PSQH: The Podcast Episode 145 – Common Misconceptions About Hand Hygiene Compliance
On episode 145 of PSQH: The Podcast, Aaron Woodall, Chief of Infection Prevention & Control for Tampa/VISN 8 Veterans Integrated Service Network within the Department of Veterans Affairs, and Owen Parr, Vice President of Sales, BioVigil, discuss common misconceptions about hand hygiene compliance. This episode is sponsored by BioVigil.
Aaron A. Woodall, MPH, CIC, LTC-CIP, is the Chief of Infection Prevention & Control for Tampa/VISN 8 Veterans Integrated Service Network within the Department of Veterans Affairs. An infection preventionist with nearly two decades of global experience, Aaron’s career began in military combat medicine and public health efforts across Eastern Afghanistan, Europe, Middle East and Africa. His expertise spans diverse healthcare environments, including public health, major hospitals, long-term acute care, spinal cord injury, home care, laboratory, inpatient behavioral health, homeless shelters, and long-term care.
Owen Parr serves as Vice President of Sales at BioVigil, where he partners with healthcare leaders to drive innovation in patient safety through electronic hand hygiene monitoring. He has guided numerous hospitals and health systems through the evaluation, selection, and successful implementation of hand hygiene compliance solutions. Owen has over 30 years of experience across the healthcare spectrum including pharmaceuticals, supply chain, and medical technology. His consultative approach and deep understanding of clinical and operational priorities have made him a trusted advisor to infection prevention teams and hospital executives alike. Prior to joining BioVigil, Owen held leadership roles at Johnson & Johnson and co-founded a pharmaceutical wholesale distribution company.
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