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Front Line Forces: Candida auris (C. auris)

Front Line Forces logoCandida auris (C. auris) is an emerging fungus that presents a serious global health threat.

Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show a 60% increase in C. auris infections from 2019- 2021. The first two modules in this series are appropriate for direct care staff in all health care settings and covers the definition of C. auris, health concerns related to this fungus, risk factors that lead to the development of C. auris, how it spreads and ways to prevent its spread. The third module is appropriate for licensed staff and describes steps to take if C. auris is identified in a health care setting.

Access resources for all C. auris modules.

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Candida auris – A Growing Concern in Health Care Settings

After watching the video, Candida auris – A Growing Concern in Health Care Settings, take the quiz to test your knowledge.

Preventing the Spread of Candida auris

After watching the video, Preventing the Spread of Candida auristake the quiz to test your knowledge.

Managing Candida auris in a Health Care Setting: For Licensed Staff

After watching the video, Managing Candida auris in a Health Care Setting: For Licensed Staff, take the quiz to test your knowledge.

Resources

Access these resources for more information.

 

Candida auris – A Growing Concern in Health Care Settings
Candida Auris: Factsheet for Health Care Settings
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Candida auris information resource.
Candida Auris (C .auris)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, A candida auris information webpage.
2022 Special Report: COVID-19 U.S. Impact on Antimicrobial Resistance
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Candida auris Colonization – Information for Patients
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Patient education on candida auris.
General Information about Candida Auris
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Healthcare setting education on candida auris.
Infection Control Actions for Prevention and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Candida auris education for infection preventionists.
Candida Auris: Factsheet for Health Care Settings
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Candida auris information resource.
List P: Antimicrobial Products Registered with EPA for Claims Against Candida Auris
United States Environmental Protection Agency, EPA’s registered antimicrobial products effective against candida auris.
Guidance on Enhanced Barrier Precautions
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Personal protective equipment guidance for MDRO prevention.
Screening for Candida auris Colonization
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Candida auris screening guidance.
Infection Prevention and Control for Candida auris
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Infection Control Actions for Prevention and Response
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Candida auris education for infection preventionists.
Candida Auris: Factsheet for Health Care Settings
Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Candida auris information resource.
List P: Antimicrobial Products Registered with EPA for Claims Against Candida Auris
United States Environmental Protection Agency, EPA’s registered antimicrobial products effective against candida auris.

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