Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response

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THE THREAT ARE WE PREPARED?

Hello! Welcome to the first part of our training course about pandemic influenza preparedness and response.

LESSON OBJECTIVES After completing this lesson, you should be able to: describe what a pandemic is; identify past and present pandemics; and determine the potential impact of a pandemic in the workforce.

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KNOWLEDGE CHECK Which of the following viruses caused a pandemic? Select the best option.

Decreased labor supply for both regular and temporary employees, as well as contractors

Decreased sales which is mainly due to canceled customer orders

Disruption in obtaining supplies or materials, especially if goods are imported by air or land

Changes in employee demands which requires the development of alternative business methods

HEALTH AND SAFETY SURVEY HOW DO YOU FEEL ABOUT OUR RESPONSE TO COVID-19? Reshaping the workforce to keep everyone in the company safe while ensuring business viability is a crucial part of every influenza preparedness plan. The current COVID-19 pandemic served as a wake-up call to revisit our current pandemic influenza preparedness plan. You are a vital part of the company. We want to hear from you. On the next few slides, you will be asked about your experience in the COVID-19 pandemic. Please answer the questions honestly as this will help us in assessing the effectiveness of our current pandemic preparedness plan. Rest assured that all answers are confidential.

THE RESPONSE WHAT SHOULD WE DO?

Welcome back! You are now on the second part of our training course about pandemic influenza preparedness and response.

In the previous lesson, you learned what a pandemic is and how it affects our business operations. You also helped us in evaluating our current COVID-19 pandemic influenza preparedness plan.

LESSON OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, you should be able to: recognize the responsibilities of the pandemic response committee; and recognize your role in promoting employee safety and productivity during a pandemic.

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The first step for a successful pandemic influenza response plan involves choosing a pandemic coordinator and team. They will be responsible for the following:

Analyzing our business operations to determine which roles and functions are critical for company continuity

Creating workarounds and redundancies in the case of significant supply chain interruptions or an unexpected increase in staff absence

Deciding when to shut down as well as how to communicate with employees and what measures everyone should take (while in isolation)

KNOWLEDGE CHECK What is the normal body temperature? Select only one

THE RECOVERY WHAT CAN WE LEARN?

Welcome back! You are now on the last part of our training course about pandemic influenza preparedness and response.

In the previous lesson, you learned about the actions we must take during pandemics to keep everyone safe while continuing company operations.

LESSON OBJECTIVES At the end of this lesson, you should be able to recognize your involvement in improving the current pandemic influenza response plan

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When a pandemic ends, it does not mean that we are back to square one. The workforce, workplace, and the work itself will be profoundly transformed. The gradual recovery from this disruption offers a chance to discover, experiment, and reimagine the future of work. It is also the time to revisit work policies and change the old traditions for the better. Our goal should not be going back to normal but rather moving forward to the next normal.

THE NEXT NORMAL WHAT CAN WE LEARN AFTER A PANDEMIC?