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?)

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Bird Flu detected in Bird Flu detected in Florida !Florida !

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Pandemic Planning Directives

• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza

• National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Imple

mentation Plan

• HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan

• FEMA Pandemic COOP Appendix Template

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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

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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

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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

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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?

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Planning Documents and Resources PandemicFlu.gov Pandemic Influenza – Preparedness, Response

and Recovery - Guide for Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources

Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic

Protecting Employees from Avian Flu OSHA Quick Card, General Precautions Pandemic Tool Kit by Roche

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Planning Documents and Resources Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mit

igation in the US CDC Mask Wearing Guidance OPM – Human Capital Planning for Pan Flu OPM Pandemic Influenza Brochure GSA Telework Bulletin GSA Alternate Workspace Guidelines OPM Handbook on Pay and Leave in

Emergencies

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