Season 2 Episode 3: January 30, 2026 | Expanding Protection Against CABSI and CLABSI

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In this episode, DJ Shannon, an infection preventionist, discusses the challenges and advancements in preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). The conversation covers persistent challenges faced by clinicians, the impact of bloodstream infections on health care systems, evolving standards in infection prevention, and the importance of collaboration among health care professionals. Mr Shannon also highlights innovations in vascular access protection and the significance of clinician confidence in adopting new practices.

DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, AL-CIP, FAPIC

DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, AL-CIP, FAPIC, has been involved in infection prevention and infectious diseases for over a decade, with experience spanning research, state public health, academics, and acute care hospitals. With a background in human biology and epidemiology, his focus is on the intersection of antimicrobial resistance, device-associated infections, and infection prevention. Mr Shannon is the 2025 Immediate Past President of Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) Indiana. He was a clinical reviewer for the 2021 INS Infusion Therapy Standards of Practice and a co-author of the Association for Vascular Access (AVA) Standards of Care for Peripheral Intravenous Catheters. Most recently, he served as the lead author for the APIC Implementation Guide for Preventing Catheter-Associated Bloodstream Infections (CABSIs) in Adults.

Host: Derek Fox, MSN, RN, VA-BC, CRNI®, NEA-BC

Guest: DJ Shannon, MPH, CIC, VA-BC, FAPIC

In this episode, DJ Shannon, an infection preventionist, discusses the challenges and advancements in preventing catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSIs) and catheter-associated bloodstream infections (CABSI). The conversation covers persistent challenges faced by clinicians, the impact of bloodstream infections on health care systems, evolving standards in infection prevention, and the importance of collaboration among health care professionals. Mr Shannon also highlights innovations in vascular access protection and the significance of clinician confidence in adopting new practices.

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