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Oral Presentation

Implementation Science and Research

ISR 09 - Implementation of a Nurse-driven Candida Auris Admission Screening Protocol for Early Identification of Colonization Among Hospitalized Patients

Monday, June 16, 2025
2:56 PM – 3:15 PM MST
Location: North Room 122
CME Credits: 0.2
CNE Credits: 0.2

    Presenter(s)

  • Aater Qureshi, MPH

    Infection Preventionist
    AdventHealth Daytona Beach
    Daytona Beach, Florida

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

    • Moderator(s)

  • Nychie Q. Dotson, PhD, MPH, CIC, CPHQ, FAPIC

    Assistant Vice President, Infection Prevention
    HCA Healthcare
    Odessa, Florida

    Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose

Learning Objectives:

  • Upon completion, participant will be able to understand the importance of early identification and isolation of Candida auris colonized patients
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the process and impact of implementing a nurse-driven admission screening protocol for Candida auris.
  • Upon completion, participant will be able to evaluate the outcomes of the implementation of a Candida auris admission screening protocol in reducing exposure risks and improving patient care.