#133 – Trash talk: Earth Day Special on Healthcare Sustainability and Stewardship

#133 – Trash talk: Earth Day Special on Healthcare Sustainability and Stewardship

Author: Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists April 17, 2026 Duration: 48:05

Climate change in the context of healthcare can feel overwhelming but it doesn’t have to be paralyzing. We’re diving into the intersection of climate change and antimicrobial resistance with a focus on practical, actionable steps healthcare organizations can take.   Drs. Shreya Doshi, Andrea Pallotta and Preeti Jaggi join Dr. Whitney Buckel to talk about what’s real, what matters for healthcare, and where stewardship teams can make a meaningful impact.

References:

1.       Sustainabil‑ID. https://sustainabil-id.com/

2.       National Academy of Medicine. Climate Collaborative.https://nam.edu/our-work/programs/climate-and-health/climate-collaborative/

3.       Medicine for a Changing Planet. https://www.medicineforachangingplanet.org

4.       Cascades Canada. https://cascadescanada.ca/

5.       EcoRxChoice. https://ecorxchoice.com

6.       Rx for Climate. https://www.rxforclimate.org/

7.       Practice Greenhealth. https://practicegreenhealth.org

8.       Healthcare Without Harm. https://healthcarewithoutharm.org

9.       Healthcare Sustainability and Infectious Diseases. _J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc._https://academic.oup.com/jpids/pages/healthcare-sustainability-and-infectious-diseases

10.    PubMed. PMID: 40434281. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40434281/

11.    PubMed Central. PMC12616928. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12616928/

12.    Sustainable Healthcare Networks. Scale and spread quality improvement initiative promoting metronidazole IV‑to‑oral switch.https://networks.sustainablehealthcare.org.uk/resources/scale-and-spread-quality-improvement-initiative-promoting-metronidazole-iv-oral-switch-

Learn more about the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists: https://sidp.org/About

Instagram: @SIDPharm (https://www.instagram.com/sidpharm/) or @breakpointspodcast_sidp (https://www.instagram.com/breakpointspodcast_sidp/)https://www.instagram.com/breakpointspodcast_sidp/?hl=en

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sidprx

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sidp/

SIDP welcomes pharmacists and non-pharmacist members with an interest in infectious diseases, learn how to join here: https://sidp.org/Become-a-Member

Listen to Breakpoints on iTunes, Overcast, Spotify, Listen Notes, Player FM, Pocket Casts, Stitcher, Google Play, TuneIn, Blubrry, RadioPublic, or by using our RSS feed: https://sidp.pinecast.co/


Hosted by the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists, Breakpoints is a podcast dedicated to the intricate and ever-evolving world of antimicrobial therapy. Each episode delves into the practical challenges and scientific nuances faced by pharmacists on the front lines of patient care, from interpreting susceptibility data and optimizing dosing strategies to navigating the complexities of antimicrobial stewardship. The conversations in this podcast bridge the gap between groundbreaking infectious diseases research and its direct application in clinical settings, offering insights that are both academically rigorous and immediately useful. You’ll hear expert discussions on new resistance patterns, evolving treatment guidelines, and the real-world implementation of life-saving protocols. Designed for healthcare professionals committed to precision medicine, Breakpoints provides a deeper understanding of how to effectively manage infections and improve patient outcomes. Tune in for thoughtful analysis and forward-thinking dialogue that defines the critical role of specialized pharmacists in public health.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

Breakpoints
Podcast Episodes
#113 – Ask ChatGPT: The Role of AI in Healthcare [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:33
Dr. Brent Richards joins Dr. Erin McCreary to discuss the growing capability for artificial intelligence (AI) and big data in the healthcare industry. What is AI and machine learning, how can these tools enhance patient…
#112 – Say It Ain't Steno: Stenotrophomonas maltophilia Review [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:12:10
Drs. Amy Mathers and Julie Ann Justo join Dr. Erin McCreary to talk all things Stenotrophomonas maltophilia, a water-loving organism and frequent colonizer. Hear from the experts on why this organism is so difficult to t…
#111 – Dosing Consult: Rifampin Part 2 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 37:57
Drs. Henry “Chip” Chambers and Warren Rose join Dr. Megan Klatt to tackle rifampin dosing for gram-positive infections. In this episode, they break down rifampin synergy studies and discuss what is the optimal dosing of…
#109 – IDWeek 2024 Recap: Practice Changing Papers and ID Potpourri [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:49
We are back with more exciting IDWeek 2024 content. In this episode, Breakpoints hostesses Drs. Erin McCreary, Julie Ann Justo, Jeannette Bouchard, and Megan Klatt highlight more of our favorite sessions and posters at I…
#107 – Dosing Consult: Valganciclovir [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:17:05
Drs. Anne-Grete Märtson, Megan Wimmer, and Evan Clemens join Dr. Erin McCreary to tackle the one of the hottest debates among providers taking care of immunocompromised patients, valganciclovir dosing! Learn all about th…
#106 – Stewie Struggles: EHR Edition [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:02
Drs. Ed Septimus and Whitney Buckel join Dr. Jeannette Bouchard for our second episode in the series “Stewie Struggles.” In this episode, we focus on interventions within the EHR and what we can do on the end-user side o…
#104 – Dosing Consult: Rifampin Part 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:50
In this episode of Breakpoints’ Dosing Consult series, Drs. Chuck Peloquin and Gerry Davies join Dr. Megan Klatt to discuss rifampin dosing for mycobacterial infections. Hear from the experts on if higher doses are reall…