Infection Control Exchange

Dental settings present unique infection prevention and control challenges. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore practical IPAC considerations within dental care and the importance of maintaining consistent infection prevention practices to protect patients and dental professionals. The conversation examines the realities of infection prevention in dental settings,...

Infection prevention and control in long-term care is not only about responding to outbreaks. It is also about identifying risks early and taking action before they lead to transmission, resident harm, or operational disruption. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore the role of IPAC risk assessments in long-term care and how a proactive, structured approach can help...

Fungal pathogens are becoming an increasingly important challenge for infection prevention and control professionals. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore emerging fungal threats, the growing concern around antifungal resistance, and the implications for healthcare settings, patient safety, and infection prevention practice. The conversation examines the importance...

In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast , Wayne Tucker speaks with Alex from HealthConnex during the IPAC Canada conference. The conversation focuses on how HealthConnex supports infection prevention and control programs through software solutions for outbreak management, infection surveillance, hand hygiene and PPE auditing, immunization tracking, reporting, compliance readiness...

In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast , recorded as part of the IPAC Conference Episode Series , we discuss infection prevention and control in correctional settings. Correctional health environments present unique IPAC challenges because they combine healthcare delivery, congregate living, security requirements, and complex operational realities. This conversation explores the...

In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast , we discuss Hantavirus and Ebola virus and what these high-consequence infectious diseases or special pathogens can teach us about infection prevention and control preparedness. Although Hantavirus and Ebola virus are very different infections, both highlight the need for strong planning, early recognition, risk assessment, communication,...

In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast , we discuss the important role of infection prevention and control during healthcare construction, renovation, maintenance, and repair projects. Construction activity in healthcare environments can create infection prevention and control risks related to dust, airflow, water systems, containment, environmental contamination, and disruption...

In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast , recorded on-site as part of the IPAC Conference Episode Series, Wayne Tucker explores education, training, certification, and recertification in infection prevention and control. With perspectives from APIC and CBIC, the conversation discusses the importance of professional development, lifelong learning, certification pathways, maintaini...

In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast , recorded on-site as part of the IPAC Conference Episode Series, Wayne Tucker speaks with leaders from APIC about the collaboration between APIC and IPAC Canada. The conversation explores the value of professional partnerships, shared learning, cross-border collaboration, and the role that organizations can play in supporting infection pre...

In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast , we discuss the important role IPAC Hubs play in supporting infection prevention and control across long-term care, retirement homes, and other settings. IPAC Hubs provide valuable guidance, education, outbreak support, risk assessment assistance, and practical infection prevention and control expertise to organizations across the sector....

This special preview episode of the Infection Control Exchange Podcast highlights some of the important conversations that will be recorded live during the upcoming IPAC Canada 2026 National Conference in Toronto, Ontario. Topics already booked for the conference podcast series include: • IPAC and the Butterfly Model• Education, Training, and Certification Pathways in IPAC• Emerging Fungal Pathoge...

Hand Hygiene: The Simplest Practice We Still Get Wrong 🧼 World Hand Hygiene Day Special Episode We all know hand hygiene is important—but what if compliance drops at the exact moment it matters most… during outbreaks? In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange, we explore why hand hygiene failures are often not a knowledge problem, but a behaviour, systems, and culture problem. Topics incl...

Outbreak Management in Healthcare Outbreaks don’t fail because we don’t know what to do — they can fail when systems can’t keep up in real time. In this episode of the Infection Control Exchange , we explore how outbreaks actually unfold across healthcare settings and why traditional approaches to tracking and managing cases often break down under pressure. Drawing on experience across public heal...

Infection prevention and control is often viewed as the responsibility of IPAC teams—but in reality, successful IPAC programs depend on alignment among key internal and external stakeholders across the entire healthcare system. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore the critical role of both internal and external stakeholders in shaping IPAC outcomes. From frontline...

Outbreak Line Listing: Why the Details Matter in Infection Prevention and Control In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast , we take a deep dive into one of the most important—and often underappreciated—tools in outbreak management: the line list. Using an outbreak scenario, this episode walks through the structure of a line list and explains how each data element contributes to e...

Why Healthcare Workers Should Never Work While Sick In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast , Wayne Tucker explores an important but often overlooked infection prevention risk in healthcare settings: staff working while sick. While healthcare workers are deeply committed to their patients/residents and colleagues, reporting to work with symptoms can unintentionally increase the r...

In this Infection Control Exchange – Quick Insight episode , Wayne Tucker discusses the critical role leadership plays in the success of infection prevention and control programs. While IPAC is often associated with technical practices such as PPE, hand hygiene, and environmental cleaning, the effectiveness of these measures is strongly influenced by organizational leadership. In this episode, Way...

When Infection Control Becomes Theatre Infection prevention and control measures are designed to reduce risk and protect patients, residents, and healthcare workers. But during times of crisis—particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic—some practices emerged that raised an important question: Were they truly reducing infection risk, or were they primarily providing reassurance? In this episode of t...

In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, Wayne Tucker steps behind the mic to share the story behind the platform. This episode explores: • The professional journey that led to the creation of the podcast • 24+ years of healthcare leadership experience across public health, long-term care, acute care, and primary care • Advanced education, including an MSc in Infection Control an...

Infection Control Saves Lives isn’t just a statement—it’s a practical truth that plays out every day in healthcare. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange , Wayne Tucker explores a mindset shift that can change practice under pressure: moving from seeing IPAC as “compliance” to seeing it as life-saving care . You’ll hear how everyday actions—hand hygiene, correct PPE use, environmental...

IPAC and Leadership | The Infection Control Exchange (Season 2) In this episode, I am addressing a gap that increases infection prevention and control (IPAC) risk in every healthcare setting: leadership not consistently following the same IPAC practices expected of frontline staff. I have repeatedly seen situations where leaders reported to work while symptomatic — a decision that increases risk t...

Environmental disinfection plays a far greater role in infection prevention than it’s often given credit for. In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast , I’m joined by Bunzl Canada to discuss how environmental disinfectants contribute to outbreak prevention, daily risk reduction, and safer healthcare environments. We explore why environmental disinfection is frequently undervalued,...

In Part 4 of this construction and infection prevention series, we focus on what happens after construction is complete and spaces become operational — a phase where infection risk often resurfaces quietly and unexpectedly. This episode explores: • Post-occupancy infection risks and blind spots • HVAC and water system recommissioning • Residual dust and environmental cleaning/disinfecting • Orient...

Construction & Infection Prevention – Part 3: Where Risk Actually Lives In Part 3 of the Construction & IPAC series, we move beyond policy and into practice. This episode explores where infection risks actually emerge during healthcare construction projects — including: Anteroom failures and barrier breakdowns Dust control, airflow, and pressure issues Water system disruptions and opportun...

In Part 2 of this three-part Construction Series, we focus exclusively on design-stage decisions in healthcare construction and renovation. This episode examines how infection risk is often quietly embedded during planning — through assumptions about workflow, room size, hand hygiene placement, storage, materials, and airflow design intent. This is not an episode about construction execution or ou...