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Preventing the spread of multi-drug resistant organisms (MDROs) remains a priority in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Healthcare facilities should remain vigilant for Candida auris (C. auris) and MDROs and implement measures to detect and prevent spread of these organisms.
Implement or reinstate the following infection prevention and control measures:
- Query the Extensively Drug-Resistant Organism Registry (XDRO Registry) for all new admissions to identify patients with C. auris or other multidrug-resistant organisms (https://www.xdro.org/)
- Institute appropriate Transmission-based Precautions for an infected or colonized patient.
- Ensure at least daily cleaning and disinfection especially of high touch surfaces with an approved Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)-registered sporicidal agent (see List P).
- Promote hand hygiene with alcohol-based hand rub among staff, patients/residents, and visitors/family members. If hands are visibly soiled, wash with soap and water.
Confirmed C. auris cases identified in Chicago residents should be reported to Chicago Department of Public Health within 7 days from laboratory result.
Complete the C. auris case report form or INEDSS module for confirmed clinical C. auris cases to report risk factors and potential transmission sources.

REPORTING/CONTACT INFORMATION: C. auris cases should be reported to Chicago Department of Public Health via the Illinois National Electronic Disease Surveillance System (INEDSS). For providers without INEDSS access, please fax or send via encrypted email the lab result and case report form to Kelly Walblay (Fax: (312) 746-6388; email: kelly.walblay@cityofchicago.org).

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