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#41 Data, Defense, and Disease: How Washington State Tackled COVID-19 36:55

6d ago36:55

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In this episode, the guests delve into the outstanding work of the Washington State Department of Health in infection prevention, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring healthcare experts like Melissa Feskin, Sarah Podczervinski, and Lisa Hannah, the discussion revolves around connecting healthcare systems to necessary resources, implem…

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#40 Infection Prevention Power Hour: Certification, Mentorship and Training Uncovered 32:11

1M ago32:11

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Are you interested in infection control and prevention? This episode of the American Journal of Infection Control: Science into Practice podcast, features insightful discussions with experts Kelly Holmes, Jennifer McCarty, and Sandy Steinfeld. The panel examines different aspects of the field with a focus on certification, mentorship, and the power…

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#39 PEP Talk: Insights From the National Post-Exposure Hotline 25:00

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In this fascinating AJIC Science Into Practice episode, hosts Nikki and Jessica explore the crucial topic of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with guest Dr. Carolyn Chu, Chief Clinical Officer of the National Clinician Consultation Center. They discuss the PEP line, a teleconsultation service supporting healthcare providers who manage exposures to b…

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#38 Genome Sequencing Reveals: COVID's 5-Hour Airborne Journey 28:04

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In this podcast, hosts delve right into an enlightening discussion with Dr. Michael Charness, Dr. Kalpana Gupta, and Dr. Katherine Linsenmeyer about transmission dynamics in infection control. They particularly zero in on an investigation into the aerosol transmission of SARS-CoV-2 hours after hospital room changeovers, touching on key findings suc…

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#37 Unraveling the Sociospatial Patterns: Health Disparities in US Skilled Nursing Facilities Amid COVID-19 41:31

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In the podcast, guests Dr. Cynthia Lakon and Dr. John Hipp discuss their research on the socio-spatial health disparities during the COVID-19 pandemic in US skilled nursing facilities. They discuss the factors that influence the pervasiveness of the pandemic within these facilities, such as the social and economic condition of the surrounding area,…

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#36 Neurosurgery Unplugged: Traffic Control in the Operating Room 25:38

5M ago25:38

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In this engaging podcast episode our guests, Heather Dixon, Mathea Schafer, and Dr. Mohamed Yassin, discuss their article about the automated traffic monitoring of the Neurosurgical Operating Room. Listen to get insights on their research, professional journeys, and innovative techniques used in the study. With special guests: Mohamed Yassin, MD, P…

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#35 The Hidden Impact of COVID-19: Rising Hospital-Acquired Candida Infections 35:51

6M ago35:51

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Want to stay updated on the latest in infection prevention and control? Join hosts Nicki Shore and Jessica Swain in the "Science into Practice" podcast brought to you by the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. In their most recent episode, they welcomed Dr. Jose Cadena and Ms. Delvina (Mimi) Ford to talk about their…

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#34 Seasoned Warriors: Navigating Infection Prevention Standards in Critical Access Hospitals 28:40

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Did you ever wonder how Infection Prevention Program Standards were developed for Critical Access Hospitals? In this podcast, IP experts discuss their work in customizing standards to meet the unique needs of smaller hospitals. They share the challenges faced, the importance of supporting IPs in such settings, and the role of the APIC-IP competency…

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#33 Infection Preventionists Unplugged: Insights From Public Health, Consulting, and Academia 46:18

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Dive into the lesser-known realms of infection prevention as we uncover the fascinating roles of Infection Preventionists (IPs) beyond the traditional healthcare settings. Our guests are renowned experts Joan Hebden, Dana Piatek, and Dr. Katreena Merrill, who will share insights from the 2020 APIC Mega Survey, discuss their work in public health an…

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#32 Turning Chaos Into Opportunity: Surgical Site Infections in a Pandemic 30:45

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In this podcast episode of Science into Practice by the American Journal of Infection Control, hosts Nicki Shore and Jessica Swain have a fascinating discussion with infection prevention experts, Dr. Sara Reese and Jordan Zepeda. They discuss an interesting study about the increase in Surgical Site Infections (SSIs) during the COVID-19 pandemic. Th…

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#31 Navigating the Link Between Ventilator-Associated Events and Strategic Weaning Protocols 41:58

