Preparing your healthcare facility for the new fungus among us: An infection preventionist's guide to Candida auris

•Infection preventionists should be aware of the epidemiologic and clinical features of the emerging fungal pathogen Candida auris.•C. auris presents several distinct challenges in identification, treatment, and prevention.•Timely recognition of cases is key to preventing the spread of C. auris.•Infection preventionists have a vital role in facilitating the implementation of infection prevention and control strategies. Candida auris is a multidrug-resistant yeast that has emerged in recent years as a serious global health threat. Unique challenges in identification, treatment, and cleaning and disinfection have contributed to its propensity to spread within healthcare settings. Familiarity with the organism and knowledge of appropriate methods for detection and management of infection and colonization is important for infection preventionists to prevent healthcare-associated transmission of this pathogen.