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Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan explores the high-stakes world of EMS preparedness with guests Matt Sasser and Alex Isakoff. Get an inside look at what it really takes to be ready for anything—from unexpected emergencies on the road to transporting patients with high-consequence infectious diseases.The team shares real stories, expert insights, and lessons learned from hands-on drills, large-scale exercises, and unique scenarios. Discover the importance of the "staff, stuff, and space" mantra, why iterative training makes the difference in crisis moments, and how building a culture of preparedness through practice ultimately keeps both EMS providers and patients safe.Whether you're a frontline responder, hospital clinician, or simply interested in public health, this conversation unpacks the challenges and triumphs of special pathogen preparedness—and why cultivating expertise, collaboration, and ongoing support is essential for communities everywhere.Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at [email protected] Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestsAlex Isakov, MD, MPH, FACEP, FAEMSNETEC EMS Workgroup Co-Lead Executive Director for Health SecurityProfessor of Emergency MedicineEmory School of MedicineAlex Isakov’s Emory University ProfileMatt Sasser, MDMedical Director, MedSTAR TransportMedical Director, Baltimore Ravens M&T Bank StadiumEmergency Physician, MedStar Union Memorial HospitalMatt Sasser’s MedStar Health ProfileHostJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAJill 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).ResourcesNETEC EMS Biosafety Transport for Operators online courseNETEC Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Featured ResourcesNETEC Special Pathogen Operational Readiness Assessment for Emergency Medical Services (EMS)ASPR TRACIE EMS Infectious Disease PlaybooEMS Model Procedural Guidelines for Special PathogensNETEC Resource...
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