Confused by endoscope reprocessing gaps? Join hosts Nikki, Jess, and guest Frankie Catalfumo as they dig into brush types, drying myths, storage debates, and why IFUs can’t be trusted blindly. Packed with humor, hard truths, and baking analogies, this episode arms you with practical advice and a few laughs to stop biofilm from crashing your sterile party. Tune in!

Guest: 
Frankie Catalfumo, MPH, CIC, CRST, Director of Practice Guidance and Health Equity, APIC

Article: https://www.ajicjournal.org/article/S0196-6553(25)00285-8/abstract

Frankie Catalfumo

Frankie Catalfumo, MPH, CIC, CRCST, is the Director of Practice Guidance and Health Equity at APIC’s Center for Research, Practice, and Innovation (CRPI). Frankie is an infection preventionist with over 10 years of experience leading collaborative initiatives in acute healthcare and the federal government. In his current role, he oversees the development of practice guidance tools that are meaningful to the association’s membership. He also leads investigative work regarding the relationship between health equity and infection prevention.

Before joining APIC, Frankie led infection prevention initiatives at Inova Health System, the Johns Hopkins Hospital, the Department of Defense, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. From the global HIV epidemic to the threat of multidrug-resistant bacteria, all infectious agents prompt the need for effective prevention and control measures. Frankie is board-certified in infection control (CIC) and in sterile processing (CRCST).