National Special Pathogen System (NSPS): Path to Preparedness

National Special Pathogen System (NSPS): Path to Preparedness

The estimated time to complete this enduring material is 60 minutes.

TARGET AUDIENCE

This accredited continuing education activity is designed for frontline workers, physicians, nurses, and infection preventionists.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES

At the conclusion of this enduring material, the participant should be better able to:

• Discuss the organizational framework of the NSPS, including the specific roles within your facility and respective HHS region, and how they contribute to pathogen surveillance, outbreak response, and protection of your community, the patient, and your workforce.  
• Explore how some healthcare facilities and public health entities have implemented the NSPS and how they are leveraging relationships and strategies to expand and support their region.  

METHOD OF PARTICIPATION

In order to receive a certificate of completion, you must complete these steps.

1. View the entire presentation,
2. Complete the post-test with a score of 2 out of 3 or better,
3. Complete the online evaluation,
4. Submit the Completion Attestation.

FACULTY

The following faculty have nothing to disclose:

• Paul Biddinger, MD  
• Julie Bulson, DNP, MPA, RN, NE-BC, HcEM-M*  
• Jessica Gould, BSc, PEM  
• John Harahus, RN, NHDP-BC, CHEC, CFRN, CEN, PHRN*  
• Shelly Schwedhelm, MSN, RN, NEA-BC*  
• Christopher Sulmonte Jr., MHA*  

*faculty and planning committee member

PLANNING COMMITTEE

The below planning committee members have nothing to disclose:

• Melissa Cairo, BA  
• Britton Clark, MPH, CNP
• Valeta Creason-Wahl, MMP
• Chimora Imonugo, MD, MPH
• Heidi Keeler, PhD, MSN/MBA, RN
• Benjamin Mattson, MS Ed
• Jason Noble, BA, BFA
• Renee Paulin, MSN, RN, CWOCN
• Brenda Ram, CMP, CHCP
• Samantha Schlageter, BA  
• Sami Vasistha, MSc  

FINANCIAL SUPPORT 

This program is funded by ASPR