
Improving special pathogen preparedness in the U.S. @EmoryUniversity / @unmc / @BellevueHosp. Retweets ≠ endorsement. Find us on Bluesky: https://xitter.cf/t.co/fIE2kLFZWT
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🫁 Pulmonary & critical care teams play an important role in special pathogen preparedness.
At #CHEST2026 (@accpchest) visit NETEC at Booth #498 for practical resources on respiratory protection, infection prevention, early identification & preparedness.
👋 Come see us! #NETEC
🦟 Malaria or viral hemorrhagic fever (VHF)?
Join NETEC on Nov. 18, 1–2 PM ET, to explore similarities, differences, testing considerations, coinfection, and presumptive treatment options to support frontline clinical decision-making.
🔗 Register: ow.ly/f59u50ZY2wO
Every response can strengthen preparedness.
Lessons from the West Africa Ebola outbreak helped lead to the National Quarantine Unit. Years later, that planning supported its recent Andes hantavirus activation.
Hear the story: ow.ly/JLQr50ZWqub
We are saddened by the passing of Helen Branswell, a great science journalist who covered infectious diseases. She took emerging threats seriously without sensationalizing them, helping us understand what really mattered. Her voice will be greatly missed: ow.ly/Y8A450ZXzAL
What will the next emerging infectious disease threat look like—and will we be ready?
🎙️ Jill Morgan, RN, talks with Stephen Morse, PhD, Editor-in-Chief of @DMPHSociety, about lessons from decades of emerging disease threats.
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Emergency nurses have to be ready for anything.
For #EmergencyNursesWeek, two ED nurses share practical lessons on special pathogen preparedness—from screening and PPE to knowing your plan and who to call.
💙 Thank you, emergency nurses, for all you do.
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The National Special Pathogen System in action! Great to see @BellevueHosp, a Level 1 RESPTC, providing training to newly selected Level 2 STAND awardees in its region—strengthening regional partnerships and special pathogen preparedness.
Today, Bellevue hosted teams from Elmhurst, Harlem & @JacobiNCBHosp for hands-on special pathogen training with @TheNETEC and @NYCHealthSystem biopreparedness partners. Strengthening readiness across our hospitals. on.nyc.gov/4jMBcei
Is your hospital laboratory ready to support care for a patient with a suspected HCID?
NETEC experts Justin Chan (@BellevueHosp) and Erica Shenoy of MGH (@MassGeneralNews) and their colleagues discuss lab readiness on The ICHE Podcast.
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Is your hospital laboratory ready to support care for a patient with a suspected HCID?
NETEC experts Justin Chan (@BellevueHosp) and Erica Shenoy of MGH (@MassGeneralNews) and their colleagues discuss lab readiness on The ICHE Podcast.
🎧 ow.ly/xfZK50ZWo8H
🧪 A new study highlights gaps in routine lab testing for patients with suspected HCIDs.
Explore the findings, barriers, and approaches to strengthening laboratory preparedness: ow.ly/E3BM50ZVyUQ
#SpecialPathogens #NETEC
Exercises reveal real gaps.
Simulation uncovers staffing, workflow, and equipment challenges in pediatric HCID care that plans alone can’t predict.
🔗 Read more: ow.ly/kl2650ZTVvy
#NETECNugget #HCID #Preparedness #PatientSafety #NETEC
🎙️What can U.S. health care teams learn from clinicians with firsthand experience treating Andes virus?
Gavin Harris, MD, and Gaby Frank, MD, discuss their recent @NEJMGroup review—and the value of global knowledge-sharing—on Transmission Interrupted.
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There’s still time to see NETEC at #ACEP26 (@ACEPNation)! Visit Booth #2116.
📸 Anna Yaffee, MD, presented on system-wide HCID PPE training across hospital points of entry.
Miss us at ACEP? Find us next at:
🫁 CHEST (@accpchest) — Booth #498
🦠 IDWeek (@IDWeekmtg) — Booth #944
🚨 Emergency medicine teams: Are you ready for the unexpected?
At #ACEP26 (@ACEPNation) visit NETEC at Booth #2116 for practical resources on screening, Identify–Isolate–Inform, PPE, infection prevention & special pathogen preparedness.
👋 Come see us! #EmergencyMedicine #NETEC
Suspected HCPS in a patient with possible Andes hantavirus exposure is a medical emergency.
This carousel covers key considerations for fluid, hemodynamic and respiratory support, plus early transfer to an ECMO-capable facility.
Explore NETEC’s guidance: ow.ly/YmFs50ZRzbp
📋 Don’t start from scratch during a special pathogen response.
NETEC’s customizable SBAR templates help teams organize and share critical information quickly.
Explore the BVD SBAR + more templates: ow.ly/7C4f50ZRz6t
#NETECNugget
Meet Dr. Andi Shane, an Emory pediatric infectious disease physician and researcher working to prevent disease and improve vaccine protection.
@EmoryUniversity and @childrensatl serve as the Region 4 RESPTC.
Read more: ow.ly/O2Bw50ZRwEu
🎙️ Coming Oct. 7: What does the latest research tell us about Andes virus?
Gavin Harris, MD (@EmoryScdp) and Gaby Frank, MD (@JohnsHopkins) join Transmission Interrupted to discuss their recent NEJM review.
🔔 Subscribe so you know when it drops.
🎙️ Coming Oct. 7: What does the latest research tell us about Andes virus?
Gavin Harris, MD (@EmoryScdp) and Gaby Frank, MD (@JohnsHopkins) join Transmission Interrupted to discuss their recent NEJM review.
🔔 Subscribe so you know when it drops.

























