T-minus 2 days until the next episode of #TransmissionInterrupted 🎙️
Jill Morgan (Emory University Hospital) talks with Dr. Laura Evans (@uwnews.uw.edu), Executive Director of the NSPS, about the future of pathogen preparedness.
📅 April 15—subscribe to catch it first.
#NSPS #PublicHealth #Podcast
We spend our days focused on special pathogens—but today, we’re celebrating some very special pets 🐾
They may not follow protocols, but they keep us grounded.
Meet a few of the companions behind our team—and share yours 👇 #NationalPetDay
Next on Transmission Interrupted 🎙️
Jill Morgan (Emory University Hospital) talks with Dr. Laura Evans (@uwnews.uw.edu), Executive Director of the National Special Pathogen System, about the future of pathogen preparedness.
📅 Drops April 15—subscribe to be first to know!
#NSPS
Providence Sacred Heart, the Region 10 RESPTC, recently hosted Major General Lisa Hou to discuss national preparedness for HCID response - from biocontainment to patient transport.
Photo: Darrell Ruby (Providence); Lt Col Chance Pasley, MG Hou & Lt Col Price Paramore (National Guard Bureau).
Preparedness takes all of us working together to stop HCIDs. More in our blog post: netec.org/2025/08/05/s...
#NETECNugget #HealthSecurity
At the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA/@sheaepi.bsky.social) #SheaSpring2026 in Chicago?
Catch Dr. Justin Chan, Hospital Epidemiologist at @bellevuehosp.bsky.social, April 9, 8:30–9:30 AM at the Hyatt Regency Chicago.
Sharing key learnings on mpox vaccination trends in NYC.
From runway to ICU ✈️🏥
Our latest blog dives into the critical role of air transport + seamless coordination on the ground in transporting HCID patients—and the teamwork that makes it possible.
🔗 netec.org/2026/04/06/f...
#TransmissionInterrupted #EMS #AirMedicalTransport #NSPS #NETEC
HCID public health + healthcare partnerships:
@unmc.bsky.social (Reg. 7) + KDHE → hands-on training/pics 1-2
@providence_phc (Reg. 10) + WA public health → regional coordination/pic 3
Reg. 9 NSPS hospitals + LA county agencies → exercises to test protocols /pic 4
#NPHW
🚨 SitRep Alert | Lassa Fever in Nigeria 🚨
Cases are rising, with higher fatality rates and growing impact on healthcare workers.
🎥 Dr. Gavin Harris (Emory University) shares what clinicians + public health teams need to know.
➡️ Resources: netec.org/2026/04/03/s...
#LassaFever #SitRep
Missed it live? The Biosafety Cabinets 101 webinar recording is now available 🎥
Led by Corrie Ntiforo + moderated by Vicki Herrera (UNMC/Nebraska Medicine/NETEC), this session covers BSC classes, HEPA filtration & safe work practices.
🔗 www.youtube.com/watch?v=eS-Q...
#NETEC #Biosafety
🎧 Now live
“You can’t plan for every single thing…”
EMS leader Ben Tysor shares what really matters when protocols fall short:
💡 Pause
🧠 Assess risk
🤝 Use your team
✅ Act safely
Listen now: netec.org/transmission...
#TransmissionInterrupted
Plans don’t always match reality.
During the 2014 Ebola outbreak, Phoenix Air flight nurse Vance Ferebee helped transport patients from West Africa to the U.S.—adapting in real time when conditions changed.
🎧 New episode of Transmission Interrupted drops April 1—subscribe to be first to listen.
This #DoctorsDay, we’re highlighting physicians preparing for high-consequence infectious diseases.
Featuring doctors from RESPTCs at Cedars-Sinai, @corewellhealth.bsky.social, @childrensnational.bsky.social, @bellevuehosp.bsky.social & Univ. of Minnesota Medical Center.
netec.org/2026/03/30/d...
🎉 Congrats to the University of Kentucky HealthCare!
As an NSPS STAND Award recipient, UK is working toward becoming Kentucky’s only NSPS Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center—strengthening HCID readiness.
