Pandemic Planning Discussion

1. Pandemic Planning Discussion • What is a Pandemic • Pandemic Directives/Guidance • Pandemic Planning Considerations • Pandemic Planning Resources

2. 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?)

3. Bird Flu detected in Florida !

4. Pandemic Planning Directives • National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza • National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan • HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan • FEMA Pandemic COOP Appendix Template

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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?

9. 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

10. Planning Documents and Resources • Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation 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

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

12. Summary and Transition • Questions?