*FREE* KYIP Candida Auris: A Growing Threat
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Overview
Clinical Topics
Primary CareCandida auris has been identified as an urgent health threat by the CDC. The fungus is persistent in the healthcare environment and difficult to treat. This presentation reviews C auris, how it differs from other candida, and its resistance patterns. The speaker goes on to discuss screening and testing, difficulties identifying C auris, treatment options, and infection prevention and control practices that may decrease the risk of outbreaks.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this program, the participant will be able to:
- Differentiate between C auris and other candida
- List risk factors contributing to the development of C auris
- Identify the challenges to treating C auris infection
- List infection prevention and control measures used to prevent C auris outbreaks
Speakers
APP Nurse Specialist
Melissa Forton is a family nurse practitioner with nearly 2 decades of experience in pediatric healthcare. She is a sub-investigator in clinical research at Norton Healthcare and develops educational content at the Kentucky Infection Prevention Training Center. She has an interest in quality improvement, research, and healthcare education.
CE Information
This activity offers 1.0 CE credit to attendees.
Accredited by Kentucky Board of Nursing.
KBN Approval. This offering for contact hours is provided by the Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA). Kentucky Nurses Association (KNA) is an approved provider of continuing nursing education by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN). KBN Provider Number: 1-0001. KBN CE Providership Approval through December 31, 2025. KBN approval of an individual continuing nursing education provider does not constitute endorsement of program/offering content. 50 minutes = 1.0 KBN Contact Hour.
Disclosures
Originally offered August 14, 2024. Please be aware any interactive elements of the presentation were only applicable during the live viewing.
Activity Content
Registration to this activity includes access to the following supporting materials.
- C Auris PPT.pptx (Size: 6.62 MB)
Duration: about 1 hour | Quality: HD
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