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New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH) is
offering a series of Candida (Candidozyma) auris (C.
auris) webinars and office hours to provide local health departments with
the necessary information and training to conduct routine case surveillance,
investigation and response (see attachment).
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C. auris became reportable in New Jersey in January 2026;
local health departments are expected to start conducting routine C. auris
case investigations by January 2027.
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The Communicable Disease Manual Chapter for C.
auris is now available on the NJDOH C. auris disease webpage (see
“Resources”).
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Additional training and educational resources
developed for local health departments are also available on the C. auris
disease webpage (see “Resources”).
Background
The New Jersey
Department of Health (NJDOH) is excited to share that several new Candida
(Candidozyma) auris (C. auris) educational and training resources
for local health departments (LHDs), including the disease chapter, are now
available on the C. auris disease webpage. C. auris became a
reportable condition in New Jersey in January 2026 and LHDs are expected to
start conducting routine case investigations by January 2027.
In addition to the disease chapter and supporting
resources developed for LHDs, NJDOH is offering a webinar and office hours
series to provide LHDs with practical education and training in routine C.
auris surveillance, case investigation and outbreak response. These
sessions will equip participants with the knowledge, tools, and guidance needed
to confidently identify, investigate and respond to C. auris cases and
outbreaks. Please see the attached flyer for instructions on how to register
for each webinar/office hours session.
Recommendations
for Local Health Departments
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Read and review the C. auris disease
chapter and supporting resources for LHDs (see “Resources”).
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Register for each C. auris webinar and
office hours session (see attachment).
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Ensure LHD staff are familiar and comfortable
with the expectations and responsibilities for C. auris case
investigations by January 2027.
Contact Information:
NJDOH Communicable Disease
Service:
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CDS HAI/AR Unit
Email: DOH.CDS.HAIAR.EPI@doh.nj.gov
Resources
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NJDOH C. auris
Disease Webpage: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/cauris.shtml
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NJDOH C. auris
Disease Chapter: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-disease-chapter-sept2026.pdf
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NJDOH CDRSS Data
Field Completion Guide for C. auris: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/cdrss-data-field-completion-guide-candida-auris-sept2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Reporting Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-reporting-faqs-august2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Case Patient Investigation Checklist: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-case-patient-investigation-checklist-tool-sept2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Healthcare Facility Exposure Investigation Checklist: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-hcf-exposure-investigation-checklist-tool-sept2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Outbreak Investigation Protocol and Checklist: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-outbreak-investigation-protocol-august2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Infection Control Assessment Tool: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-infection-control-assessment-tool-august2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Epidemiologic Assessment: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/hai/njdoh-candida-auris-epidemiological-assessment-august2026.pdf
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NJDOH C. auris
Webinar and Office Hours Series Flyer [attachment]
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