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In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, join host Jill Morgan and special guests Syra Madad, Darrell Ruby, and Tim Scholten for a practical, nationwide look at drills and exercises in special pathogen preparedness. The group breaks down the difference between drills and exercises, shares real-world stories from hospitals across the U.S., and offers advice on implementing effective, HSEEP-compliant training—even with limited resources. Whether you're new to emergency management or a seasoned pro, this episode is packed with actionable tips on building readiness, meeting regulatory requirements, and ensuring the safety of both staff and patients. Don’t miss the inside scoop on "mystery patient drills," the importance of flexibility, and how to turn every simulation into real-world improvement.
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Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.
Host
Jill Morgan, RN
Emory Healthcare, Atlanta, GA
Jill Morgan is a registered nurse and a subject matter expert in personal protective equipment (PPE) for NETEC. For 35 years, Jill has been an emergency department and critical care nurse, and now splits her time between education for NETEC and clinical research, most of it centering around infection prevention and personal protective equipment. She is a member of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC), ASTM International, and the Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI).
Guests
Syra Madad, DHSc, MSc, MCP
Chief Biopreparedness Officer
NYC Health + Hospitals
Darrell Ruby, CEM, CHEC, NEMAA
Regional Coordinator
Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital
Tim Scholten, MHA, BSN, RN, NE-BC
RESPTC Program Manager
Corewell Health
Resources
FEMA: Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program
NETEC: Special Pathogen Mystery Drill Toolkit Drill, Functional & Full-Scale Template
NETEC: Special Pathogen Readiness Tracer
NETEC Exercise Templates
NETEC Resource Library
NETEC website: NETEC.org
Transmission Interrupted: netec.org/podcast
About NETEC
A Partnership for Preparedness
The National Emerging Special Pathogens Training and Education Center’s mission is to set the gold standard for special pathogen preparedness and response across health systems in the U.S. with the goals of driving best practices, closing knowledge gaps, and developing innovative resources.
Our vision is a sustainable infrastructure and culture of readiness for managing suspected and confirmed special pathogen incidents across the United States public health and health care delivery systems.
For more information visit NETEC on the web at www.netec.org.
NETEC Consultation Services
Assess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting.
NETEC offers 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. Have a question? Ask a NETEC expert.
For more information visit: netec.org/consulting-services.
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