Health Alert for Increased Candidozyma Auris Activity

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unRx will host a webinar, Managing 340B Pharmacy Amid Evolving Policies and Legal Challenges, at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4. Speaker Bharath Krishnamurthy, Health Policy & Analytics at the American Hospital Association, will share valuable insights to help eligible entities navigate regulatory changes, manage their 340B programs effectively and respond to evolving policy updates.

KHA Legislative Dinner - Nov. 4

We are excited to offer the membership the opportunity to discuss some of the challenges and opportunities at your hospitals with policymakers. This year, we are excited to host legislative dinners throughout the state featuring interactive conversations about hospital challenges.

KHA Board Meeting - Nov. 5

KHA has a 21-member board of directors. They meet at least five times a year. Each board member holds three-year terms, with a two-term limit. The board has a composition of members from all geographic areas of Kansas all sizes and types of member hospitals are represented. The board also includes two hospital trustees and two physician members. Other participants include the American Hospital Association delegate.

Sunflower Health Network Board Meeting - Nov. 6

The Sunflower Health Network is a not-for-profit organization that consists of 26 counties located primarily in North Central and North West Kansas. Sunflower Health Network's (SHN) specific purpose is to improve the population's health status. The 26 member hospitals, in conjunction with their medical staff, have developed a network that fosters cooperation and coordination. The priority has been to enhance the integration of health-related services among the SHN member communities.

Pioneer Health Network - KHA Workforce Roundtable - Nov. 6

The goal of this event is to evaluate the current health care workforce landscape and facilitate new conversations that build on progress and explore further opportunities for advancement.

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Health Alert for Increased Candidozyma Auris Activity

(Oct. 3, 2025) – On Sept. 25, the Kansas Department of Health and Environment's Healthcare-Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance Section released the Kansas Health Alert Network to warn about Candida auris cases in Kansas. The alert provides information about current outbreaks and information for Infection Prevention and Control, lab, public health and clinician professionals. KDHE reminds us that "Mandated Reporters, including clinicians, are required by Kansas Administrative Regulation (K.A.R.) 28-1-2 to report cases of C. auris infection or colonization to KDHE or your local health department within 24 hours or the next business day." Additionally, the KDHE Disease Reporting for Health Professionals guidance specifies confirmed or suspected C. auris outbreaks must be reported within four hours by phone to the KDHE Epidemiology Hotline at (877) 427-7317, option 5. Please share with your Infection Prevention, laboratory and clinical teams as needed.
--Larry Van Der Wege

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