E4 – Infection Preventionists as Collaborative Partners: Lela Luper

Infection preventionist Lela Luper joins hosts John and Bridget to explore the critical nexus of facility design and infection control in healthcare. From furr downs to fish tanks and everything in between, today's episode illustrates the often-overlooked hidden dangers in the health and residential care physical environment. Lela underscores the value of including infection preventionists early in design conversations and highlights the importance of being a collaborative partner rather than a rigid enforcer.     This episode is sponsored by Northstar Management Company: "Smart Builds Start With Us." Link to show notes: https://fgiguidelines.org/podcast/e4-infection-preventionists-as-collaborative-partners-lela-luper Learn more about AIA self-reporting LUs: https://fgiguidelines.org/aia-self-reporting-lus/  Connect with us on LinkedIn and X (Twitter)