Prof Brett Mitchell
@1healthau.bsky.social
Professor. Researcher. Infection Control Matters podcast. Nurse. Patient safety. Infection control and Infectious Disease. Editor-in-Chief of Infection, Disease & Health. 🇦🇺
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We love posters at conferences, it's where new ideas and practical ideas come from @1healthau.bsky.social was at ICPIC in Geneva and @emrsa15.bsky.social at the IPS conference in Brighton, UK. Listen to what we found infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ #IDSky Ground-up assessment of IPC? - Genius!
Infection Control Matters
A podcast on topics related to preventing and controlling infection
infectioncontrolmatters.com
October 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We love posters at conferences, it's where new ideas and practical ideas come from @1healthau.bsky.social was at ICPIC in Geneva and @emrsa15.bsky.social at the IPS conference in Brighton, UK. Listen to what we found infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ #IDSky Ground-up assessment of IPC? - Genius!
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Great to see the CLEEN trial highlighted in the #IDWeek2025 session Influential Publications in Health Care Epidemiology! Strong work @1healthau.bsky.social 👏🏻
Presenting by @trtalbot.bsky.social
📄: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Presenting by @trtalbot.bsky.social
📄: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
October 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Great to see the CLEEN trial highlighted in the #IDWeek2025 session Influential Publications in Health Care Epidemiology! Strong work @1healthau.bsky.social 👏🏻
Presenting by @trtalbot.bsky.social
📄: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
Presenting by @trtalbot.bsky.social
📄: www.thelancet.com/journals/lan...
What do we mean my aspectic technique? This review highlights the variation in definitions, principles, and application across evidence-based literature. It is informing a larger planned program of research. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #infectioncontrol #nursing @thejhi.bsky.social
Aseptic technique in clinical nursing settings: a scoping review
Aseptic technique forms a component of standard precautions and is a foundational concept in nursing practice. The application of that standard appear…
www.sciencedirect.com
October 14, 2025 at 8:46 PM
What do we mean my aspectic technique? This review highlights the variation in definitions, principles, and application across evidence-based literature. It is informing a larger planned program of research. www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti... #infectioncontrol #nursing @thejhi.bsky.social
Infection Prevention and Control is at a critical juncture.
Preventing infections saves lives.
So why are we underfunding it?
Read more below 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/infect...
#infectioncontrol #patientsafety #skyid #idsky #hospitals #infections #patients #consumers
Preventing infections saves lives.
So why are we underfunding it?
Read more below 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/infect...
#infectioncontrol #patientsafety #skyid #idsky #hospitals #infections #patients #consumers
Infection Prevention & Control (IPC) at a critical juncture
Preventing Infections Saves Lives. So Why Are We Underfunding It? One in ten patients admitted to hospital today have an infection acquired since their admission to hospital.
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October 3, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Infection Prevention and Control is at a critical juncture.
Preventing infections saves lives.
So why are we underfunding it?
Read more below 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/infect...
#infectioncontrol #patientsafety #skyid #idsky #hospitals #infections #patients #consumers
Preventing infections saves lives.
So why are we underfunding it?
Read more below 👇
www.linkedin.com/pulse/infect...
#infectioncontrol #patientsafety #skyid #idsky #hospitals #infections #patients #consumers
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Cutting CDC and IPC funding in the US – Implications and what can we do?
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
Cutting CDC and IPC funding in the US - Implications and what can we do? | Infection Control Matters
In this podcast, Brett and Phil have a chat with Professor David Weber on the sidelines of the ICPIC conference in Geneva. We chat about the funding cuts for the WHO and the US CDC, including the disb...
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October 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Cutting CDC and IPC funding in the US – Implications and what can we do?
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
Cutting CDC and IPC funding in the US – Implications and what can we do?
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
Cutting CDC and IPC funding in the US - Implications and what can we do? | Infection Control Matters
In this podcast, Brett and Phil have a chat with Professor David Weber on the sidelines of the ICPIC conference in Geneva. We chat about the funding cuts for the WHO and the US CDC, including the disb...
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com
October 1, 2025 at 10:05 AM
Cutting CDC and IPC funding in the US – Implications and what can we do?
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
In our latest podcast we chat with Prof Weber about funding cuts for WHO & US CDC, including HICPAC – and what this means for IPC. #infectioncontrol #patientsafety
infectioncontrolmatters.podbean.com/e/the-state-...
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📣 Environmental cleaning is complex but essential for preventing hospital-acquired infections #HAI
Mitchell @1healthau.bsky.social et al review & advise on hospital cleaning programmes: when properly designed, patients & hospitals benefit
#IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295...
Mitchell @1healthau.bsky.social et al review & advise on hospital cleaning programmes: when properly designed, patients & hospitals benefit
#IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295...
