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Pandemic Planning Business Planning and Communications Nancy Hatch Woodward Sponsored by Health Advocate, Inc. Copyright 2009, Nancy Hatch Woodward
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Why Plan?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Why Plan? SARS -- Toronto
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Why Plan? SARS -- Toronto Pre-planning is essential
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Why Plan SARS -- Toronto Pre-planning is essential Current business continuity plans aren’t enough
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Infections, hospitalizations, deaths
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Characteris tic Moderate (1958/68- like) Swine Flu Predictions* Severe (1918-like) Illness90 million (30% population) 165 million (50% population) 90 million (30% population) Outpatient medical care 45 million (50% of those ill) n/a 45 million (50% of those ill) Hospitaliza tion 865,0001.8 million9,900,000 ICU care128,750 n/a1,485,000 Mechanical ventilation 64,875 n/a 745,000 Deaths209,00030,000 – 90,0001,903,000 Source: PandemicFlu.gov. Estimates based on extrapolation from past pandemics in the United States. * White House predictions, Aug. 2009.
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Absenteeism up to 40 percent
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Absenteeism up to 40 percent --Employees ill
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Absenteeism up to 40 percent --Employees ill --Family members ill
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Absenteeism up to 40 percent --Employees ill --Family members ill --Possible school closings
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Absenteeism up to 40 percent --Employees ill --Family members ill --Possible school closings --Deaths in families
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com What Can We Expect? Absenteeism up to 40 percent --Employees ill --Family members ill --Possible school closings --Deaths in families --People afraid to come to work
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know What is all this hype about a pandemic?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know What is all this hype about a pandemic? How should I protect myself and my family?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Center for Disease Control: www.pandemicflu.gov World Health Association: www.who.org American Psychological Assoc. www.apahelpcenter.org
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know What is all this hype about a pandemic? How should I protect myself and my family? What is the company planning to do to protect us and our jobs?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know What is all this hype about a pandemic? How should I protect myself and my family? What is the company planning to do to protect us and our jobs? Will I have to come to work or can I work at home?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know What is all this hype about a pandemic? What is the company planning to do to protect us and our jobs? How should I protect my family? Will I have to come to work or can I work at home? What is my employer planning for expats and business travelers?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know Will our organization be open during a pandemic?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know Will our organization be open during a pandemic? What will trigger the plan and how will I know?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know Will our organization be open during a pandemic? What will trigger the plan and how will I know? Will my job be needed during a pandemic?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know Will our organization be open during a pandemic? What will trigger the plan and how will I know? Will my job be needed during a pandemic? What if I can’t come to work?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know Will our organization be open during a pandemic? What will trigger the plan and how will I know? Will my job be needed during a pandemic? What if I can’t come to work? If I’m at work, what precautions are my employer taking to protect my health?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Your Employees Want to Know Will our organization be open during a pandemic? What will trigger the plan and how will I know? Will my job be needed during a pandemic? What if I can’t come to work? If I’m at work, what precautions is my employer taking to protect my health? How will I know when I can return to work?
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com The Aftermath
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Pandemic Planning Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Copyright 2009. www.NancyHatchWoodward.com Nancy Hatch Woodward Communications http://nancyhatchwoodward.com (423) 842-6353
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