Did you ever wonder how Infection Prevention Program Standards were developed for Critical Access Hospitals? In this podcast, IP experts discuss their work in customizing standards to meet the unique needs of smaller hospitals. They share the challenges faced, the importance of supporting IPs in such settings, and the role of the APIC-IP competency model. They also discus the impact of these changes on staffing, management, and critical areas like ENDO and OR. Join them as they share valuable insights and strategies that led to their success. Listen now! With special guests: Kathleen McMullen, MPH, CIC, FAPIC, FSHEA, Director for Infection Prevention at Mercy, Angela Gray, BA, BSN, RN, CIC, Infection Prevention Specialist for Aspirus St. Luke's, and Jessica Banks, RN, Infection Preventionist and Education Coordinator, Mercy Hospital Aurora and Cassville