Beyond the Surface - an ISSA Podcast
The Healthcare Surfaces Institute (HSI) presents Beyond the Surface, a compelling podcast exploring the foundational role of surfaces in healthcare environments and their impact on patient safety. Each episode delves into key topics like Healthcare Associated Infections (HAIs), surface contamination, innovative materials, the role of surfaces in healthcare environment and how and why they support or hinder effective cleaning and disinfection practices.
Featuring healthcare professionals, infection control experts, materials scientists, and HAI survivors, this podcast blends powerful personal stories with expert insights to drive the critical changes that need to take place for improved infection prevention. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and help create safer healthcare environments.
Beyond the Surface - an ISSA Podcast
The Hidden Threat: Understanding and Combating Biofilm in Healthcare Environments
Biofilm may be invisible, but its impact on patient safety is anything but. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Rodney E. Rohde returns to discuss how biofilm forms, why it's so resilient, and the critical role surfaces play in infection prevention. From bulletproof microbial communities to overlooked environmental factors like drywall and fabric, this conversation dives deep into the science—and the solutions—behind safer healthcare environments. Plus, learn why no single disinfectant is enough, and how collaborative, multimodal strategies are key to protecting patients, families, and staff.