The MHA hosted a webinar Oct. 23 overviewing the National Special Pathogen System (NSPS) of care. The NSPS is a tiered system with four facility levels that have increasing capabilities to care for suspected or confirmed patients with high consequence infectious diseases.

During the webinar, Julie Bulson, DNP, MPA, RN, NE-BC, HcEM-M, director of business assurance, Corewell Health, overviewed the minimum capabilities of the NSPS system of care, specifically highlighting:

• Regional opportunities to enhance overall special pathogen preparedness.
• The pros and cons of joining the system of care at a level two or three.
• How to align recommendations to advance readiness with The Joint Commission standards and building system-wide awareness.

Several MHA leaders recently visited the Corewell Health Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center which serves as a resource hub, training and coordination leader in the region.

Members interested in engaging in the NSPS, may visit NETEC.org or contact Julie Bulson at (616) 391-2244. NETEC will continue to build resources, develop online education and deliver technical training to meet the needs of partners.

Members interested in the on-demand recording and resources from the live webinar may contact Rob Wood at the MHA.

Phone: (517) 323-3443
Fax: (517) 323-0946

Phone: (517) 703-8601
Fax: (517) 703-0628