Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC, is a certified coach and CEO of Innovative Partnership Institute, LLC.
Dear Helpdesk: Advocating for Novice Infection Preventionists
August 23rd 2024How can you help novice infection preventionists in such a challenging yet rewarding field? Dear Helpdesk answers with assistance from Rebecca Bartles, DrPH, CIC, FAPIC, executive director of the Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation for Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology.
Dear Helpdesk: Uplifting Team Morale During Financial Uncertainty and Layoff Threats
August 13th 2024Maintaining team morale during financial instability and potential layoffs requires clear communication, emotional support, and professional development opportunities to reassure and retain valuable team members.
Dealing With Burnout and Prioritization in Understaffed Infection Prevention Teams
Published: July 31st 2024 | Updated: July 31st 2024An infection preventionist leader shares strategies for navigating overwhelming workloads, recruiting support, and communicating effectively with management while addressing burnout in an understaffed environment.
IP LifeLine: Keeping it Together When Things Fall Apart: Maintaining Balance When Life Gets Messy
July 25th 2024Balancing personal struggles and professional responsibilities during crises requires self-awareness, self-compassion, healthy boundaries, and support networks. Embrace these strategies to navigate and overcome challenges.