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In this episode of the American Journal of Infection Control Podcast, host Nikki Shore speaks with Dr. Jennifer Sanguinet, Director of Infection Prevention at Sunrise Hospital and Medical Center, and Gerard Marshall, Manager of Infection Prevention at the same institution. They discuss their recent study on ventilator-associated events and the impl…

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#30 UV Disinfection Deployment: A Quality Improvement Initiative at an Acute Care Facility 49:46

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Do you want to know how to improve infection prevention in your hospital? Join us as we speak to those in the field of infection prevention and control, like us, as well as other experts to learn about the latest research in the field and how you can implement it. We are talking to Casey Lewis and Victoria Crall, two senior infection preventionists…

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#29 Tackling C. difficile: Examining the Impact of Length of Treatment on Recurrence Rates 26:41

1y ago26:41

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Does longer treatment of C. difficile infection lead to fewer recurrences in patients taking concurrent antibiotics? Join us as we interview Irina Rajakumar on her research into the impact of CDI length of treatment on recurrent rates. Hear her discuss the study design and the impact of demographics such as age, clinical services, and concurrent an…

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#28 A Tale of Two Hospitals: Investigating the Salmonella Javiana Outbreak 22:47

1y ago22:47

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Have you ever wondered how infection prevention professionals investigate and mitigate food-borne illnesses? Join us to hear from Lisa Stancill and Madison Ponder on their study of a Salmonella Javiana outbreak in two hospitals. As they discuss the methodological challenges and lessons learned, they provide insight into the impact of immunocompromi…

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#27 Putting CHG Bathing Into Practice: A Podcast With Yvette Williams 30:55

1y ago30:55

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Have you ever wondered what prompted a CHG patient refusal bathing study? Join hosts Nikki Shore and Jessie Swain as the podcast "Science into Practice" dives into this topic with Yvette Williams, a nurse who studied CHG bathing in critical and non-critical areas. Hear how Yvette used her experience to create educational materials and one-on-one se…

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#26 Putting Science Into Practice: A Talk with Dr. Stella Hines on Reusable Respirator Use in Healthcare" 45:29

1+ y ago45:29

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Are you looking to learn about the latest research in the field of infection prevention and control? Join us as we speak to Dr. Stella Hines, MD, MSPH, an occupational medicine physician and pulmonologist, about her study on user acceptance and preference for a novel reusable respirator among healthcare workers. Find out the different types of reus…

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#25 Exploring Antibiotic Resistance & Stewardship in New York State with Dr. Danielle Durant 46:14

1+ y ago46:14

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Are you an Infection Preventionist looking to learn more about the Healthcare Association of New York's State Antibiotic Stewardship Collaborative in 2015? Join us as we talk to Dr. Danielle Durant about her research and paper evaluation of the Collaborative. Dr. Durant provides us with an extensive background on HANES and the AUR Module of NHSN, r…

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#24 Breaking the Silo: Understanding the Impact of Airborne Microbial Contamination in the Operating Room with Dr. John Harp" 27:09

1+ y ago27:09

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Do airborne contaminants increase the risk of prosthetic joint infections? In this podcast, Dr. John Harp discusses his observational study on sterile field bioburden levels in operating rooms in the United States and the risks associated with rising microbe carrying particles. Dr. Harp shares his expertise in the field, as he has a background in e…

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#23 Reporting Device-Related Infections – Healthcare Workers’ Perspective 34:08

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Concerns and frustrations about inconsistencies with the public reporting of device-related healthcare associated infections: Perspectives of hospital leaders and staff. With special guest: Sarah MacEwan PhD, Ohio State UniversityAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#22 Weighing the Connection Between a Patient Safety Climate and Infection Prevention Practices. 1:06:14

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In this episode, Drs Hessels and Larson describe how a positive patient safety climate contributes to improved adherence to infection prevention and control practices. This study produced findings not previously published thus advancing the state of the science in patient and occupational health and safety and infection prevention and control. Thes…

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#21 A Novel Way To Decrease the Amount of Inappropriate Urine Cultures Ordered 26:38

