Podcast
Voice for Infection Prevention
Hosted by Jacob Hutcherson of Clutch Recruitment · EN
Shaping the trajectory of hospital IP to ensure adequate staffing, visibility, education, and influence.
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Conversation with Madelaine Flynn, RN, MBA, GAICD
Apr 700:44:33Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! This is your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today, I’m joined by Madelaine Flynn, an Infection Prevention leader whose career journey brings a truly unique global perspective to the field. Originally from Australia, Maddie began her career as a registered nurse before finding her way into Infection Prevention early on. What started as an opportunity to make a broader impact through flu prevention and patient safety quickly grew into a long-term career marked by continuous learning, leadership growth, and a willingness to say yes to new challenges. Today, she serves in a market-level Infection Prevention leadership role here in the United States, bringing experience from both the Australian and U.S. healthcare systems. In this conversation, Maddie shares how she built her career from staff-level Infection Prevention into leadership, what she learned from managing across multiple sites and settings, and how her transition from Australia to the U.S. shaped her perspective on the profession. We also talk about the value of diverse backgrounds on Infection Prevention teams, what she looks for when hiring, and the advice she gives to professionals who want to grow into leadership roles of their own. If you’re interested in career growth, leadership development, and hearing how Infection Prevention can translate across different healthcare systems and cultures, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Let’s dive in. _________________________ Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment. Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment. Voice for Infection Prevention Website | https://voiceforip.com LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/voice-for-infection-prevention Instagram | https://instagram.com/voiceforinfectionprevention Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/voiceforip/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/voiceforip Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceforip Clutch Recruitment Jacob Hutcherson | https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-hutcherson Jonnie Jacobs | https://linkedin.com/in/jonnie-jacobs Jordan Turner | https://linkedin.com/in/jordan-turner-3ab7731a8 Website | https://clutchrecruitment.com Linkedin | https://linkedin.com/company/clutchrecruitment Instagram | https://instagram.com/clutchrecruitment Facebook | https://facebook.com/clutchrecruitment Twitter | https://twitter.com/clutchREC
Transcribe →Conversation with Dr. David Weber, MD, MPH - Sponsored by Germitec
Mar 3100:23:16Tap to summarizeThis is Jacob Hutcherson, CEO of Clutch Recruitment and host of the Voice for Infection Prevention podcast. Today, I’m joined by Dr. David J. Weber, who has spent decades working in healthcare epidemiology and Infection Prevention. He has led Hospital Epidemiology at UNC Hospitals for more than 35 years, currently serves as President-Elect of SHEA, and has published extensively on healthcare-associated infections and disinfection. About Germitec Germitec is an innovative medical technology company advancing the modernization of ultrasound probe disinfection through UV-C High-Level Disinfection (HLD) systems. As ultrasound use continues to expand across diagnostic, interventional, and point-of-care settings, Germitec’s technology is designed to help healthcare organizations reduce infection risk while simplifying complex reprocessing workflows. Visit https://www.germitec.com/en-us for more information. About Chronos® Chronos® is an automated UV-C ultrasound probe High-Level Disinfection (HLD) system and the first of its kind to receive FDA De Novo classification in the United States. Chronos® replaces complex chemical workflows with a simple three-step process: load, disinfect, and trace. The system delivers chemical-free HLD in a rapid 90-second cycle while supporting reliable, consistent disinfection performance in clinical environments. Designed to simplify probe reprocessing and reduce reliance on chemical HLD consumables, Chronos® helps healthcare organizations improve workflow efficiency while supporting infection prevention practices. _________________________ Voice for Infection Prevention is a production of Clutch Recruitment. Clutch Recruitment, founded by Jacob Hutcherson, is the leading recruiting firm exclusively committed to Infection Prevention & Control recruitment. Voice for Infection Prevention Website | https://voiceforip.com LinkedIn | https://linkedin.com/company/voice-for-infection-prevention Instagram | https://instagram.com/voiceforinfectionprevention Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/voiceforip/ Twitter | https://twitter.com/voiceforip Tik Tok | https://www.tiktok.com/@voiceforip Clutch Recruitment Jacob Hutcherson | https://linkedin.com/in/jacob-hutcherson Jonnie Jacobs | https://linkedin.com/in/jonnie-jacobs Jordan Turner | https://linkedin.com/in/jordan-turner-3ab7731a8 Website | https://clutchrecruitment.com Linkedin | https://linkedin.com/company/clutchrecruitment Instagram | https://instagram.com/clutchrecruitment Facebook | https://facebook.com/clutchrecruitment Twitter | https://twitter.com/clutchREC
Transcribe →Conversation with Melissa Bronstein, MPA, RN, CIC, FAPIC
Jun 24, 202500:43:33Tap to summarizeWelcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! I'm your host, Jacob Hutcherson, and today I’m joined by an incredible leader in the field, Melissa Bronstein, whose career journey showcases just how dynamic and evolving Infection Prevention has become. Melissa’s path started in quality control nursing, but a chance assignment to an infection control training course completely changed her career trajectory. Since then, she’s built an impressive resume, working in academic medical centers, community hospitals, and now system-wide leadership as a Vice President overseeing Infection Prevention across a healthcare system. In this conversation, we dive into how the role of Infection Prevention has expanded over the years, moving beyond just hand hygiene and isolation to include construction, air quality, environmental hygiene, and complex regulatory compliance. Melissa shares her insights on career progression, mentorship, and how Infection Preventionists can advocate for leadership support in their organizations. We also discuss the lasting impact of COVID-19 on the profession, and how IPs can maintain their influence in hospital leadership now that the crisis has passed. If you’re looking for career advice, leadership insights, or a fresh perspective on the future of Infection Prevention, this is an episode you won’t want to miss! Let’s get started.
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