Episode 24: Prioritizing Isolation Precautions

In this episode of *The ASHE Podcast*, hosts Dr. Gonzalo Bearman and Dr. Priya Nori are joined by Dr. Emine Alp Meşe, author of "Prioritizing isolation precautions: a patient-centered approach to infection prevention and control," published in Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology (Cambridge University Press, June 2025). Together, they discuss how a patient-centered framework can transform infection prevention and control by balancing the benefits and potential harms of isolation precautions. Dr. Alp Meşe outlines a risk-based approach that considers patient, pathogen, and healthcare system factors; explores how advanced tools like omics-based susceptibility analysis and machine learning can enable personalized infection prevention; and highlights the importance of environmental controls and patient engagement in improving outcomes.