Inside NETEC: Empowering Preparedness with Educational Innovation

In this special behind-the-scenes episode of Transmission Interrupted, host Jill Morgan gathers the core Education & Training Team from NETEC to pull back the curtain on how they create timely and practical resources for healthcare professionals facing special pathogens. Join Jill, along with Sharon Vanairsdale Carrasco (Director of Education), Benjamin Mattson and Jason Noble (Instructional Designers), Michael Konomos (Medical Illustrator), and Britton Clark (Project Manager), for an engaging conversation about what it takes to turn expert-driven knowledge into accessible, actionable training. Hear how the team prioritizes urgent topics, adapts to ever-changing demands, and keeps materials up-to-date and user-focused. Get insider perspectives on the collaborative process, the creative use of medical illustration, and how NETEC strives to meet healthcare workers where they are. Whether you’re an educator, clinician, or just curious about emergency preparedness and infection control, this episode offers an inspiring look into the power of teamwork and the importance of supporting frontline staff with the best education possible. Have suggestions for future content or resources? The team wants to hear from you! Contact NETEC at [email protected]. Tune in, subscribe, and join the conversation. Visit Transmission Interrupted on the web at netec.org/podcast. Guests Sharon Carrasco DNP, APRN, ACNS-BC, ANP-C, CEN, FAEN, FAAN, FNAP NETEC, Director of Education and Training Britton Clark PMP, MPH NETEC Project Manager, Education & Training Project Management Professional (PMP) Michael Konomos MS, CMI NETEC Medical Illustrator and Visual Designer Benjamin Mattson M.S.Ed NETEC Instructional Designer Jason Noble BA, BFA NETEC Instructional Designer 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). Resources Transmission Interrupted:netec.org/podcast NETEC Resource Library:repository.netecweb.org NETEC YouTube:YouTube.com/thenetec NETEC eLearning Center:courses.netec.org 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.