NETEC News & Blog
Respiratory Protection for VHFs: Turning Evidence Into Practice
Read the highlights from the NETEC webinar "From Evidence to Action: Respiratory Protection for VHFs" to learn about the science behind respiratory protection and what it means for healthcare facilities preparing to identify and care for patients with suspected or confirmed VHFs.
Preparing for the Pathogen We Can’t Predict: Lessons from Dr. Stephen Morse
Highlights from the podcast with Stephen Morse, PhD, about emerging infections, surveillance, pandemic preparedness, and what decades of outbreaks can teach us about preparing for whatever comes next.
Andes Hantavirus: What New Research Means for Clinical Preparedness
Learn about the research behind a recent New England Journal of Medicine review on the evolving evidence around Andes virus treatment, and what the findings mean for special pathogen preparedness.
Beyond PPE: What Research Reveals About Infection Prevention in Practice
Explore research on infection prevention challenges in emergency departments and how collaboration between frontline staff and infection preventionists strengthens safety and HCID preparedness.
Ready for Anything: Emergency Nurses’ Role in Special Pathogen Preparedness
In recognition of Emergency Nurses Week, NETEC spoke with two emergency nurses who bring their frontline experience to special pathogen preparedness.
Plague: What Healthcare Professionals Need to Know
Learn what healthcare professionals need to know about plague, including transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, PPE, infection control, and post-exposure prophylaxis.
New Study Highlights Gaps in Routine Laboratory Testing for Patients with Suspected High-Consequence Infectious Diseases
A new study published in Infection Control & Hospital Epidemiology reveals that many frontline acute care hospitals face significant challenges in safely performing routine laboratory tests for suspected special pathogen patients.
A Legacy of Leadership, Mentorship, and Preparedness: Remembering Dr. Bruce Ribner
Longtime colleagues of Dr. Bruce Ribner reflect on the physician, mentor, founding NETEC leader, and preparedness pioneer—and the quiet confidence that guided his work.
Practical PPE Training Strategies for Special Pathogens Preparedness
Explore takeaways from NETEC’s latest webinar on how healthcare facilities can make special pathogen PPE training practical and sustainable.
Start Small, Build Readiness: Putting Special Pathogen Plans to the Test
Learn how healthcare facilities can use a progressive approach to exercising for special pathogen preparedness and build capability over time.