Conversation with Linda Dickey, RN, MPH, CIC, FAPIC

Welcome back to Voice for Infection Prevention! Today, I’m joined by Linda Dickey, a longtime Infection Prevention leader whose career reflects just how much this profession has evolved over the years — and how much of its success still comes down to relationships, curiosity, and a willingness to keep growing.  Linda’s journey into Infection Prevention wasn’t something she planned from the beginning. She started in nursing, found her way into the field unexpectedly, and went on to build a remarkable career spanning community hospitals, academic medicine, program leadership, national professional service, and extensive work in areas like healthcare construction and the built environment. In this conversation, Linda shares what surprised her most when she first entered Infection Prevention, how the role changed as the industry moved toward greater accountability and public reporting, and why she believes the people side of the work is just as important as the technical side. We also talk about leadership, team design, career growth, the value of professional involvement through APIC, and what she has learned from helping shape the field over time. If you’re interested in the evolution of Infection Prevention, what makes someone successful in this work, and where the profession may be headed next, 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