Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Pandemic Planning Discussion  What is a Pandemic  Pandemic Directives/Guidance  Pandemic Planning Considerations  Pandemic Planning Resources

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion What is a Pandemic? A disease that affects people on a worldwide scale!  Emergence of a new strain.  Ability of that strain to affect humans and cause serious illness.  Ability to spread easily among humans. Most experts agree that it is not if but when! Severity and impact unknown! (1918? / 1957?)

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Bird Flu detected in Florida !

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Pandemic Planning Directives National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation PlanNational Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan FEMA Pandemic COOP Appendix Template

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Pandemic Planning Considerations  Essential Functions  Consider up to 120 Days  Pandemic Affecting Multiple Regions  Essential Employees  Scared to come to work  Caring for out of school children / elderly  Caring for sick family members  Family Support  Education and Preparation Guidance

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Pandemic Planning Considerations  Protecting Employees  Social Distancing  Telework  Alternate work schedule  Separate employees  Administrative/Mandatory Leave  Protective Equipment  N-95 Masks; Hand Sanitizer; Surface wipes  Hygiene Education

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Pandemic Planning Considerations  Alternate Facility  Gathering in close quarters??  Screening employees??  Memorandum of Understanding with Department of Health!  OK City/County Health Department  Tulsa City/County Health Department  State Health Department

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Pandemic Planning Considerations  Reconstitution  When do we return to normal staffing?  Is it safe to return to the building?  Are people still sick?  Is the building contaminated?

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Planning Documents and Resources  PandemicFlu.gov PandemicFlu.gov  Pandemic Influenza – Preparedness, Response and Recovery - Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources Pandemic Influenza – Preparedness, Response and Recovery - Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources  Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic  Protecting Employees from Avian Flu Protecting Employees from Avian Flu  OSHA Quick Card, General Precautions OSHA Quick Card, General Precautions  Pandemic Tool Kit by Roche Pandemic Tool Kit by Roche

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Planning Documents and Resources  Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the US Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the US  CDC Mask Wearing Guidance CDC Mask Wearing Guidance  OPM – Human Capital Planning for Pan Flu OPM – Human Capital Planning for Pan Flu  OPM Pandemic Influenza Brochure OPM Pandemic Influenza Brochure  GSA Telework Bulletin GSA Telework Bulletin  GSA Alternate Workspace Guidelines GSA Alternate Workspace Guidelines  OPM Handbook on Pay and Leave in Emergencies OPM Handbook on Pay and Leave in Emergencies

Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Summary and Transition This unit:  Pandemic Influenza Planning Discussion Next unit:  Delivering Effective Training (Unit 17)

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