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NETEC helped deploy HHS’s Portable Biocontainment Unit for the first time, demonstrating the U.S. health system’s readiness to manage and transport patients with high-risk infectious diseases.

NETEC and RESPTCs showcased innovative strategies and hands-on training to advance national special pathogen preparedness at APIC 2025 — read more to explore their impact and resources.

NETEC’s webinar explores mpox-related eye complications and emphasizes early diagnosis, treatment, and global lessons to support clinical and infection control efforts.

Boosting regional readiness in HHS Region 6, the SPECTRE program teamed up with UTMB’s Biocontainment Care Unit for hands-on infectious disease training—learn more about how this effort strengthens frontline response.

Learn more about the 2025 Texas Public Health Summit (TXPHS25), a free hybrid event bringing together public health leaders to explore past, present, and future strategies for infectious disease preparedness in Texas.

A NETEC-supported Train-the-Trainer event hosted by NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and the New Jersey Hospital Association advanced the NSPS mission by strengthening regional partnerships and equipping healthcare professionals with critical special pathogen response skills.

Experts on the latest Transmission Interrupted episode stress that resilient healthcare systems depend on empowered frontline workers, clear communication, and consistent, real-world training.

Read more about how NETEC and SPECTRE are enhancing frontline preparedness for high-consequence infectious diseases through hands-on, interdisciplinary training in San Antonio.

This episode explores what it takes to effectively prepare for and respond to high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs), focusing on the systems, strategies, and collaboration needed to protect patients and strengthen healthcare infrastructure against emerging threats.

The NETEC webinar "Handle with Care: Special Pathogen Waste Management" highlighted the importance of regulatory compliance, planning, and coordination in managing special pathogen waste. It also emphasized best practices such as minimizing waste, proper packaging, staff training, and maintaining clear protocols to ensure safe disposal and protect public health.

The Special Pathogens Excellence in Clinical Treatment, Readiness, Research, and Education (SPECTRE) program proudly partnered with the National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center (NETEC) to host a specialized training for healthcare professionals across HHS Region 6.

NYC Health + Hospitals/Bellevue and NETEC held a special pathogen training for lab staff, combining virtual lessons on infectious disease protocols with hands-on practice in PPE use, spill response, and lab safety.

Free, self-paced online courses (1–3 hours) from the Texas Epidemic Public Health Institute (TEPHI) are available to all Texas residents, covering a variety of public health topics to support lifelong learning and community resilience.

Learn key strategies for ensuring effective respiratory protection and compliance with OSHA guidelines by reading more [here]. Stay informed on best practices for fit testing, training, and building a culture of safety in your healthcare facility.

The NETEC webinar highlighted TJC standards for acute care and critical access facilities, focusing on PPE for respiratory pathogens and viral hemorrhagic fevers. Smaller facilities were encouraged to adapt available resources, with an emphasis on hands-on training for PPE competency. For more details, read the full webinar recap.

Discover how the SPECTRE program is training nursing students in biocontainment, PPE use, outbreak response, and infection prevention for high-consequence infectious diseases (HCIDs) in our latest blog.