Monthly column: IP Lifeline
Welcome to 'IP Lifeline'
A monthly column where we delve into the dynamic world of infection prevention and control, offering professionals a unique blend of practical life skills to improve their workday. Through insightful anecdotes, expert interviews, practical advice, and some “How To’s” for the workplace, two seasoned IPs and life coaches empower their readers to navigate the dynamic world of Infection Prevention with confidence and grace.
By: Heather Saunders and Brenna Doran
Prevention Strategist Magazine
Doran, B., Saunders, H. “Infection Preventionists: Beat Burnout By Building Your Tribe”. Prevention Strategist—Summer Edition 2024.
Doran, B. “From Influence to Self-Branding: The Power of Relationships in Infection Prevention”. Prevention Strategist—Spring Edition 2024.
Doran, B. and Businsky, R. “Bounce Back From Burnout: Understand the Cause and Start to Heal”. Prevention Strategist—Winter Edition 2023.
Doran, B. and Businsky, R. “Did Infection Preventionists Experience Stress, Burnout. Or All of the Above” Prevention Strategist—Summer Edition 2023.
Infection COntrol: Dear HelpDEsk
Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC "Dear Helpdesk: IP Voices From the Trenches: What Leadership Fails to Grasp About Your Job" Febuary 26, 2026
Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC "IP Lifelien: What Is the IP Paradox? Numbers Tell the Story of Underresourced Experts in a High-Stakes Environment" January 28, 2026
Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC "The Invisible Threats: An IP's Guide to Advocating for Sterile Processing" December 18, 2025
Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC "Stopping the Line: A Tale of 2 Hospitals" December 8, 2025
Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC "IP LifeLine: A Blessing in Disguise; Navigating a Job Loss in Infection Prevention" December 1, 2025
Brenna Doran, PhD, MA, ACC, CIC " "From Concept to Impact: Designing the Research Inquiry – The Art of the Survey" April 26, 2024