1+ y ago26:38

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In this episode, Drs Krouss and Cho describe an intervention they did to decrease the amount of inappropriate urine cultures being ordered. They share with our audience how unnecessary urine cultures can lead to overdiagnosis and overtreatment of asymptomatic bacteriuria. Their novel approach to fixing the problem consists of a change to the orderi…

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#20 Utilizing Creativity To Make a Hand Hygiene Observer Program Effective 48:45

2y ago48:45

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In this episode, our guest Ms. Wilson shares with us success and the key components of a robust hand hygiene observer training program using the 5 Moments. Ms. Wilson breaks down the importance of feedback, asking questions, improving communication skills and strategies to make an effective hand hygiene program affordable. With special guest: Kimbe…

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#19 Factors That Influence Depression, Anxiety, and Burnout: Workplace Wellness Support Makes a Difference for Infection Preventionists. 28:37

2y ago28:37

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COVID-19 added stress to infection preventionists resulting in anxiety, depression and burnout in their work lives that may have impacted their well-being. In this podcast episode, Dr. Melnyk speaks about infection preventionists’ mental and physical health and lifestyle behaviors during the pandemic and their associations with perceived worksite w…

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#18 Does C. Diff (Also Known As Clostridioides Difficile or C. Difficile) in Previous Room Occupants Predict C. Diff in Subsequent Room Occupants? 22:37

2y ago22:37

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In this study Dr. Sood and colleagues explore if the risk of a patient getting Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) is higher if the room was previously occupied by a C. diff patient. Previous single-center studies suggest that exposure to a room previously occupied by a patient with C. diff infection (CDI) may increase the risk of C. diff infe…

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#17 Exploring Infection Preventionist (IP) Roles in Non-Acute Care Settings 28:55

2y ago28:55

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Dr. Cervantes speaks on how she and her colleagues did a cross-sectional study using data derived from the 2020 APIC MegaSurvey to describe the state of infection prevention and control programs and personnel across nonacute clinical settings in the United States. Listen in as Dr. Cervantes tells us what the findings from this work means for the fi…

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#16 Did You Clean Your Hands Correctly? Using Thermal Imaging as an Innovative Way To Assess Hand Hygiene Technique. 33:07

2y ago33:07

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John Boyce, MD, a renowned infectious disease specialist and hospital epidemiologist and colleague Richard Martinello, MD a medical director of infection prevention devised an innovative method to assess how well HCPs perform hand hygiene using portable thermal imaging. Check out how they were able to better examine hand hygiene technique. Dr. Cerv…

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#15 Let's Talk About Keeping Healthcare Linens Clean 36:09

2y ago36:09

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Join our hosts Jessie Swain and Nicki Shorr as they talk with Dr. Janet Glowicz, a Senior Infection Preventionist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion on pragmatic suggestions to improve safe handling of laundered healthcare textiles. This practice forum is based on multiple outbreak reports …

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#14 Let’s Talk About Improving Duodenoscope Reprocessing 17:49

2+ y ago17:49

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Join our host Jessie Swain as she talks with Erin Sparnon, a member of the team at ECRI that surveyed sterile processing staff to learn about human factors issues in the cleaning process and share best practices. With special guest: Erin Sparnon MEngAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#13 Let’s Talk About Steps We Can Take To Protect Patients From CRE 28:29

2+ y ago28:29

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Listen in as our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk to Dr. Marybeth Sexton to discuss her research into the risk factors for isolation of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales from normally sterile sites and the implications for infection prevention. With special guest: Mary Elizabeth Sexton MD, MSc…

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#12 Let’s Talk About How To Reduce the Overuse of Antibiotics When Patients Are Discharged 36:11

2+ y ago36:11

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Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with Dr. Valerie Vaughn about partnering to reduce overuse of antibiotics when patients are discharged. With special guest: Valerie Vaughn, MD, MScAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#11 Let’s Talk About How Management Practices and Strategic Communication Strategies Can Be Tools To Prevent Infection 46:59

2+ y ago46:59

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Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MS about how executive leadership attention and strategic communication strategies can help support evidence-based infection prevention practices. With special guest: Ann Scheck McAlearney, ScD, MSAssociation for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)

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#10 Working Together To Contain a CRAB Outbreak in a COVID-19 ICU 25:36

