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Feb 2025

Finding a Career in Infection Prevention: A Path Shaped by Public Health – Krystal Robinson

Many Infection Preventionists will say they didn’t plan on entering the field—it was something they fell into. That was the question Jacob Hutcherson posed to Krystal Robinson in their conversation on Voice for Infection Prevention: was Infection Prevention something she had always intended to pursue, or did she find her way into it by chance?…
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21
Feb 2025

Earning Credibility in Infection Prevention Without an RN – Krystal Robinson

In a conversation with Jacob Hutcherson on Voice for Infection Prevention, Krystal Robinson reflected on the challenges she faced as a non-nurse entering the field of Infection Prevention. While the profession has become more inclusive of diverse backgrounds in recent years, there was a time when nurses overwhelmingly dominated the field. Robinson recalled a period…
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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

Building Trust, Not Fear: A Consultant’s Approach to Infection Prevention – Connie Cutler

In her interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Connie Cutler shares her distinct philosophy on making Infection Prevention approachable and proactive within hospitals. Hutcherson asks about the awareness of Infection Prevention (IP) within hospitals, noting that many IP departments are often behind the scenes. Connie explains that during her work across eight hospitals, she made it a…
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01
Nov 2024

An Unexpected Journey into Infection Prevention – Sarah Wilkerson

In an engaging interview, Sarah Wilkerson recounts how she unexpectedly transitioned into Infection Prevention, joining the ranks of many in the field who “fell into” the role rather than seeking it out. At the time, Sarah was working as an operating room nurse and educator at an ambulatory surgery center, familiar with the routines of…
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10
Oct 2024

Infection Prevention: The Heartbeat of Hospital Operations – Tawanna McInnis-Cole

During a candid conversation with Jacob Hutcherson, Tawanna McInnis-Cole shared her perspective on the unique role of Infection Preventionists in the healthcare environment. When asked if there was anyone in the hospital who knew more about its inner workings than an Infection Preventionist, Tawanna confidently responded with a resounding "no," emphasizing the vast scope and…
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10
Oct 2024

The Art of Adaptability: Navigating the Complex Role of an Infection Preventionist – Tawanna McInnis-Cole

In a thought-provoking interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Tawanna McInnis-Cole shared her eye-opening experience when she first stepped into the role of an Infection Preventionist. During those early months, Tawanna discovered just how broad and complex the field truly is. She quickly realized that to be effective in her new role, she needed to be a…
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10
Oct 2024

Building a Culture of Patient Safety in a 400-Bed Hospital – Tawanna McInnis-Cole

In a recent interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Tawanna McInnis-Cole opened up about her experience managing Infection Prevention in a bustling 400-bed hospital. Tawanna highlighted the challenges of working in a large facility where Infection Preventionists couldn’t be everywhere at once and the crucial role that relationship-building played in their strategy to ensure patient safety. Tawanna…
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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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26
Sep 2024

Learning on the Job: The Broad Scope of Infection Prevention – Maimuna Jatta

In this segment of the interview, Maimuna Jatta reflects on when she truly felt confident in her role as an Infection Preventionist. While her master’s program gave her a strong foundation in epidemiology and biology—subjects she had already explored as a student—there were still many practical aspects of the job that could only be learned…
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