Managing Candida Auris in Healthcare: What You Need To Know

Candida auris is an emerging multidrug resistant fungus that poses serious challenges for healthcare facilities. This session will explain what Candida auris is, why it matters, how it is identified though lab testing, and review the core infection prevention strategies needed to prevent transmission. Participants will also learn how to select effective cleaning and disinfection products and implement practices measures to protect patients, residents and staff.

Learning Objectives

• Explain what Candida auris is and why it is public health concern.
• Describe testing for Candida auris in South Dakota.
• Review core infection prevention strategies to prevent transmission.
• Learn how to select environmental surface disinfection products that are effective against Candida auris.
• Review cleaning and disinfection principles for C auris containment.