Infection Prevention Services - SLICE: Develop new domains and items to assess pandemic preparedness… and 1 more item

The University of Nebraska Medical Center (UNMC) in Omaha, Nebraska, has awarded a consulting contract to Lauren Musil for Infection Prevention Services through the Global Center for Health Security. The contract, valued at $13,600, covers the period from January 1, 2026, to September 29, 2026, and encompasses two primary line items: (1) developing new domains and assessment items for pandemic preparedness and special pathogen surge readiness through the SLICE (Self-Assessment of Infection Prevention and Control) framework, and (2) creating resources and tools to advance Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) programs based on identified programmatic gaps.

The contract specifies Musil will provide subject matter expertise as an Infection Preventionist (IP) for the Region 7 Regional Emerging Special Pathogen Treatment Center, delivering services at a rate of $85 per hour for a total of 160 hours. The engagement includes developing assessment materials, supporting scoring enhancements, and providing follow-up consultation. As a fixed-term agreement under $50,000, the contract is specifically structured for targeted consulting services without automatic renewal, focusing on enhancing pandemic and special pathogen preparedness capabilities for the UNMC's healthcare infrastructure.