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Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations. The Truth About Pandemic Flu!. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations. The Knox County Health Department and the American Red Cross are working together to develop

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Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

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  1. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations The Truth About Pandemic Flu!

  2. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations The Knox County Health Department and the American Red Cross are working together to develop Knox County’s Community Response Plan

  3. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Community Impact ----- • Large FUD Factor (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt) • Social Distancing Imposed (99 Assembly Rule) • Schools Closed • Many Businesses and Churches May Fail • Health Facilities Overwhelmed • Morgue/Funeral Facilities Overwhelmed

  4. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Faith Based Organizations Face Two Primary Issues - - • Keeping the Doors Open (Surviving) • Caring for an Impacted Community

  5. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Faith Based Organizations are Encouraged to - - • Plan and Prepare for a Pandemic Flu Event • Plan to Help Prevent or Mitigate a Pandemic Flu Event

  6. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Faith Based Organizations are Encouraged to Start By - - • Designating a Planner • Designator an Educator

  7. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Planning Involves - - - • Planning for the Impact On Your Organization • Absent Staff • Absent Congregation • Absent Donations • Congregation in Desperate Need • Educating Your Staff • Establishing Policies to Follow • Coordinating with External Agencies

  8. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Planning Involves - - - Educating Your Congregation About: • Your Organizations Plan for Continuing Service • How They Can Prevent or Mitigate the Spread of Influenza Among Themselves and Family • How They Can Care for a Family Member Contracting the Disease • Your Organization’s and the Community’s Plans for Responding to the Pandemic

  9. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations We – The Knox County Health Dept and the American Red Cross - Can Help! “Pandemic Influenza Plan Template”

  10. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations We – The Knox County Health Dept and the American Red Cross - Can Help! • In Your Packet • On Knox County Health Department Website • http://www.knoxcounty.org/health/emer_prepare/

  11. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations The Planning Template – An 8 Step Program to Guide You Through the Planning Process

  12. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations The Planning Template – The Ninth Step : Maintain Your Plan - Stay Involved - Emphasize the Plans Importance - Regular Reviews and Updates

  13. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations We Need Your Help! Only You Can Lead and Prepare the Plan for Your Organization!

  14. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations We – The Knox County Health Dept and the American Red Cross - Can Help! • Provide Information and Materials • Be a Resource for Unanswered Questions • Train the Trainers

  15. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations On Behalf Of - - - The Knox County Health Department And The American Red Cross

  16. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Thank You!

  17. Pandemic Flu Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations Questions?

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