In this captivating episode of Taking Healthcare by Storm, delve into the world of expert insights as Quality Insights Medical Director Dr. Jean Storm engages in a thought-provoking and informative discussion with Ghinwa Dumyati, MD, Director of the Communicable Diseases Surveillance and Prevention Program at the University of Rochester Medical Center.

Dr. Dumyati discusses infectious disease management in long-term care facilities, focusing on COVID-19, vaccination, infection control, antimicrobial stewardship, and combating multi-drug resistant organisms like Candida auris. She highlights the importance of collaboration between healthcare facilities and public health to address current and emerging threats. 

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