Raising Awareness about Pandemic Response
Infection Control Consultant Katherine West explains why Marburg Virus is not as worrisome as some recent media headlines suggest.
Let's Get It Straight
Katherine West, RN, BSN, MSEd, DICO-C, is an infection control consultant who has worked with fire/EMS groups bringing infection control practices and training since 1978. Her podcast responds quickly to threats faced by public health and emergency medical services professionals.
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Let’s Get It Straight: What to Know about Pertussis
While viral hemorrhagic fevers are getting all the press, Pertussis is an area that needs focus.
Let’s Get It Straight: What EMS Providers Need to Know about Dengue Virus
Infection control consultant Katherine West provides information about Dengue Virus.
Let’s Get It Straight: A Review of Norovirus
Infection Control Consultant Katherine West discusses the role of EMS in combating norovirus.
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Let’s Get It Straight: Mosquito-Borne Diseases in the News
Infection control consultant Katherine West identifies mosquito-borne diseases and gives prevention measures for EMS providers.
Let’s Get It Straight: What Is the Major Organism Threat Today?
Infection control expert Katherine West explains why antibiotic resistance is a big problem right now.
Let’s Get It Straight: An Introduction to Candida Auris
Katherine West provides an overview of Candida auris and why the fungal infection could easily spread.
Let’s Get It Straight: Evidence-Based Practice
Infection control consultant Katherine West compares and contrasts N95 respirators to surgical masks for protection for EMS personnel.
Let’s Get It Straight: A New Term for an Ongoing Issue
Infection control consultant Katherine West identifies the role of EMS in the prevention of medical transport-associated infection.
Let’s Get It Straight: The Syphilis Epidemic
Infection control expert Katherine West explains what needs to be done to eliminate syphilis in the United States.
Let’s Get It Straight: What You Need to Know about Monkeypox
Katherine West explains what monkeypox is, how it is transmitted and its signs and symptoms.
Let’s Get It Straight: OSHA Education and Training Requirements
You can use this presentation to evaluate if your department meets education and training requirements.