Power of U Podcast

Episode 24: Brandi Voigt | Stroke Care

Time is Brain  We sat down with Brandi Voigt, system director of Stroke Care at UofL Health, to talk about the critical importance of recognizing stroke symptoms quickly. For every two minutes a stroke goes untreated, up to 2 million brain cells die, making fast action essential. Learn how to BE FAST—Balance, Eyes, Face, Arms, Speech, Time—and why acting immediately can save a life or prevent long-term disability.

Episode 23: Jennifer Terry | Performance Management

This latest Power of U podcast episode dives into two key drivers of a strong workplace culture: performance management and the Employee Engagement and Safety Survey. In this conversation, Jennifer Terry, director of Experience & Culture with Organizational Development, shares how meaningful feedback can shape both individual growth and team success. Jennifer breaks down the importance of balancing appreciative feedback—recognizing what’s working well—with constructive feedback that supports continuous improvement. She emphasizes that when delivered effectively, feedback isn’t just about evaluation, it’s about connection, clarity and creating a culture where team members feel seen, supported and motivated.

Episode 22: Vicki Yazel | SAFE/SANE Services

In this important and eye-opening episode, we sit down with Vicki Yazel to discuss SAFE/SANE Services at UofL Health and the critical role they play in supporting patients impacted by domestic violence. Vicki sheds light on the many forms domestic violence can take, expanding beyond the common perception of intimate partner abuse to include situations involving parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren and other family dynamics. She also shares valuable insight into the resources and options available to UofL Health team members and highlights the Safe at Work program that is available to all team members.

Episode 21: LaShawn Scott | Isolation Precautions

Isolation procedures play a critical role in protecting both patients and health care workers from the spread of infection. We sat down with LaShawn Scott, System Director for Infection Prevention and Control, to break down what isolation really means in a clinical setting—from contact and droplet precautions to airborne protocols—and why each step matters.   LaShawn shares real-world insights on proper PPE use, effective communication with patients and families, and how these practices help ensure safer outcomes for everyone. Tune in to learn how simple, consistent actions can make a powerful difference in infection prevention.

Episode 20: Hand Hygiene | Leah Oppy

In this episode, we speak with Leah Oppy, an infection preventionist with UofL Health.  We explore the critical role hand hygiene plays in keeping patients and care teams safe. What may seem like a simple action is one of the most powerful tools in preventing the spread of infection in health care settings. We break down why consistent hand hygiene matters at every touchpoint and how small, intentional actions can have a big impact on patient outcomes. From patient rooms to shared spaces, every interaction is an opportunity to protect one another.