#84 IIPW 2026

What if the evolution of infection prevention could inspire the way we approach healthcare today? Join us as we explore the theme for this year's International Infection Prevention Week—"Generations of Infection Prevention: Past, Present, Protected." Listen in as experts Rochelle Beard and Kelley Boston reflect on the history, innovations, and future of infection prevention, revealing insights into how far we've come and where we're headed. Tune in for creative ideas to celebrate the week and engage your healthcare teams! **Hosted by:** Kelly Holmes and Jess Fargher **About our Guests:** **Rochelle Beard** Rochelle Beard, MSN, RN, CIC, CPHQ, began her career in infection prevention in 2015 and has since built a career focused on improving the safety and quality of healthcare. She currently serves as a Project Manager with Stantec, bringing her clinical and infection prevention perspective to healthcare projects. Rochelle is also the founder of RBIP Consulting, where she provides infection prevention consulting, education, and mentorship, and serves on the Board of Directors for the Kentucky Association for Healthcare Quality (KAHQ). She is passionate about making infection prevention practical and approachable and helping others recognize that preventing infections is a shared responsibility that extends well beyond the infection prevention department. **Kelley Boston** Kelley Boston is an infection preventionist with more than 20 years in the field and a Senior Associate with Infection Prevention & Management Associates in Houston. She has worked everywhere from solo IP roles to leading programs across large multi-facility systems, in community hospitals and academic medical centers, with specialty experience in pediatrics, transplant, trauma, and behavioral health. She holds a Master of Public Health from UTHealth Houston, is a Fellow of APIC, and was named an APIC Hero of Infection Prevention in 2016. She was a former lead clinical editor of the APIC Text, has served as president of three APIC chapters, and is currently the legislative representative for the Houston chapter and a member of APIC's communication committee. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the connections between art and science, sustainable craft, spending time outdoors, and mentoring girls and young women in leadership and skill-building programs.