Radical Candor: Strengthening the Bond Between Infection Prevention and Public Health

What role does radical candor play in successful infection prevention and public health collaborations? On this episode of Transmission Control, hosts Garrett Hollembeak and Hank Balch talk with James Hensley, AVP of Infection Prevention at Appalachian Regional Healthcare, about the importance of open, honest communication with public health officials. James shares how his team tackled an Acinetobacter baumannii outbreak through rapid interventions and point-prevalence studies, proving that public health agencies are valuable allies in the fight against microbes. Join us as James explains his philosophy of "radical candor" and how it has transformed infection prevention efforts in his system, offering essential insights for IPs looking to strengthen public health collaborations and reinforcing why infection stops where information starts. Tune in today! Make sure to follow Transmission Control on your favorite podcast app, LinkedIn, and Facebook so you never miss an episode! #TransmissionControl #InfectionPrevention #Podcast #Season1 #IP #PublicHealth #Collaboration