NETEC News & Blog
Outbreak Update: Mpox Outbreak in the U.S.
The latest on the mpox outbreak in the U.S., plus takeaways and relevant resources for health care personnel.
Mpox: NETEC Special Pathogen of Concern Situation Report May 2022
As of May 16, 2022, the UK Health Security Agency has confirmed 7 cases of mpox in England. Public health investigation is ongoing. Overall, public health assessment of risk to the general public and international spread is low.
National Nurses Month 2022 at NETEC
During National Nurses Month, NETEC is honored to recognize the tremendous leadership, specialized knowledge, critical thinking, and compassion of nurses like Kate Boulter, who serves as NETEC’s lead expert on Long-Term Care.
NETEC Resources for Marburg Virus Disease
Earlier this week, the first case of Marburg virus disease was confirmed in Guinea, West Africa. In this post, NETEC provides information and resources on MVD. West Africa’s first-ever case […]
EMS Considerations for Mpox: Identify, Isolate, and Inform
On July 8-9 a U.S. citizen traveled from Nigeria to Dallas, Texas, via Atlanta, Georgia. On July 13, the patient presented to an emergency department for a rash that had […]
Waste Management from Patients Being Treated for Mpox Virus
The United States recently had a case of mpox virus diagnosed in a patient in Dallas County, Texas (CDC, https://emergency.cdc.gov/han/2021/han00446.asp, Accessed 12/13/2023). Organizations in the U.S. now preparing for the […]
Two New Ebola Outbreaks – Democratic Republic of Congo and Guinea
Just a few months after declaring the end of the last outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), they have confirmed four new cases of Ebola. An Ebola vaccination […]
Reduce, Reuse and Recycle N95 Respirators
With a shortage and increased use of N95 respirators, the tips below provide guidance on how to reduce, reuse and recycle N95 respirators. Also, save and print this flyer (NETEC, […]
Helping Children Wear Masks
Wearing a mask can be difficult for all of us. How can you teach and help a child to wear a mask? Review our recommendations below, and save and print […]
An Important Update from NIOSH: Use of Previously Stockpiled Respirators
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently shared an important update regarding the use of respiratory protective devices previously stockpiled for prolonged times. In summary, using respirators […]