The Fascinating World of Pathogens

You have touched more bacteria today than you will ever know.

Most of it will not hurt you. Some of it might. And a small number of the organisms in this book have changed the course of human history.

I wrote Microbial Secrets: Inside the World of Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungibecause after nearly three decades in Environmental Services and healthcare, I got tired of people being either dismissive about microbes or terrified of them. The truth is more interesting than both of those reactions.

This book covers 67 bacteria, viruses, and fungi, the ones that show up in hospitals, in homes, in headlines, and in your body right now. Each entry is written in plain language. No jargon for the sake of jargon. Just what it is, what it does, how it is treated, how to control it in your environment, and something genuinely surprising about it that most people never get told.

If you have ever wondered:

  • What that pink film in your shower actually is
  • Why hospitals are so afraid of C. difficile
  • What norovirus is doing to you when it hits
  • Why your dog came home from the kennel coughing
  • What MRSA really means and who is most at risk

This book gives you a straight answer.

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With over 27 years in Healthcare Environmental Services (ES), I lead with a belief that attitude drives outcomes. As a Regional Director at MultiCare Health System, I oversee multi-site ES operations with a focus on people-first leadership, infection control, and operational excellence. I champion a Positive Mental Attitude (PMA) not as a slogan, but as a leadership principle. I believe positivity is contagious, and as a leader, I set the tone. Through consistent, uplifting communication, I create environments where ES teams feel empowered to be helpful, proactive, and proud of their impact. For me, development is a choice, and I invest in training, huddles, and coaching that energize teams, helping them thrive in their current roles and grow toward what’s next. My approach to high standards isn't theoretical, it's practical. Just like we notice when a hotel room is clean and fresh, patients and families immediately sense a space that’s been cared for. Through standardized protocols, team accountability, and a shared mission, I help create clean, safe, and healing environments that directly enhance patient experience and staff well-being. It's a privilege to lead teams that play such a vital role in the patient journey, and to help elevate the perception and performance of ES professionals across our system.

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