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You have questions; we have answers. 

Assess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting

We offer free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help health care facilities and EMS agencies prepare for special pathogen events. Our targeted support services are delivered by experts selected and assigned to each inquiry based on the unique needs of your organization.

Request Virtual or On-site Consultation

How Does the Process Work?

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Step 1

Submit Your Question

Your organization can submit any question related to special pathogen preparedness and response. Inquiries range from questions about PPE donning or doffing, to requests for us to review written protocols, to onsite visits for observing exercises and drills and giving feedback.

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Step 2

Connect with an Expert

After our coordinators receive your request, we may contact you to clarify and confirm the scope of the request. We will select an expert or experts from our team who have experience in the focal areas and they will begin developing a response.

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Step 3

Receive Your Customized Answer

We will contact you with an answer or action plan to address your needs. Simple questions will receive targeted responses within 3-5 business days. Complex challenges will require partnering with your facility over a longer period of time.

Who Are Our Experts?

Our team includes over 70 experts from hospitals, academic research centers, and government agencies across the U.S. They bring their experience in special pathogen management to our national network, all free of charge.

Ask Our Experts
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How Can We Help in Your Health Care Setting?

Our experts come from hospitals, EMS agencies, long term care centers, academic research centers, and government agencies across the U.S. and can speak to your specific health care setting.

Resources for Advancing Your Preparedness

Exercise Templates

A suite of customizable ASPR- and CDC-approved exercise drills based on the HSEEP model, with training on identifying, assessing, treating, managing, transporting, and transferring high-risk patients.

Preparedness Tools

Leadership resources for creating and engaging teams, SOPs, staffing models, and inventory checklists to help you make preparations before an emergency occurs.

Mitigation Tools

Prevent and reduce risk in special pathogen events with screening tools, lab protocols, risk assessments, room setup and workflow procedures, communication plans, and more.

Ebola: NETEC has compiled clinical guidance, preparedness resources, and educational materials related to ebola to support healthcare professionals and healthcare teams seeking reliable, evidence-informed information.
Access the resource library here.

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