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                &lt;p&gt;In this episode of The ASHE Podcast, host Dr. Priya Nori speaks with Dr. Alexia Foy-Crowder, Dr. Pam Bailey, and Dr. Grace Pazienza about their ASHE paper, &lt;em&gt;&amp;ldquo;Stewardship opportunities in peripartum infections: a review of quality improvement initiatives and future directions&amp;rdquo;&lt;/em&gt; (September 2025).&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;They discuss why they focused on the peripartum population, the unique implementation challenges in obstetric care, and key findings from their study&amp;mdash;including the high proportion of mother&amp;ndash;baby dyads receiving antimicrobials and the striking variability across 199 identified regimens. The authors reflect on guideline discordance, the frequent presence of penicillin allergy labels, and how these issues create opportunities for stewardship intervention.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;The conversation also covers practical strategies for engaging obstetric teams, metrics for improving antibiotic use, remaining research gaps, and how stewardship in obstetrics connects to maternal health disparities and global antimicrobial resistance.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;https://www.cambridge.org/core/journals/antimicrobial-stewardship-and-healthcare-epidemiology/article/stewardship-opportunities-in-peripartum-infections-a-review-of-quality-improvement-initiatives-and-future-directions/BC262D79208E5215F7FF7562B579C6B2#article&lt;/p&gt;
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In this episode of The ASHE Podcast, host Dr. Priya Nori speaks with Dr. Alexia Foy-Crowder, Dr. Pam Bailey, and Dr. Grace Pazienza about their ASHE paper, &ldquo;Stewardship opportunities in perip...

Episode 25: Stewardship Opportunities in Peripartum Infections

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                In this episode of *The ASHE Podcast*, hosts Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Dr. Priya Nori are joined by Dr. Emine Alp Meşe, author of "Prioritizing isolation precautions: a patient-centered approach to infection prevention and control," published in Antimicrobial Stewardship &amp; Healthcare Epidemiology (Cambridge University Press, June 2025).

Together, they discuss how a patient-centered framework can transform infection prevention and control by balancing the benefits and potential harms of isolation precautions. Dr. Alp Meşe outlines a risk-based approach that considers patient, pathogen, and healthcare system factors; explores how advanced tools like omics-based susceptibility analysis and machine learning can enable personalized infection prevention; and highlights the importance of environmental controls and patient engagement in improving outcomes.
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In this episode of *The ASHE Podcast*, hosts Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Dr. Priya Nori are joined by Dr. Emine Alp Meşe, author of "Prioritizing isolation precautions: a patient-centered approach to i...

Episode 24: Prioritizing Isolation Precautions

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                In this episode, Dr. Brittany Rodriguez, Dr. Andrea Prinzi, and Dr. Denver Niles discuss their recent ASHE publication, “Uniting disciplines against antimicrobial resistance (AMR): highlights from a multidisciplinary inaugural AMR Summit.” They share key takeaways from the inaugural AMR Summit, held in November 2024, including rapid diagnostics, implementation science, next-generation sequencing, and strategies for engaging hospital leadership. The conversation closes with a call to action and priorities for advancing AMR efforts over the next two years.
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In this episode, Dr. Brittany Rodriguez, Dr. Andrea Prinzi, and Dr. Denver Niles discuss their recent ASHE publication, “Uniting disciplines against antimicrobial resistance (AMR): highlights from ...

Episode 23: Uniting Disciplines Against Antimicrobial Resistance

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                In this episode of the ASHE Podcast, we are joined by guests Michael Moran and Aurora Pop-Vicas to explore new survey findings from 42 hospitals in the SHEA Research Network on implementing colorectal surgical site infection (SSI) prevention bundles. While most hospitals consistently use IV antibiotics and CHG-alcohol skin prep, practices like glove changes, separate trays, and oral antibiotics with bowel prep lag behind. The study highlights barriers such as resistant culture, clinician non-compliance, and gaps in audit and feedback—especially in high-volume centers. Our guests share practical strategies and success stories to strengthen adherence and improve SSI prevention.
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In this episode of the ASHE Podcast, we are joined by guests Michael Moran and Aurora Pop-Vicas to explore new survey findings from 42 hospitals in the SHEA Research Network on implementing colorec...

Episode 22: Insights from the SHEA Research Network: Advancing SSI Prevention Bundles

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                In this special episode of The ASHE Podcast, we explore the potential—and limitations—of artificial intelligence in guiding antimicrobial therapy decisions. The episode features a fully AI-narrated summary of the recent ASHE article, “Can We Rely on Artificial Intelligence to Guide Antimicrobial Therapy? A Systematic Literature Review.” Using DeepSeek, an advanced AI tool, ASHE Editorial Board member Rajalakshmi Arjun  transformed this article into an accessible, audio-friendly format—offering listeners a new way to engage with research.

This episode breaks down the current landscape of AI tools in clinical decision-making for infectious diseases. The review critically examines the accuracy, reliability, and clinical integration of AI models designed to recommend or guide antimicrobial use. The episode opens with a brief introduction from ASHE Editor-in-Chief Dr. Gonzalo Bearman, followed by the AI-generated narration of the article.

It’s a first for ASHE—and possibly a glimpse into the future of how research is consumed.
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In this special episode of The ASHE Podcast, we explore the potential—and limitations—of artificial intelligence in guiding antimicrobial therapy decisions. The episode features a fully AI-narrated...

Episode 21: Can We Rely on AI to Guide Antimicrobial Therapy?


            The ASHE Podcast discusses articles recently publishing in the journal, Antimicrobial Stewardship and Healthcare Epidemiology (ASHE).  ASHE is the official publication of the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America.
        

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