#78 Getting to Know Your 5 Second Rule Hosts!
From 5 Second Rule by Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC)
March 10, 2026 · 43 min · Episode 78
About this episode
In this episode, Kelly Holmes and new co-host Jess Fargher discuss their experiences and excitement about the 5 Second Rule Podcast.
In this special episode, Kelly Holmes marks an exciting new chapter as the 5 Second Rule Podcast welcomes a new co-host, Jess Fargher! Kelly and Jess laugh and bond about the quirks and nerves that come with recording a podcast, the passion and dedication behind being an infection preventionist, and a hopeful future of honest, relatable, conversations with guests. We're so excited for what's ahead, and we can't wait for you to tune in. Hosted by: Kelly Holmes, MS, AL-CIP, FAPIC and Jess Fargher About our Guest: Jess Fargher, 5 Second Rule Podcast Co-Host Jess Fargher began her career in Infection Prevention in 2022. With a diverse background of military service, laboratory science, and public health, she brings a multidisciplinary perspective to a role that does not follow a single, straight path. Early in her work as an Infection Preventionist, Jess identified gaps in infection prevention education, particularly for non-nursing departments whose roles are critical to patient safety but often underserved in formal training. She developed customized, role-specific education to ensure every team member understood their impact on preventing healthcare-associated infections…
People in this episode
Host: Kelly Holmes
Guest: Jess Fargher
Topics covered
- infection prevention
- podcast hosting
- healthcare education
- public health
- personal stories
Keywords
- infection preventionist
- podcast
- healthcare
- education
- public health
- co-host
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: 5 Second Rule Podcast, Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology
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