Oct 12, 202637 minS2
Does a faster test always lead to a better decision? In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange, recorded at IPAC GTA Education Day, host Wayne Tucker explores rapid antigen testing versus PCR for influenza A...
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Infection Control Exchange
Hosted by Wayne Tucker · health · EN-CA
About this Podcast:
Infection Control Exchange is a podcast dedicated to advancing infection prevention and healthcare quality improvement. Hosted by Wayne Tucker, BA, MSc (Psych), MSc (IPAC), EMBA, CIC, LTC-CIP, each episode explores real-world infection-control practices, outbreak preparedness, and lessons from healthcare and long-term-care environments. Join the conversation and strengthen your infection prevention impact.
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What is Infection Control Exchange about?
Infection Control Exchange is a podcast dedicated to advancing infection prevention and healthcare quality improvement. Hosted by Wayne Tucker, BA, MSc (Psych), MSc (IPAC), EMBA, CIC, LTC-CIP, each episode explores real-world infection-control practices, outbreak preparedness, and lessons from healthcare and long-term-care environments. Join the conversation and strengthen your infection prevention impact.
Who hosts Infection Control Exchange?
Infection Control Exchange is hosted by Wayne Tucker. The show has published 54 episodes to date.
What has Infection Control Exchange covered recently?
Recent episodes include "PCR vs. Rapid Antigen Testing: What It Means for Isolation and Patient Care" (12 October 2026, 37 minutes), "Construction & IPAC in Long-Term Care: Managing Risk, Protecting Residents" (5 October 2026, 48 minutes), and "A Standalone National Occupational Classification Code for IPAC Professionals" (1 October 2026, 16 minutes).
How often does Infection Control Exchange publish?
Infection Control Exchange publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 45 minutes across 54 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Infection Control Exchange?
Booking probability for Infection Control Exchange is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Infection Control Exchange requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Infection Control Exchange's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Infection Control Exchange?
The strongest fits for Infection Control Exchange are Health & Wellness Services and Hospitals. Infection Control Exchange has a health audience.
About the host
Wayne Tucker hosts Infection Control Exchange, a health podcast with 54 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Oct 5, 202648 minS2
Construction and renovation in long-term care take place in a setting that is both a care environment and someone’s home. How can teams manage infection risks while protecting residents’ routines, comfort and quality of...
- Oct 1, 202616 minS2
Who counts as an ICP—and who is missing from the picture? Canada’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) includes infection control roles within its registered nursing category. Yet the IPAC workforce includes...
- Sep 29, 202629 minS2
Building an Infection Control Culture in Oral Surgery A written protocol is essential, but what happens during a busy clinical day? In an oral surgery practice, infection control culture shows up in the decisions staff...
- Sep 2, 202638 minS2
Welcome to Episode 50 of The Infection Control Exchange and Episode 3 of our four-part MDRD series: “Sterilization: Proving the Process Worked.” A completed sterilizer cycle does not automatically mean a load is ready...
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- Aug 31, 202658 minS3
Protecting patients or residents does not always make you popular. Infection control professionals are sometimes viewed as the “infection control police.” They may be blamed for affecting patient flow through isolation...
Episode #33
MDRD Series - Episode 2 of 4: Cleaning and Decontamination—Where Safe Reprocessing Begins
Aug 24, 202633 minS2Before a reusable medical device can be disinfected, sterilized or safely returned to patient care, it must first be correctly disassembled, thoroughly cleaned and carefully inspected. In Part 2 of the Infection Control...
- Aug 20, 202642 minS2
MDRD Series — Episode 1 of 4: The Journey Begins — Point of Use to Decontamination The journey of a reusable medical device doesn't begin in the sterilizer. It begins the moment the device is finished being used. In...
- Aug 15, 202627 minS2
Disposable or reusable? It sounds like a simple choice, but selecting gowns for healthcare environments involves much more than deciding whether a gown gets discarded or sent to the laundry. In Episode 2 of the...
- Aug 12, 202627 minS2
Not all healthcare gowns provide the same protection. In Episode 1 of this two-part Infection Control Exchange series, we explore the different types of gowns used throughout healthcare and how the required level of...
- Jul 20, 202647 minS2
Germs don't announce their arrival. Every day, healthcare professionals make decisions that can prevent transmission before it occurs or allow infections to spread when action is delayed. In this conference episode of...
- Jul 10, 202658 minS2
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...
- Jul 8, 202651 minS2
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...
- Jul 6, 202647 minS2
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...
Episode #24
IPAC and Correctional Settings
Jun 24, 202648 minS2In 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...
- Jun 22, 20261h 1mS2
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...
Episode #22
IPAC and Construction in Healthcare Settings
Jun 19, 202645 minS2In 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...
- Jun 17, 202657 minS2
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...
Episode #20
APIC & IPAC Canada Collaboration
Jun 15, 20261h 1mS2In 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...
- Jun 12, 20261 hourS2
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...
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