NETEC Guidance on Breach of PPE

14/12/2022 1h 2min Episodio 24
NETEC Guidance on Breach of PPE

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NETEC Guidance on Breach of PPEJoin NETEC's Jill Morgan and members of the NETEC PPE Workgroup as they discuss the risks associated with PPE Breaches in special pathogen situations. The group will touch on PPE considerations for individuals and teams in biocontainment unit environments, including the importance of preparing health care workers to assess risks and safely respond to a breach. Questions or comments for NETEC? Contact us at [email protected] us on the web at netec.org/podcast.GuestsJennifer Cuzzolina, BSN, RN, CICClinical Program Coordinator - Special Pathogens ProgramCedars-SinaiMeredith Fahy, MPH, RN, CICInfection PreventionistMassachusetts General HospitalBrooke Henriksen, BSN, RN, CCRNTraining and Education Coordinator, Special Pathogens Program Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children's HospitalAdam Sorensen, BSN, RNNurse Educator – Biocontainment UnitDenver HealthHostJill Morgan, RNEmory Healthcare, Atlanta, GAResourcesNETEC Guidance on Breach of Personal Protective Equipment: https://netec.org/2022/10/26/course-ppe-breaches/NETEC Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Resources: https://repository.netecweb.org/exhibits/show/ppe101/ppeNETEC Resource Library: https://repository.netecweb.orgNeed More PPE Help?Contact NETEC to ask an expert a question or request free NETEC services targeted to your facility's emerging special pathogen preparedness program. For more information, visit: https://netec.org/about-netec/contact-us/About NETECA Partnership for PreparednessThe 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 ServicesAssess and Advance Your Readiness for Special Pathogens with Free, Expert Consulting.NETEC offers free virtual and onsite readiness consulting to help healthcare 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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