Hospital cleaning: considerations for designing and maintaining a successful environmental cleaning program
There are nuances and complexities associated with designing and implementing cleaning
programs in hospitals and healthcare. As such, like many aspects of infection prevention
and control, a multimoda...
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July 3, 2025 at 1:58 PM
📣 Environmental cleaning is complex but essential for preventing hospital-acquired infections #HAI
Mitchell @1healthau.bsky.social et al review & advise on hospital cleaning programmes: when properly designed, patients & hospitals benefit
#IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295...
Mitchell @1healthau.bsky.social et al review & advise on hospital cleaning programmes: when properly designed, patients & hospitals benefit
#IDSky #clinmicro #MedSky
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295...
Hospital cleaning: considerations for designing and maintaining a successful environmental cleaning program
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295... #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #cleanhospitals #healthservices
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295... #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #cleanhospitals #healthservices
Hospital cleaning: considerations for designing and maintaining a successful environmental cleaning program
There are nuances and complexities associated with designing and implementing cleaning
programs in hospitals and healthcare. As such, like many aspects of infection prevention
and control, a multimoda...
www.cmi-comms.com
June 29, 2025 at 10:09 AM
Hospital cleaning: considerations for designing and maintaining a successful environmental cleaning program
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295... #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #cleanhospitals #healthservices
www.cmi-comms.com/article/S295... #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #cleanhospitals #healthservices
One of my most enjoyable episodes making. Hope other enjoy #infection #infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #idsky
Toilets - the plume of doom? @1healthau.bsky.social and @emrsa15.bsky.social have a chat in the pub about a paper on air disinfection in toilets (with a few digressions). Latest podcasts here infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/
Infection Control Matters
A podcast on topics related to preventing and controlling infection
infectioncontrolmatters.com
June 26, 2025 at 7:18 AM
One of my most enjoyable episodes making. Hope other enjoy #infection #infectioncontrol #infectionprevention #idsky
Government funding for healthcare infection prevention research
Bottom line: 0.2% of all government research funding in the past decade has gone to infection prevention research.
In era of #AMR prevention strategies & evidence are vital.
#IDsky #infectious
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Bottom line: 0.2% of all government research funding in the past decade has gone to infection prevention research.
In era of #AMR prevention strategies & evidence are vital.
#IDsky #infectious
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Government funding for healthcare infection prevention research: A scoping review of the past decade
Healthcare infection prevention and control (IPC) programs are recognised globally as a system-wide strategy to support patient and staff safety. Rese…
www.sciencedirect.com
June 19, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Government funding for healthcare infection prevention research
Bottom line: 0.2% of all government research funding in the past decade has gone to infection prevention research.
In era of #AMR prevention strategies & evidence are vital.
#IDsky #infectious
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
Bottom line: 0.2% of all government research funding in the past decade has gone to infection prevention research.
In era of #AMR prevention strategies & evidence are vital.
#IDsky #infectious
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The HAPPEN study is a multi-phase, multi-centre RCT investigating whether improved oral care can reduce hospital acquired pneumonia. 11,500+ participants to date. Trial finishing in August.
Find out more and subscribe for updates: www.happenstudy.com
#infectioncontrol #IDsky #patientsafety
Find out more and subscribe for updates: www.happenstudy.com
#infectioncontrol #IDsky #patientsafety
June 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
The HAPPEN study is a multi-phase, multi-centre RCT investigating whether improved oral care can reduce hospital acquired pneumonia. 11,500+ participants to date. Trial finishing in August.
Find out more and subscribe for updates: www.happenstudy.com
#infectioncontrol #IDsky #patientsafety
Find out more and subscribe for updates: www.happenstudy.com
#infectioncontrol #IDsky #patientsafety
Our latest publication from the HAPPEN study.
Experiences of providing oral care to hospitalised patients.
www.idhjournal.com.au/article/S246...
The HAPPEN study is a multi phase, multi centre RCT exploring whether improved oral care can reduce hospital acquired pneumonia.
www.happenstudy.com
Experiences of providing oral care to hospitalised patients.
www.idhjournal.com.au/article/S246...
The HAPPEN study is a multi phase, multi centre RCT exploring whether improved oral care can reduce hospital acquired pneumonia.
www.happenstudy.com
Nurses’ experiences of providing oral care to hospitalised patients: A qualitative study
Oral care has a critical role in hospital-acquired infection prevention, is part of
fundamental nursing care, yet is poorly undertaken in hospital. The study's aim was
to understand Australian nurses'...
www.idhjournal.com.au
June 16, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Our latest publication from the HAPPEN study.
Experiences of providing oral care to hospitalised patients.
www.idhjournal.com.au/article/S246...
The HAPPEN study is a multi phase, multi centre RCT exploring whether improved oral care can reduce hospital acquired pneumonia.
www.happenstudy.com
Experiences of providing oral care to hospitalised patients.
www.idhjournal.com.au/article/S246...
