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Hot Mic, Cold Virus

by Rochelle Beard

Hot Mic, Cold Virus, a publication of RBIP Consulting, is a deep dive into the fascinating world of infection prevention. Join me as I chat with infection preventionists, healthcare heroes, brilliant scientists, and subject matter experts to uncover their incredible journeys, toughest challenges, and biggest wins. From surprising stories to expert insights, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stop infections and protect lives.Video episodes are available on the YouTube channel: @RBeardIPwww.rbipconsulting.com

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Episodes

  1. Infection Prevention in Schools: A Nurse's Frontline Perspective

    In this episode of Hot Mic, Cold Virus, Rochelle is joined by Dr. Andrea Tanner, a school nurse, college professor, and advocate for student health, to explore the often-overlooked world of infection prevention in schools. From navigating outbreaks to promoting hand hygiene and vaccination…

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  2. Summer Safety

    In this episode of Hot Mic Cold Virus, I dive into the sticky, sweaty world of infection prevention during summer fun. Whether you're hitting the lake, grilling in the backyard, or sending your kids to camp, summer brings a whole new set of germ risks. We unpack the most common summer...

  3. EVS: The Unsung Heroes of Healthcare Safety

    In this episode, Rochelle is joined by Charlie Stillings for a deep dive into the often-overlooked world of Environmental Services (EVS). They talk about how EVS teams are essential to infection prevention, what gets in the way of collaboration, and why it's time we stop treating their work like...

  4. Science Communication Part 2: Myth Busting

    In this solo episode, Rochelle tackles some of the most common health myths — and sets the record straight with science. From whether cold weather actually gives you a cold, to the truth about sweating out a fever, food safety myths, and that old claim about dog mouths being cleaner than ours —...

  5. Science Communication: A Conversation with This Podcast Will Kill You

    In this episode of 🎙️ Hot Mic, Cold Virus, Rochelle is joined by the brilliant hosts of This Podcast Will Kill You to talk all things science communication. We chat about the origins of their hit podcast, the tightrope walk of making science both accurate and engaging, and the ongoing challenges...

  6. Sick & Significant: Measles

    History is full of legendary figures and pivotal moments—but behind many of them lurked an unseen force: disease. The Sick & Significant episodes dive into the infections that shaped history and the illnesses that afflicted the famous. From epidemics that altered the course of nations to the...

  7. Measles: Decline with No Regrets

    Welcome to the third episode of Hot Mic, Cold Virus! 🎙️ Today, Rochelle is joined by Meg Sorg—Doctor of Nursing Practice, pediatric nurse practitioner, assistant professor, and a current medical student. Together, they take a deep dive into measles, one of the most contagious viruses of all…

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  8. Infection Prevention in Behavioral Health

    Welcome to Episode 2 of Hot Mic, Cold Virus! (The podcast formerly known as Let's Talk About It). 🎉 This time, Rochelle is diving into the fascinating world of infection prevention in behavioral health! 🏥💭She sits down with an IP who also has a background as a behavioral health nurse to unpack...

  9. Outbreak Investigation

    Welcome to the first episode of the new series, Hot Mic, Cold Virus! 🎉 In this kickoff episode, Rochelle sits down with a Kentucky-based Infection Preventionist to dive into her experience managing a Candida auris outbreak. 🦠 They talk about how she first discovered the outbreak, the key steps…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Hot Mic, Cold Virus, a publication of RBIP Consulting, is a deep dive into the fascinating world of infection prevention. Join me as I chat with infection preventionists, healthcare heroes, brilliant scientists, and subject matter experts to uncover their incredible journeys, toughest challenges, and biggest wins. From surprising stories to expert insights, each episode pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to stop infections and protect lives.Video episodes are available on the YouTube channel: @RBeardIPwww.rbipconsulting.com

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Rochelle Beard

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Hot Mic, Cold Virus, a publication of RBIP Consulting, is a deep dive into the fascinating world of infection prevention. Join me as I chat with infection preventionists, healthcare heroes, brilliant scientists, and subject matter experts to uncover their incredible journeys, toughest challenges,...

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Hot Mic, Cold Virus is created and hosted by Rochelle Beard.
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