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Infection Control Exchange

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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Modular PPE System Prototype – Call for Partners

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/11/17

Healthcare teams need PPE systems that adapt to real-world needs—not rigid designs that never fit the environment. After 23 years in infection control and healthcare leadership, I’ve seen the same challenges repeated across LTC, acute care, and community settings.To solve this, I’m building a modular, configurable PPE storage system—a “LEGO-style” approach that allows gloves, masks, gowns, wipes, face shields, and other components to be rearranged, removed, added, or replaced in seconds.The next

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00:33:10

Episode 8 – Who I Am & How I Support Healthcare...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/11/15

Episode 8 – Who I Am & How I Support Healthcare OrganizationsIn this special episode of The Infection Control Exchange, I take a step back from the technical topics and share more about my background, my journey in infection prevention, and the hands-on support I provide across long-term care, acute care, and community settings.In this episode, I discuss:• My education, credentials, and professional experience• How I approach IPAC challenges in real-world environments• Guiding teams through

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00:43:46

Episode 7 - Inspections and Compliance: A Practical...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/11/13

Episode 7 - Inspections and Compliance: A Practical Guide for IPAC LeadersIn this episode of The Infection Control Exchange, host Wayne Tucker breaks down the realities of inspection and compliance in long-term care, drawing from years of firsthand experience with Ministry of Health inspections.Inspections often create anxiety — but they don’t have to. With the right approach, inspections can become opportunities to strengthen your infection prevention program, improve communication, and demonstrate

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01:00:30

Episode 6 - A Day in the Life of an ICP or Infection...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/11/07

🎙️ Episode 6 — A Day in the Life of an Infection PreventionistWhat does a typical day look like for an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) professional? In this two-part episode, Wayne Tucker walks through a realistic day in the life of an Infection Preventionist/IPAC Professional working in long-term care — from proactive surveillance and communication to managing an emerging outbreak.Part 1:A regular Monday begins with reviewing PCR swabs and weekend lab results, following up with Public

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01:08:15

Episode 5 – “Hand Hygiene: The Foundation That Still...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/11/02

Even though hand hygiene remains one of the most effective infection control measures against the spread of infectious disease, compliance in healthcare settings continues to fall short worldwide. Why is something so simple still so difficult to sustain?In this episode, Wayne Tucker explores the complex human, cultural, and system-level factors behind missed hand hygiene opportunities. From busy clinical environments and glove overreliance to gaps in leadership visibility and feedback culture, each

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00:30:33

Episode 4 - Building an Infection Prevention and...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/10/27

In this episode of The Infection Control Exchange, host Wayne Tucker explores what it truly means to build an Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC) culture that goes beyond policies and procedures.From leadership visibility to staff engagement, Wayne discusses how strong IPAC cultures are reflected in daily practice, not just written standards and policies. He shares real-world insights from long-term care and healthcare leadership—illustrating how small, consistent actions shape safer

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00:42:24

Episode 3 - What Is Working and Not Working in...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/10/24

In this episode of Infection Control Exchange, Wayne Tucker explores what’s working — and what still needs improvement — in infection prevention and control across healthcare environments. Drawing from experience and data, he discusses real-world challenges, system gaps, and examples of successful practices that are making a measurable difference in patient and staff safety.🎧 Host: Wayne Tucker, MSc, EMBA, LTC-CIP, CIC💡 Theme: Leadership, infection control, quality, and lessons learned from the

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00:16:56

Episode 2 - National Infection Control Week (Bridging...

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/10/20

National Infection Control Week (NICW)To celebrate NICW (Oct 20–24, 2025), I share simple ways teams can engage—daily micro-activities, friendly contests, and quick wins that keep hand hygiene and donning/doffing PPE awareness top-of-mind while protecting residents, patients, and colleagues. It is an opportunity this week to draw attention to the critical role of infection control in reducing the transmission of infectious diseases within facilities like hospitals, long-term care homes, etc. We all

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00:26:05

Episode 1 - Introduction and Vaccines

Infection Control Exchange ·

2025/10/16

Welcome to the debut episode of The Infection Control Exchange, a podcast dedicated to advancing infection prevention, control, and healthcare quality improvement.In this first episode, host Wayne Tucker, BA, MSc (Psych), EMBA, MSc (IPAC), CIC, LTC-CIP shares his journey through infection prevention and control — from his early experiences to his leadership roles across acute care, public health, primary care and long-term care environments. Wayne reflects on lessons learned, professional

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