110 likes | 230 Views
Unit Introduction and Overview. Unit objectives: The need for a family support plan The key family support planning issues The need for family support services at the alternate site. Elements of a Family Support Plan. All employees should develop a plan that includes:
E N D
Unit Introduction and Overview Unit objectives: • The need for a family support plan • The key family support planning issues • The need for family support services at the alternate site
Elements of a Family Support Plan • All employees should develop a plan that includes: • Personal items and necessities. • Financial and legal documents. • An out-of-area contact.
Elements of a Family Support Plan • Include processes for: • Activating an emergency call-in number. • Tracking employees. • Providing guidance and assistance.
Communicating During COOP Operations • Communicate early and often. • Update information as necessary. • Secure the worksite. • Safeguard vital records.
Accounting for Employees • All supervisors should have a contact list for their • personnel. • Contact lists should be updated monthly when COOP is not activated. • Contact lists should be updated daily during COOP operations.
Accounting for Employees • Supervisor responsibilities: • Account for employees upon COOP activation or shortly thereafter. • Continue attempts to contact employees until all are accounted for.
Notifying Families of Deceased Employees • Notification should be made: • By a senior leader. • Personally. • Provide contact numbers for EAP and HR. • Notify Public Affairs.
Taking Care of Families • Dependent care: • Encourage backup care plans for dependents. • Employees must plan and pay for whatever they arrange.
Providing Medical Care • Make counseling services available. • Ensure that work stations are safe. • Encourage health and wellness classes. • Encourage stress releasers.
Summary and Transition • This unit covered: • Family support planning. • Personal readiness steps. • Next unit: • Developing COOP Plans and Procedures (Unit 12)
Summary and Transition • Questions?