{"podcast":{"title":"American Journal of Infection Control: Science Into Practice","slug":"american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674","podcast_index_feed_id":4122674,"rss_url":"https://ajicscience.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"http://www.ajicscienceintopractice.org/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/4/c/a/f4ca4baf051b23bcbafc7308ab683e82/AJIC_Podcast_art_official.jpg","author":"Paula Bellenoit","episode_count":59,"summary":"Join infection preventionists as they have conversations with authors of the latest research in the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC) about how to advance the science and practice of infection prevention and control. While learning how to put the latest science into practice, maybe you will be inspired to take the next steps to develop your own research projects.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-04T14:20:57.132590+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674"},"episode":{"title":"#55 Building CIC Confidence: Why Infection Prevention Training Consistency Matters","slug":"55-building-cic-confidence-why-infection-prevention-training-consistency-matters","published_at":"2026-02-05T05:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674/55-building-cic-confidence-why-infection-prevention-training-consistency-matters","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674","url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ajicscience/AJIC055_cic-confidence-training-consistancy.mp3","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ajicscience/AJIC055_cic-confidence-training-consistancy.mp3?dest-id=2959199","summary":"Have you ever tackled a complex job without a manual? In this episode, we dive into the reality of infection prevention training and explore how variability in orientation impacts CIC preparedness among infection preventionists in Texas. The conversation highlights a heavy reliance on on-the-job training, limited use of standardized onboarding tools, and significant disparities in certification, particularly among rural and non-acute care professionals. Join hosts Nicki and Jess as they unpack why structured resources like the APIC Novice Roadmap and APIC Text matter. We also hear key insights from Dr. Kayla Ruch, who shares firsthand experiences and actionable solutions to strengthen training pathways, improve CIC readiness, and support a more resilient infection prevention workforce. With special guest: Kayla Ruch, PhD, MPH, CPH, HACP, CIC, Senior Instructional Developer for Infection Prevention and Control, Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI)","meta_description":"Have you ever tackled a complex job without a manual? In this episode, we dive into the reality of infection prevention training and explore how variabili…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1971,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674/episodes/55-building-cic-confidence-why-infection-prevention-training-consistency-matters/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/american-journal-of-infection-control-science-into-practice-4122674/55-building-cic-confidence-why-infection-prevention-training-consistency-matters.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}