Supported by Region 4 RESPTCs at Emory + UNC Health.
👉 www.wkyt.com/2026/03/25/u...
How do you safely move patients with high-consequence infectious diseases across air and ground transport?
Our next #TransmissionInterrupted episode breaks it down:
✈️ ICU care in-flight
🚑 Air + EMS coordination
🧠 Real-time decision-making
🤝 Partnerships that make it possible
🎧 Drops April 1!
🧽 A patient with a high-consequence infectious disease has been discharged — now what?
Our newest Transmission Interrupted episode explores terminal cleaning and how healthcare facilities safely return rooms to service.
🎧 Listen now: netec.org/transmission...
A new national initiative is strengthening emergency preparedness across the U.S.
Led by Project ECHO, this network connects experts to share knowledge and improve coordination. 10 RESPTCs joined, leveraging their expertise and infrastructure.
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After a patient with a serious infectious disease has been discharged, what happens to the hospital room?
Terminal cleaning is critical to making it safe again. Learn more in our latest blog, featuring insights from our newest podcast episode.
🔗 netec.org/2026/03/23/h...
#InfectionPrevention
🧪 There’s still time to sign up!
Join NETEC this Wednesday (March 25, 1 PM ET) for Biosafety Cabinets 101—covering BSC types, airflow, HEPA filtration & safe workflows for special pathogens.
🎓 CE credits available
🔗 unmc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#NETEC #Biosafety #LabSafety
Are you ready for the next high-risk pathogen event?
Exercises simulate real-world emergencies to test response plans, identify gaps, and build confidence across your team before a real incident occurs.
Explore NETEC exercise templates:
repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/sho...
#NETECNugget
On #CertifiedNursesDay, we are proud to recognize those specializing in HCID care at Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Centers, including UNC Health, Cedars-Sinai, @childrensnational.bsky.social, and @utmbhealth.bsky.social.
Grateful for every nurse making a difference every day.
🧽 A patient with a high-consequence infectious disease has been discharged — now what?
A new #TransmissionInterrupted episode featuring Jill Morgan, Cassie Prather, and Erika Kurili explores terminal cleaning and how healthcare facilities safely return rooms to service.
🎧 netec.org/transmission...
🧪 Join us for Biosafety Cabinets 101 on March 25 at 1 PM ET!
Learn the fundamentals of BSC classes, HEPA filtration, airflow, and safe workflow practices for handling special pathogens.
🎓 CE credits available
🔗 Register for the webinar: unmc.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#NETEC #Biosafety #LabSafety
🧽 How do hospitals safely return a patient room to service after a special pathogen case?
On the next #TransmissionInterrupted, Jill Morgan (Emory University) talks with Cassie Prather (Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center) and Erika Kurili (@corewellhealth.bsky.social).
🎧 Airs March 18.
In the next episode of #TransmissionInterrupted, infection prevention experts break down the realities of cleaning and disinfection after caring for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases.
🎧 Tune in March 18
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In the latest episode of Transmission Interrupted, NETEC’s leaders reflect on a decade of progress and what's ahead. Read the recap and listen to the episode: netec.org/2026/03/09/f...
#TransmissionInterrupted
We’re gathering in Washington, DC, this week for the #NETEC10 Summit — reflecting on a decade of special pathogen preparedness and shaping what’s next for the #NSPS.
#NETEC10 #10YearsReady
10 years. One mission.
Our special #NETEC10 anniversary episode of Transmission Interrupted is now live — featuring all three NETEC Co-Principal Investigators reflecting on a decade of preparedness and what comes next.
🎧 Listen now: netec.org/podcast
#TransmissionInterrupted #SpecialPathogens
Frontline healthcare facilities must spot, isolate, and notify fast to contain high-consequence infectious diseases. Read how in our blog post: netec.org/2025/08/05/s...
#NETECNugget #HealthSecurity
🎙️ It’s live!
Today’s episode of Transmission Interrupted features NETEC’s PIs reflecting on 10 years of special pathogen preparedness and the future of the National Special Pathogen System of Care.
🎧 Listen now: netec.org/transmission...
#NETEC #TransmissionInterrupted
