TTX Pandemic Influenza Simulations Debriefing Pandemic Influenza Contingency(PIC) PIC / OCHA

Agenda 14:00 - 14:25 Breakout Groups – identification of key issues / gaps 14:30 - 14:40 Group presentations summaries 14:45 - 15:30 Plenary discussion: Strengths & Weaknesses of UN System Influenza Contingency Planning 15:30 - 15:45 Coffee break 16:00 - 16:20 Breakout Groups – prioritisation and next steps 16:20 – 16:40 Group presentations 16:40 – 17:00 Summary 17:00 Questions and open issues

Debriefing Objectives Identify gaps in Pandemic preparedness planning Prioritise actions to be taken and next steps Discussion and questions on simulation

Planning elements Organisational Structure – modes of operation to be used during the various stages of pandemic including the command and control and mechanisms for internal coordination. Triggers – identification of triggers, policies and actions to be taken based on the agreed organisational structure. Continuity of operations – prioritisation of essential programmes to be continued and identification of the requirements / resources needed to ensure this continuity. Staff health and safety – measures to be considered in order to ensure staff are able to continue to provide essential services. Support to National Government – assistance to national planning and preparedness and identification and planning for possible additional support during pandemic External communications – determine the protocols and messages for external communications

Gap analysis – session one Identify a rapporteur for the group Group discussion and identification of 4-5 key gaps / requirements based on the simulation. Findings to be recorded on the flip chart. Each group rapporteur to provide a 5 minute summary of the findings of the group.

Feedback from the Facilitator Strengths & Weaknesses of Influenza Contingency Planning

Prioritisation – session two Break down in same groups. Prioritisation of findings based on the last session and discussion. Action Reason why a priority? Who is responsible for the action? What resources are required? By when? Each group rapporteur to provide a 5 minute summary of the findings of the group.

Summary – The way forward To be added based on the findings of the simulation. This should be lead by the participant.