The HAPPEN study is a multi phase, multi centre RCT exploring whether improved oral care can reduce hospital acquired pneumonia.
www.happenstudy.com
A CLEEN study: cleaning and disinfection of shared equipment reduce infection and SAVES hospitals money. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #IDsky #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #nursing #cleaning
May 4, 2025 at 11:40 PM
A CLEEN study: cleaning and disinfection of shared equipment reduce infection and SAVES hospitals money. jamanetwork.com/journals/jam... #IDsky #infectioncontrol #patientsafety #nursing #cleaning
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ACIPC is calling for IPC expertise to be embedded in the new Australian CDC.
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
April 11, 2025 at 12:02 AM
ACIPC is calling for IPC expertise to be embedded in the new Australian CDC.
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
It is essential for protecting consumers and healthcare workers and strengthening readiness for future infectious disease threats.
Read the statement: tinyurl.com/3nfsfsyd
#AustralianCDC #ACIPC
Improving the cleaning & disinfection of shared equipment reduces hospital-acquired infections and saves hospitals money. Paper out today in JAMA Network Open. #@escmid.bsky.social #ESCMIDGlobal #IDSky
CE paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Summary: The Conversation tinyurl.com/23mn8y7a
CE paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Summary: The Conversation tinyurl.com/23mn8y7a
Economic Evaluation of Enhanced Cleaning of Shared Medical Equipment
This economic evaluation examines whether improved environmental cleaning and disinfection of shared medical equipment would be cost-effective compared with usual care.
jamanetwork.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Improving the cleaning & disinfection of shared equipment reduces hospital-acquired infections and saves hospitals money. Paper out today in JAMA Network Open. #@escmid.bsky.social #ESCMIDGlobal #IDSky
CE paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Summary: The Conversation tinyurl.com/23mn8y7a
CE paper: jamanetwork.com/journals/jam...
Summary: The Conversation tinyurl.com/23mn8y7a
New podcast on Infection Control Matters. nv-HAP surveillance too time-consuming? Semi-automated may be easier than you think. We chat with Dr Aline Wolfensberger
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/03/05/n...
#idsky #pneumonia #infectioncontrol @emrsa15.bsky.social
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/03/05/n...
#idsky #pneumonia #infectioncontrol @emrsa15.bsky.social
nv-HAP surveillance too time-consuming? Semi-automated may be easier than you think
In this episode, Phil and Martin talk to Dr Aline Wolfensberger, Senior Attending Physician, Department of Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology at University Hospital Zurich and a Senior R…
infectioncontrolmatters.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
New podcast on Infection Control Matters. nv-HAP surveillance too time-consuming? Semi-automated may be easier than you think. We chat with Dr Aline Wolfensberger
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/03/05/n...
#idsky #pneumonia #infectioncontrol @emrsa15.bsky.social
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/03/05/n...
#idsky #pneumonia #infectioncontrol @emrsa15.bsky.social
If you are a registered nurse or EN in Aus or NZ, we would love your input into this survey around aseptic technique. Help shape what happens next. #nursing #nurse #nursingpractice #aseptictechnique #infectioncontrol
www.linkedin.com/posts/hannah...
www.linkedin.com/posts/hannah...
Hannah Kent on LinkedIn: Shaping Practice: Share Your Insights on Aseptic Technique in Clinical…
Nurses across Australia and New Zealand—We Need Your Input We are inviting nurses to participate in a survey exploring how aseptic technique is understood and…
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February 6, 2025 at 9:37 PM
If you are a registered nurse or EN in Aus or NZ, we would love your input into this survey around aseptic technique. Help shape what happens next. #nursing #nurse #nursingpractice #aseptictechnique #infectioncontrol
www.linkedin.com/posts/hannah...
www.linkedin.com/posts/hannah...
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Probably the saddest episode we've put out as @1healthau.bsky.social @plr-aus.bsky.social and Kate Browne discuss the failure to get the Intermittent self-catheterisation study over the line. The disappointment is palpable. infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ #IDSky
Infection Control Matters
A podcast on topics related to preventing and controlling infection
infectioncontrolmatters.com
February 5, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Probably the saddest episode we've put out as @1healthau.bsky.social @plr-aus.bsky.social and Kate Browne discuss the failure to get the Intermittent self-catheterisation study over the line. The disappointment is palpable. infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ #IDSky
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In this week's podcast, @1healthau.bsky.social and @plr-aus.bsky.social take a walk round the posters at the ACIPC Conference in Melbourne and pick out a few of their favourites for a discussion. Listen on Spotify, Apple, via the website infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ Posters on the website too
Infection Control Matters
A podcast on topics related to preventing and controlling infection
infectioncontrolmatters.com
January 22, 2025 at 10:22 AM
In this week's podcast, @1healthau.bsky.social and @plr-aus.bsky.social take a walk round the posters at the ACIPC Conference in Melbourne and pick out a few of their favourites for a discussion. Listen on Spotify, Apple, via the website infectioncontrolmatters.com/latest/ Posters on the website too
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Chlorhexidine or hydrophobic PICCs were not superior to standard polyurethane PICCs for the prevention of device failure due to infectious or noninfectious complications. Read the full PICNIC trial results: nej.md/3Pqk25M
#MedSky
#MedSky
January 11, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Chlorhexidine or hydrophobic PICCs were not superior to standard polyurethane PICCs for the prevention of device failure due to infectious or noninfectious complications. Read the full PICNIC trial results: nej.md/3Pqk25M
#MedSky
#MedSky
Our latest podcast. Engaging Junior Doctors in IPC.
