The Iferia Techcast
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Ever wondered what it's really like to study or work in engineering?
On The Iferia Techcast, host Ezekiel Iferia sits down with engineers, designers, and builders across disciplines — from students grinding through assignments to seasoned pros solving real-world problems.
No fluff. Just honest conversations about the wins, the fails, and everything in between.
If you’ve ever yelled at a model for not working the way you designed it — this show’s for you.
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The podcast focuses on real-world engineering experiences, education, and problem-solving, with specific episodes like blending academic learning with hands-on gadget repairs and exploring the motivations behind engineering pursuits.
Curious about what it’s really like to work, study, or create in science, engineering, technology and innovation? On The Iferia TechCast, we chat with students, researchers, tech pros, and innovators shaping these fields. Hear real stories of breakthroughs and breakdowns, late-night problem solving, failed experiments, and big wins. If you’ve ever debugged code at 2 a.m., accidentally blown something up in a lab, or fought to turn an idea into reality — this show’s for you. Want to be a guest ? Send Ezekiel Iferia a message on PodMatch: https://podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/theiferiatechcast
Did you know patient harm is the third leading cause of death? Dr. Julie Siemers, a trauma flight nurse turned patient safety expert, reveals the ”broken systems” within hospitals that lead to preventable harm and how better design can save lives.
With four decades of experience, Dr. Julie shares critical insights from her intense career, from helicopter flight nurse to ICU. She unpacks how communication breakdowns and system flaws, not ”bad people,” are the root cause of errors. Discover revolutionary ideas for leveraging technology, like voice-activated charting and AI-driven alerts, to create safer, more resilient healthcare systems. Learn essential questions patients and families can ask to become active participants in their care and protect loved ones during hospital stays.
In this episode, you’ll discover:
· Dr. Julie's journey: from trauma nurse to dedicated patient safety expert.
· What ”broken systems” in hospitals look like and real-world examples of harm.
· Lessons from flight nursing: the importance of clear protocols in high-stakes environments.
· Tech solutions for hidden risks: voice-activated charting, AI for early detection, and more.
· The most critical skill for new nurses: clinical judgment as a ”Sherlock Holmes” approach.
· Simple, powerful questions patients and families can ask to improve safety (e.g., ”What medication?”).
· The biggest cultural barrier to lasting safety improvements: lack of transparency.
· Why ”alert fatigue” is a major patient safety problem ripe for technological solutions.
This is a vital conversation for anyone in healthcare, engineering, or anyone who wants to ensure their loved ones receive the safest care possible.
Connect With Dr. Julie Siemers:
· Website: https://drjuliesiemers.com/
· Book: Surviving Your Hospital Stay (available on website & Amazon)
· YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@drjuliesiemers/featured
· Free Resource: Patient Safety Checklist https://drjuliesiemers.com/patient-safety-checklist
Chapters:
00:00 Welcome Dr. Julie Siemers: Patient Safety & Fixing Broken Systems
00:58 Journey to Patient Safety: From Bedside to Educator
02:32 Broken Systems in Hospitals: Communication & Lost Reports
05:56 Flight Nursing: Protocols & High-Stakes Decision Making
08:34 Tech Gaps: Voice-Activated Charting & AI for Risk Prevention
11:02 Critical Skill for New Nurses: Clinical Judgment & Sherlock Holmes
14:52 Effective Human-to-Human API: Patients, Families, & Healthcare Teams
17:09 Simple Questions to Improve Patient Safety (e.g., ”What Medication?”)
19:22 Cultural Barriers to Safety: Lack of Transparency & Alert Fatigue
22:00 Tech Solutions for Alert Fatigue
24:03 Evolution of Risk & Error Prevention in Healthcare
27:56 HospitalSafetyGrade.org: How to Choose a Safe Hospital
28:27 Hope for the Future: Compassionate Human Care & Resilience
30:20 Innovation Defined: Expanding Impact & Empowering Patients
33:05 Connect with Dr. Julie Siemers & Resources
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