AI in Infection Prevention: Beyond Automation to Smarter Risk Detection

Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering healthcare—but what does it actually mean for infection prevention and control?In Season 2, Episode 1 of The Infection Control Exchange Podcast, we explore how AI can support infection prevention teams by identifying patterns, correlations, and emerging risks that traditional surveillance methods may miss.This episode moves beyond hype and automation to focus on practical, responsible applications of AI, including:Detecting hospital-associated infection patterns across multiple sitesIdentifying correlations that would be difficult for humans to see at scaleUnderstanding the difference between correlation and causationWhy AI should support—not replace—clinical judgmentThe critical role of governance, oversight, and infection prevention leadershipThis episode sets the foundation for Season 2, which focuses on AI, design, construction, and the future of infection prevention and control.