Pandemic Preparedness Program - ISNetworld RAVS Section - US
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An excerpt from ISNetworld® RAVS®* Safety plan Pandemic Preparedness Program
Pandemic Preparedness
Overview
Business continuity means ensuring that essential business functions can survive a natural disaster, technological failure, human error, or other disruption. Many existing business continuity plans anticipate disruptions such as fires, earthquakes, and floods; these events are restricted to certain geographic areas, and the time frames are fairly well defined and limited. Pandemic flu, however, demands a different set of continuity assumptions since it will be widely dispersed geographically and potentially arrives in waves that could last several months at a time. Business continuity plans should be prepared so that if significant absenteeism or changes in business practices are required business operations can be effectively maintained. [5]
Depending on the flu strain and based on previous pandemics, public health officials project cumulative absentee rates of 25-30 percent over three to four months. Absentees will include sick employees, and those who must care for others who are sick. Fear will also impact rates of absenteeism.
If a pandemic flu strikes, government health officials will issue information, warnings and work with the media to disseminate advice on how to avoid becoming ill. Company managers, human resource departments, and employees should pay close attention to the guidance provided by local and state health departments.
In a worse-case scenario, “business as usual” may cease. Government health officials may have to implement dramatic measures, including shutting down certain businesses that involve high levels of interaction with the public, such as restaurants and theatres. Health officials may also have to restrict travel, cancel public events such as concerts or sports, and close schools.
