Bill Schmelzer is an MRSA and sepsis survivor and former surgical and infection prevention professional with more than 40 years of experience in the healthcare industry. After developing a life-threatening MRSA infection following routine surgery in 2016, he gained a rare dual perspective as both clinician and patient. Today, Bill is a national speaker and patient safety advocate, sharing his story to highlight the real-world impact of healthcare-associated infections and the importance of vigilance, accountability, and infection prevention in everyday clinical practice.