Candida auris continues to challenge healthcare systems across the United States and globally. Its ability to persist in the environment, resist multiple antifungal medications, and spread rapidly within healthcare facilities makes it a high‑priority threat for infection prevention and patient safety programs.
This webinar provides a clear, practical overview of the evolving epidemiology of Candida auris, the operational challenges it creates for hospitals and long‑term care facilities, and the quality improvement strategies organizations can implement to strengthen readiness, containment, and regulatory compliance.
Participants will learn how interdisciplinary collaboration, structured quality methodologies, and evidence‑based infection prevention practices can reduce transmission risk, improve early detection, and support sustainable organizational preparedness.
Participants will be able to:
Identify key characteristics of Candida auris, including transmission patterns, environmental persistence, and antifungal resistance.
Recognize common gaps and challenges in detection, reporting, containment, and outbreak management across healthcare settings.
Apply quality improvement tools to strengthen infection prevention workflows, surveillance processes, and interdisciplinary communication.
Implement practical, evidence‑based strategies to reduce transmission risk and enhance patient safety.
Support organizational readiness through sustainable processes aligned with regulatory and accreditation expectations.
Speaker
Linda Weirauch, MSN, RN, CPHQ, CIC is a seasoned healthcare quality and infection prevention leader with advanced expertise in regulatory readiness, patient safety, and healthcare-associated infection reduction. Holding dual certifications in healthcare quality (CPHQ) and infection control (CIC), she brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to improving organizational performance. Throughout her career, Linda has developed and implemented high‑reliability processes that improve surveillance, strengthen interdisciplinary collaboration, and support frontline teams in delivering safer, more consistent care. Her work emphasizes practical, scalable strategies that help organizations respond effectively to emerging pathogens — including multidrug‑resistant organisms such as Candida auris — while maintaining compliance and protecting vulnerable patient populations. Linda’s work focuses on building sustainable, evidence‑based programs that strengthen prevention strategies, enhance care environments, and support better outcomes across healthcare systems.
Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your expertise and ensure your team is prepared for issues associated with candida auris. Register now to secure your spot!
CE: This is event has been approved for 1.5 CPHQ CE through NAHQ