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An outbreak in pandemic proportion poses safety, health, and security concerns no matter the origin — man-made bioterrorism or naturally occurring transmission. Events in recent history have shown the vulnerabilities nationally and internationally when individuals are diagnosed with highly contagious and dangerous viruses (e.g., SARs, H1N1). Although you may already have an emergency action or disaster recovery plan, the unique nature of a viral outbreak may not include all the necessary variables.
Your business may benefit from a written pandemic flu plan if it:
While the publisher is unaware of any federal or state laws and regulations requiring a pandemic flu plan, be sure to check for laws and regulations that may apply to your organization. Also, be aware of and review federal, state. and local health department pandemic flu plans. Incorporate appropriate actions from these plans into your own plan.
While not required, a sound framework for a pandemic flu plan might include the following plan elements, if applicable: