NETEC News & Blog
National Preparedness Month Spotlight: Emergency Management for High-Consequence Infectious Diseases
This National Preparedness Month, NETEC highlights best practices for high-consequence infectious disease readiness across the emergency management cycle: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response & Recovery.
Managing AIIR Downtime During Special Pathogen Events
Prepare for HVAC or AIIR failures with NETEC’s new HCID Downtime Checklist—your guide to safe, effective care during high-risk scenarios.
The Role of PPE in EMS Operations
The latest episode of Transmission Interrupted explores the role of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) in Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Read the blog for the key takeaways.
Situation Report: DRC Declares Ebola Zaire Outbreak
The Democratic Republic of Congo has declared an outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease caused by Zaire ebolavirus. Here’s what frontline healthcare workers should know.
Readiness in Action: The NSPS Level 2 Resource Guide for Healthcare Facilities
NETEC has released the NSPS Level 2 Resource Guide to help healthcare facilities advance their readiness to care for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases.
Estimating PPE Needs with the DASH Tool
Learn how public health and hospital experts plan PPE strategies for special pathogens using the Disaster Available Supplies in Hospitals (DASH) Tool.
UC Davis Medical Center becomes a Special Pathogen Treatment Center (Level 2) in Region 9
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC), serving as the Coordinating Body of the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS), congratulates UC Davis Medical Center on being designated Northern California’s first Level 2 Special Pathogen Treatment Center in Region 9.
NETEC and RESPTCs Showcase U.S. Special Pathogen Expertise at WADEM
NETEC and the RESPTCs brought U.S. expertise in special pathogen preparedness to the global stage at the World Association for Disaster and Emergency Medicine (WADEM) Congress in Tokyo.
VHF Preparedness Checklist: The First Step Toward Special Pathogen Readiness
Learn how the Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) Preparedness Checklist can help prepare any healtthcare facilitty for the challenges of identifying and caring for patients with high-consequence infectious diseases.
Remembering Dr. Phil Smith: A Leader in Special Pathogen Preparedness
The NETEC community joins colleagues across the country in mourning the passing of Dr. Phil Smith, who helped shape the national infrastructure for special pathogen preparedness.