2+ y ago25:36

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Tune in to hear our hosts Nicki Shorr and Jessie Swain talk with infection preventionists Rachel Guran and Kelsi Canavan along with Dr. Paula Eckardt about containing a carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii complex outbreak in a COVID-19 intensive care unit. With special guests: Rachel Guran, MPH, BSN, RN, CIC, Kelsi Canavan, MPH, MPA, CIC a…

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#9 What Can We Learn From Two AJIC Studies About Encouraging Flu Vaccination for Home Healthcare Personnel and Fogging To Reduce C. difficile? 41:46

2+ y ago41:46

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Listen as our hosts speak with researcher Jingjing Shang about increasing flu vaccination of home healthcare personnel using policies, easy access to vaccine, and incentives. Also, tune in to hear from infection preventionist Debra Runyan about what a decade-long study tells us about how fogging can help in efforts to reduce C. difficile.…

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#8 Let’s Talk About the Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Associated Infections: Getting Back to Basics 24:48

3y ago24:48

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Listen as our hosts speak with Infection Preventionist Lisa Sturm about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital-onset bloodstream infections (HOBSI) in one large health system. What can we learn from this system's experiences during the pandemic to help us reduce healthcare-associated infections?…

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#7 Using Technology for More Efficient Data Collection and Considering Improved Patient Care in Isolation 36:20

3y ago36:20

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Listen as we speak with our guests about how technology can impact the daily work of infection preventionists, specifically using the electronic medical record (EMR) to better predict possible outbreaks, respond to them more quickly, and to better differentiate between community and hospital onset infections. Further, we'll discuss possible methods…

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#6 A Look at COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy: Who Do People Trust To Give Them Vaccine Advice and How Can We Use This Information Now and in the Future? 27:57

3y ago27:57

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Listen as our hosts talk with Dr. Gina Piscitello of Rush University Medical Center about a study she and her colleagues conducted entitled “COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Health Care Workers, Communication and Policy-Making.” During this episode hosts discuss the Health Belief Model used in this study, whether vaccine hesitancy among healthcare …

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#5 Working Together for Healthcare Worker Safety: The Gown-Glove Connection 19:01

3y ago19:01

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Listen as our hosts talk with Dr. Selcen Kilinc-Balci, an author of a National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) study that illustrates the importance of looking closely at how gowns and gloves work together to protect healthcare workers. The discussion provides insight into what can be done now to help protect healthcare personn…

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#4 What are the Infection Prevention Needs of Home Health Care Workers: Learning From the Pandemic 29:02

3y ago29:02

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Listen as our hosts talk with educator and researcher Dr. Zainab Toteh Osakwe about her article on the intense experiences of Home Health Aides during the COVID-19 Pandemic in New York City. Learn how this situation applies to the everyday infection prevention needs of HHAs and how we can better meet their critical need for information.…

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#3 The IPC-Anesthesia Partnership on Universal Masking and Automated Disinfection Tracking 56:22

3y ago56:22

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Listen as our hosts talk with another infection preventionist (IP) and a physician about IP and anesthesia working together on PPE. Next, they talk with the inventor of a new automated device that captures portable medical equipment disinfection data. Go to AJIC for more information about our guests and to access the related AJIC articles.…

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#2 Experiences of Infection Preventionists During the First Nine Months of the COVID-19 Pandemic: Findings from APIC COVID-19 Task Force Focus Groups 41:01

3+ y ago41:01

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Listen as our hosts discuss the intensity of the experiences of infection preventionists (IPs) during the first 9-months of the COVID-19 pandemic through input gleaned from IPs in rural, urban and suburban settings. These experiences serve to highlight the important role of IPs in pandemic preparedness, emergency management, and crisis standards of…

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#1 MRSA in Outpatient Settings and Integrating Antibiotic Stewardship and Infection Prevention and Control Programs 45:06

3+ y ago45:06

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Infection preventionists discuss two issues with authors of articles in the August issue of the American Journal of Infection Control (AJIC): (1) the shedding of MRSA and multi-drug resistant gram-negative bacilli and how to prevent the spread of these organisms outpatient settings; (2) how a team science approach can be helpful in bringing togethe…

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