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Pandemic Threats: “Am I dead yet?” Travelocity Gnome
Pandemic Threats
City of RosevillePandemic threats and influenzas
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Objective
• To provide background information about pandemics
• To provide basic information influenza
• To raise awareness about how we will prepare and respond to a possible pandemic
• To provide a forum to ask questions and to understand agency issues and concerns
“Once a pandemic virus emerges, it is too late to begin planning or to begin collaboration. There will only be a 20-30 day window between emergence and pandemic.”
Dr. Klaus Stohr, WHO Global Pandemic Project
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Pandemics and
Influenzas
Overview
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Pandemic flu’s are front page news
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Remember these?
SARS Outbreak1
Legionnaires’ Disease
Toxic Shock Syndrome
EbolaVirus
Swine Flu
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Pandemic
What is a pandemic?
Global disease outbreak
A new influenza strain emerges
Causes serious illness to large
populations worldwide
Flu Pandemic of 1918
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Human Influenza
Has been a human adversary for hundreds of years
Vaccines are manufactured annually based on most common circulating strains
Flu virus mutations can happen slowly (virus “drift”)or suddenly (virus “shift”)
Virus “shift” allows little or no lead time to prepare a vaccine
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Pandemic Influenza Basics Is a pandemic imminent?
Scientists believe it is only a matter of time
Why is an influenza pandemic a greater concern than seasonal flu? Little or no human immunity
• Increased numbers /populations affected
• More serious symptoms
• Higher mortality Scope and likely rapid spread of disease stretches capabilities of
existing healthcare resources High potential for economic and social disruption
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Historical Facts
Influenza pandemics have occurred for hundreds of years
Three pandemics in the 20th Century• Spanish Flu (1918): 675,000 Americans died, 40-50
million deaths worldwide
• Asian Flu (1957): 2 million deaths worldwide
• Hong Kong Flu (1968): 1 million deaths worldwide
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How Public Health Authorities are Responding to the Pandemic Threat
Flu Pandemic of 1918
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U.S. StrategyThree pillars
1. Preparedness and Communication
Identify activities that should be undertaken before a pandemic
Communicate roles and responsibilities to all levels of government, segments of society and individuals
2. Surveillance and Detection
Ensure the earliest warning possible
3. Response and Containment
Limit the spread of disease
Mitigate the health, social and economic impacts
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Influenza Vaccines
Vaccines designed for seasonal influenza will not protect against a pandemic virus
Once pandemic strain is identified, vaccines unlikely to be available for several months
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Pandemic Influenza
Planning
City of RosevillePandemic threats and influenzas
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Pandemic Preparedness (we need to look at)
Managers and employees receiving pandemic influenza training?
What will happen if 10%, 30% or 50% of our workforce is absent?
What is our emergency communications plan for pandemic conditions?
Will we work from alternate locations?
Will a pandemic increase or decrease demands for our services?
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Education – Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Exposure assessment considerations
Disposable gloves, outer clothing, shoe covers, eye protection, dust masks, etc.
Disposal of PPE
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Education – Basic Hygiene
Etiquette for sneezing, coughing and blowing nose
Frequent hand washing and use of antiseptic hand wash solution if water is unavailable
Keep hands away from face to prevent spread of germs to vulnerable eyes, nose, and mouth
Reduce/limit use of conference rooms, galleys, and common gathering spaces
Permissive vs. required sick leave
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Education – Simple Concepts
Teach hygiene practices to children and reinforce regularly
Provide information about at-home care of ill employees and family members
Encourage seasonal flu shot to help prevent emergence of new flu strains
Eat well, exercise and practice healthy lifestyle
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Pandemic Influenza
Behavioral Concerns
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Catastrophic Events
Produce psychological effects We can choose our own response – the only
control we may have Response management:
• Minimizes harm
• Supports safety
• May be primary to survival
• Aids in creating a new “normal”
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EAP Preparedness Services
Behavioral preparedness is essential because an emotionally-charged employee poses a safety hazard
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Who Will Help ?
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Behavioral Health Strategiesfor All Employees
Reducing Our Anxiety during the threat
Manage our own fear and uncertainty Be considerate of each others concerns about families and friends Communicate; repeat information Be visible; assess how we as employees are doing Schedule frequent briefings, even if no new information is availableStay in Balance
Maintain focus on what you can control Get involved in helping Practice stress management Engage in healthy self care activities Maintain established routine Contact the EAP if worry interferes with your life
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What NOT To Do
Don’t assume assistance will be available during a pandemic
Don’t purchase influenza prevention products or implement prevention strategies that are not approved by the FDA or public health authorities
Don’t assume that if the avian flu pandemic is avoided in the next year, the threat has passed
Don’t underestimate the likely global impact of a pandemic
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SUMMARY - What To Do
Educate yourself about pandemics, influenza and prevention strategies
Plan for an influenza pandemic
Use planning resources: www.pandemicflu.gov
Update/communicate plans
Manage stress, anxiety and fear
Know how others can help
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healthy bodies sound minds a safe place to work
Finance will not = fun during a Pandemic Threat