We chat with Dr Sarah Browning and junior doctors about a program being run in Hunter New England (NSW) #IDsky #infectioncontrol
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/01/08/e...
We chat with Dr Sarah Browning and junior doctors about a program being run in Hunter New England (NSW) #IDsky #infectioncontrol
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/01/08/e...
Engaging Junior Doctors in IPC
In this episode recorded at the 2024 Australasian College of Infection Prevention and Control (ACIPC) Conference in Melbourne, Brett and Phil talk to Dr Sarah Browning (ID Physician at Hunter New E…
infectioncontrolmatters.com
January 8, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Our latest podcast. Engaging Junior Doctors in IPC.
We chat with Dr Sarah Browning and junior doctors about a program being run in Hunter New England (NSW) #IDsky #infectioncontrol
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/01/08/e...
We chat with Dr Sarah Browning and junior doctors about a program being run in Hunter New England (NSW) #IDsky #infectioncontrol
infectioncontrolmatters.com/2025/01/08/e...
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It's that time of year again. Here are my top 10 ID papers of 2024
1. My opinion
2. Practice changing, paradigm-shifting or dogma challenging
3. Not COVID
4. Alphabetical order by first author
5. CoI for 4 and 5 (I am an author)
Summary slide here, details in thread
#IDSky #Top10IDpapers
1. My opinion
2. Practice changing, paradigm-shifting or dogma challenging
3. Not COVID
4. Alphabetical order by first author
5. CoI for 4 and 5 (I am an author)
Summary slide here, details in thread
#IDSky #Top10IDpapers
December 23, 2024 at 2:42 AM
It's that time of year again. Here are my top 10 ID papers of 2024
1. My opinion
2. Practice changing, paradigm-shifting or dogma challenging
3. Not COVID
4. Alphabetical order by first author
5. CoI for 4 and 5 (I am an author)
Summary slide here, details in thread
#IDSky #Top10IDpapers
1. My opinion
2. Practice changing, paradigm-shifting or dogma challenging
3. Not COVID
4. Alphabetical order by first author
5. CoI for 4 and 5 (I am an author)
Summary slide here, details in thread
#IDSky #Top10IDpapers
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Final podcast of the year and @1healthau.bsky.social @plr-aus.bsky.social and @emrsa15.bsky.social discuss favourite conferences, papers and podcasts. As usual it’s none too serious. infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/12/19/t... find us on all podcast hosting sites. #IDSky #IPSky
The 2024 End of Year Special
In this episode, Brett, Phil and Martin reflect on the year. We chat about favourite podcasts, papers and conferences in our usual informal manner (well probably even more informal than normal). Pa…
infectioncontrolmatters.com
December 19, 2024 at 12:19 PM
Final podcast of the year and @1healthau.bsky.social @plr-aus.bsky.social and @emrsa15.bsky.social discuss favourite conferences, papers and podcasts. As usual it’s none too serious. infectioncontrolmatters.com/2024/12/19/t... find us on all podcast hosting sites. #IDSky #IPSky
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In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care - does it help?
Latest podcast on Infection Control Matters out now.
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#IDsky #IPsky #infectioncontrol
@emrsa15.bsky.social @1healthau.bsky.social
Latest podcast on Infection Control Matters out now.
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#IDsky #IPsky #infectioncontrol
@emrsa15.bsky.social @1healthau.bsky.social
In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care - Does it help? | Infection Control Matters
In this episode of ICMs we talk to the authors of a world first multi-centre double blind cross-over randomised control trial, which explored the effect of in-room air purification on acute respirator...
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December 4, 2024 at 4:40 AM
In-room air purification to prevent respiratory infection in aged care - does it help?
Latest podcast on Infection Control Matters out now.
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#IDsky #IPsky #infectioncontrol
@emrsa15.bsky.social @1healthau.bsky.social
Latest podcast on Infection Control Matters out now.
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#IDsky #IPsky #infectioncontrol
@emrsa15.bsky.social @1healthau.bsky.social