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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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21
Feb 2025

Diversifying Infection Prevention: Breaking the Nurse-Only Mindset – Krystal Robinson

In a conversation with Jacob Hutcherson on Voice for Infection Prevention, Krystal Robinson reflected on her early experiences as a non-nurse in an Infection Prevention team largely composed of clinical professionals. While the hiring team was fully aware of her background and had no concerns, she quickly realized that Infection Prevention was still a space…
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20
Feb 2025

Building a Strong Infection Prevention Team: The Role of Diversity, Grit, and Commitment – Krystal Robinson

In a conversation with Jacob Hutcherson on Voice for Infection Prevention, Krystal Robinson shared her philosophy on hiring within the field of Infection Prevention. Rather than favoring any specific background, her guiding principle is diversity. When hiring, she evaluates what her team currently needs and seeks candidates who bring a unique perspective that complements and…
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14
Nov 2024

Building a Diverse Infection Prevention Team: Why Different Skill Sets Matter – Sinthuya Alston

In the field of Infection Prevention, having a team with diverse educational backgrounds can be a powerful asset. Sinthuya Alston, a seasoned leader in the field, believes that bringing together professionals with varied expertise—whether they are nurses, public health specialists (MPHs), or medical laboratory technicians—creates a team equipped to handle the multifaceted challenges of Infection…
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14
Nov 2024

Hiring for the Future of Infection Prevention: Skills Beyond the Job Description – Sinthuya Alston

In Infection Prevention, success requires more than just technical expertise. As Sinthuya Alston explains in her interview with Jacob Hutcherson, hiring the right team members in this field involves looking beyond knowledge and experience to focus on personality traits and soft skills. For Alston, building an effective Infection Prevention team means prioritizing individuals who can…
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14
Nov 2024

Combining Infection Prevention and Employee Health: A Strategic Approach to Efficiency – Sinthuya Alston

In healthcare, Infection Prevention and Employee Health are traditionally separate departments, each with distinct roles and responsibilities. However, Sinthuya Alston, an Infection Prevention leader, has embraced the challenge of overseeing both. In her interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Alston explains the benefits and efficiencies that come from combining the leadership of these two areas. While acknowledging…
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14
Nov 2024

From Frontline Coordinator to System Director: Embracing Strategic Leadership in Infection Prevention – Sinthuya Alston

Transitioning from an Infection Prevention Coordinator to a multi-site System Director, Sinthuya Alston experienced a profound shift in responsibilities, one she describes as “day and night.” In an interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Alston shares how her previous role as a coordinator involved extensive frontline interaction, daily rounding, and hands-on audits. As she moved into the…
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14
Nov 2024

Bridging Medicine and Infection Prevention: A Unique Path in Healthcare – Sinthuya Alston

Infection Prevention is a field traditionally dominated by nursing and clinical staff, but Sinthuya Alston has taken a distinct path, bringing her medical training directly into the realm of Infection Prevention. In an insightful interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Alston discusses how her background as a doctor uniquely positions her to navigate the complex demands of…
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12
Nov 2024

Transitioning from Hands-On to Leadership: Empowering Infection Prevention Teams – Shaunte Walton

The move from hands-on Infection Preventionist (IP) to a leadership role can be a challenging transition, even for experienced professionals like Shaunte Walton. In an interview with Jacob Hutcherson, Shaunte shared her journey from the ground level of Infection Prevention to overseeing a team, revealing how this shift reshaped her understanding of effective leadership. While…
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12
Nov 2024

Building Strength Through Diversity in Infection Prevention Teams – Shaunte Walton

For Shaunte Walton, creating an effective Infection Prevention team goes beyond the traditional notion of hiring solely nurses or clinicians with identical backgrounds. In an interview with Jacob Hutcherson, she articulated her philosophy on what makes a successful team: a blend of professionals from varied fields who bring unique expertise to tackle complex healthcare challenges.…
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