Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology Annual Conference

Two hospitals in California explained how they used preventive measures to successfully stop the spread of Candida auris.

A pandemic-themed escape room increased staff adherence to infection prevention and control measures in a Texas health care system, researchers reported at the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology meeting.

“Fear of personal protective equipment (PPE) shortages creating panic ... Hoarding and possible theft of PPE ... adding to crisis.”