved. Before officially stepping into her system-level role, Jessica had already established herself as a go-to person for many healthcare professionals across New Hampshire.…
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10
Oct 2024

Management Development: You Never Stop Learning in Leadership – Tawanna McInnis-Cole

In a recent interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Tawanna McInnis-Cole discussed the essential shift from mastering technical skills in Infection Prevention to developing the crucial management skills needed to lead effectively. Tawanna candidly shared her journey from being a staff Infection Preventionist to a leader within her organization, emphasizing the importance of investing in leadership training…
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27
Sep 2024

From School Nurse to System Director: Melissa Bronstein’s Journey in Infection Prevention

In her recent interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Melissa Bronstein shared the story of her unexpected relocation to Rochester, New York, and how it ultimately propelled her career in Infection Prevention to new heights. Jacob noted that many people have to relocate to advance in their careers, and he asked Melissa whether she had moved to…
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26
Sep 2024

Transitioning from Senior Infection Preventionist to Director: Embracing Leadership Challenges – Maimuna Jatta

In her interview, Maimuna Jatta reflected on her transition from a senior Infection Preventionist (IP) to the Director of a department overseeing multiple facilities. While it was a significant step up in terms of responsibility, Jatta emphasized that her prior experience as a senior IP had prepared her for much of the work involved in…
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