October 2009

Here is an summary explanation of the Ten Key Pandemic Components

 

1.   Leadership/Decision Making - Implement a Pandemic Planning and Coordination Unit (PPCU) as part of the existing Continuity Planning (BCP) function.

 

2.  Education - Increase awareness and knowledge about influenza prevention and treatment through clear, consistent, medically appropriate information.

 

3.  Public/Private Partnerships - Develop and maintain valuable partnerships with trading partners and critical stakeholders such as unions and public health agencies.

 

4. Communication - Communicate the response plan and approach to employees and families, customers, suppliers, and partners.

 

5.  Teleworking - Identify organizational and technical infrastructure requirements to minimize the potential disruption resulting from a pandemic.

 

6.  Risk and Legal - Identify likely threats in order to decrease the risk of threat occurrence and contain damage.  Develop risk mitigation policies and procedures.

 

7.  HR Policies and Procedures - Identify core staff and functions and establish policies and procedures during the pandemic.

 

8.  Trading Partners - Review demand, distribution, and production plans and link strategies with key trading partners to maintain critical business processes.

 

9.  Employee Wellness - Review contracts with health plans and provider networks to determine coverage and provision of services such as vaccinations and access to medical facilities.

 

10. Key Business Processes - Develop policies and processes to maintain operational effectiveness during a pandemic.

 

 

Statistics about pandemic readiness

 

5 - Very confident, we're fully prepared - 4%

4 - Somewhat confident, we're prepared - 42%

3 - So-so, we have some pandemic plans - 46%

2 - Lacking focus, we need help - 6%

1 - Pandemic? What pandemic? - 2%

 

Where are you?

 

 

(Resource:  Everbridge Pandemic Preparedness: Ten Tips to Achieve Swine Flu Readiness

Tuesday, September 22, 2009 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PDT)