ISR 68 - A Clean Sweep: Targeted Protocols and UV-C to Combat Candida Auris

Monday, June 16, 2025

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM PT

Location: Kiosk 5

Presenter(s)

Kinta Alexander, DrPH, MS, MPH, CIC, (she/her/hers)

Director of Infection Prevention
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem

Sean Brown, CIC, CPHQ

Associate Director of Infection Prevention
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
Charlotte Ozuna, a-IPC

Infection Preventionist
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
Trevisia Anderson, CIC

Infection Preventionist
NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem

Disclosure(s):

Kinta Alexander, DrPH, MS, PMH, CIC,: No financial relationships to disclose

Sean Brown, BSc, CIC, CPHQ,: No financial relationships to disclose

Charlotte Ozuna, a-IPC: No financial relationships to disclose

Trevisia Anderson, CIC: No financial relationships to disclose

Upon completion, participants will be able to describe the epidemiology and public health significance of Candida auris as an emerging multidrug-resistant fungal pathogen
Upon completion, participants will be able to list key gaps in infection control measures that contribute to the transmission of Candida auris in acute care settings.
Upon completion, participants will be able to define the effectiveness of enhanced infection prevention protocols, including targeted screening and UV-C disinfection, in reducing hospital-associated Candida auris cases.