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 H5N1....The Bird Flu.....Avian Influenza.....Pandemic.....
Business leaders face many questions as they
determine how to prepare for and respond to this significant healthcare
challenge. "Is this a real issue to which I need to pay attention?
Should I allocate resources to address this now or do I have time to
push it off to next quarter? When is the best time to take action and
what does that action look like? What impact on productivity will the
disease and ensuing panic have upon my workforce?"
Our goal in this edition of PracticePoints is to empower you with knowledge and resources to effectively meet this challenge. We have included the following articles:
- The Department of Homeland Security's The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide. This resource outlines infrastructure and resource recommendations for business contingency planning.
- Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Adaptive Responses to an Evolving Challenge
is an excellent analysis of the emotional and behavioral implications
of a pandemic outbreak, as published in the Journal of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management.
- Frequently Asked Questions as prepared by
the U.S. DHHS. This list prepares employers with specific answers to
the questions their employees will likely be asking.
- The Center for Disease Control's recommendations
for the business community on how to prevent the outbreak or the spread
of influenza in the workplace.
Utilizing the technological functionality of
CrisisCoach for Providers, Crisis Care Network will soon be launching
CrisisCoach for Pandemic Response. Please stay tuned for additional
information.
Best,
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Infrastructure and Key Resource Concerns |
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The Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Guide is
one of the practical tools DHS has developed for business
owner-operators and their contingency planners to enhance pandemic
planning.
Read more
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Pandemic Influenza Preparedness: Adaptive Responses to an Evolving
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Journal Abstract
In the United States, preparation for a potential influenza
pandemic is receiving heightened media coverage and scrutiny.
Scientific attention is focused on the potential for the current
Southeastern Asian avian flu virus, influenza A (H5N1), to become a
pandemic threat through genetic mutation and viral reassortment. [read more]
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Frequently Asked Questions |
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One-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu
information. Managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.
U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu Q & A :
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Preventing the Flu: Businesses and the Workplace |
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Businesses, employers and employees can help prevent the spread of
colds and flu in the workplace. The CDC provides information on
preventing the flu, as well as tools for employees and other useful
materials for the workplace.
CDC: Preventing the Flu: Businesses and the Workplace
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Advancing Best Practices Training |
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This is a combined online/onsite course. Attendees will complete the
online section of the course before attending the 1 day onsite
section of the course.
The online section will provide attendees with a video-enhanced
overview of best practices in critical incident response services. [read more]
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CCN to Participate in Bank Critical Incident Response Summit
On December 7, a CCN
customer in the banking industry will be sponsoring a summit to address
how to best meet the needs of workgroups and individuals impacted by
critical incidents. The agenda includes review of evidence-informed
best practices, clear definition of protocols specific to corporate
culture, and identification of the necessary elements in an
absence-management to disability management continuum. CCN staff will
present its plan for pandemic preparedness and response.
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St. Louis Association of General Contractors Focus Upon Critical Incident Response
At the request of the
AGC Executive Safety & Health Policy Committee, CCN President Bob
VandePol will speak to the St. Louis chapter of the Association of
General Contractors on December 18. His presentation will address the
benefits of prompt delivery of psychological first aid for construction
workers impacted by jobsite tragedy.
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Advancing Best Practices Training in Toledo
Training Topic: Advancing Best Practices: Critical Incident Response for the Workplace
(course description at ABP Training )
Training Date: March 9, 2007
Training Location:
St. Charles Mercy Hospital
2600 Navarre Ave.
Oregon, OH
Trainer: Ariel Eselevsky, LCSW
CCN Contact Person: Marilyn Elliott
(888)736-0911 x843
Further registration information will be available soon at www.crisiscare.com
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CrisisCoach 2.0
Crisis Care Network has released CrisisCoach 2.0 for
Providers. This web-based application will equip CCN's Specialists and
other providers of critical incident response services with a wealth of
online resources including service standards and protocols, online
educational programs, an extensive and searchable knowledge base,
surveys, group forums and live chat. To register or view a tour click here.
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Workplace Violence eTraining
Avoiding Workplace Violence
provides managers and supervisors the opportunity to fill the gaps in
training - providing the invaluable service of workplace violence
prevention. Authored by expert Dr. Paul Viollis, and available
online or on a company-branded CD-ROM, key information - such as
perpetrator characteristics, warning signs, reporting procedures and
incident diffusion - is highlighted by course handouts, quizzes and
program resources. Three display modes, contact the expert and keyword
search functions provide enhanced usability. Organizations such as
Siemens Westinghouse are protecting their employees through this
valuable resource. Avoiding Workplace Violence provides continuing education credits from APA and EACC. For further information, go to etraining
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