Appendix N: Pandemic Influenza/Infection Control/Isolation A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily from person to person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in a very short time. It is expected that such an event could overwhelm local healthcare systems as an increased number of sick individuals seek healthcare services. In addition, the number of healthcare workers available to respond to these increased demands will be reduced by illness rates similar to pandemic influenza attack rates affecting the rest of the population. Include the organizational plan for pandemic influenza/infection control/isolation. Planning considerations: Contacting response partners Infection control plan Isolation plan Immunization policy Preventative measures (personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, etc.) Staff absenteeism due to illness Appendix O: Severe Weather/Extreme Temperatures/Winter Storms Severe Weather
Appendix N: Pandemic Influenza/Infection Control/Isolation A pandemic is a global disease outbreak. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges for which people have little or no immunity and for which there is no vaccine. The disease spreads easily from person to person, causes serious illness, and can sweep across the country and around the world in a very short time. It is expected that such an event could overwhelm local healthcare systems as an increased number of sick individuals seek healthcare services. In addition, the number of healthcare workers available to respond to these increased demands will be reduced by illness rates similar to pandemic influenza attack rates affecting the rest of the population. Include the organizational plan for pandemic influenza/infection control/isolation. Planning considerations: Contacting response partners Infection control plan Isolation plan Immunization policy Preventative measures (personal protective equipment, hand sanitizer, etc.) Staff absenteeism due to illness Appendix O: Severe Weather/Extreme Temperatures/Winter Storms Severe Weather
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