10 Actions for Novel H1N1 Influenza Planning and Response - for Medical Offices

SHOOT: Do you have a plan?

clipped from www.cdc.gov 10 Steps You Can Take: Actions for Novel H1N1 Influenza Planning and Response for Medical Offices and Outpatient Facilities 1.  Develop a Business Continuity Plan – Novel H1N1 flu outbreaks will impact your organization, employees, suppliers of critical materiel, and your family.  Identify your office/clinic’s essential functions and the individuals who perform them. 2.  Inform employees about your plan for coping with additional surge during pandemic – Provide clear and frequent communication to ensure that your staff are aware and understand the plan. 3.  Plan to operate your facility if there is significant staff absenteeism – Are you ready for 20 to 40% of your employees not being able to come to work? 4.  Protect your workplace by asking sick employees to stay home – Be sure to ask sick staff to stay home. 5.  Plan for a surge of patients and increased demands for your services 6.  Care for patients with novel H1N1 flu in your facility 10.  Plan now so you will know where to turn