Hospital Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist

17 items · Health · Medium difficulty · 30 min

Essential hospital checklist to prepare for pandemic influenza response.

• Assign an incident management team

  Designate leaders, roles, and decision-makers for the pandemic response.

• Set clear internal and external communication channels

  Define who communicates with staff, patients, families, and public health.

• Review and update the hospital pandemic plan

  Check triggers, protocols, and resource lists for current relevance.

• Train staff on infection prevention and PPE use

  Include correct donning/doffing, hand hygiene, and waste handling.

• Stock PPE and essential medical supplies

  Maintain minimum inventories and reorder thresholds for surge periods.

• Check mask (surgical and respirator) availability

  Confirm sizes, fit-testing status, and distribution points.

• Check gowns, gloves, and eye protection stock

  Track disposable vs reusable supplies and laundering needs.

• Ensure hand hygiene stations and signage are placed

  Place sanitizers at entrances and clinical areas; post handwashing signs.

• Set up screening and triage at hospital entry points

  Screen for symptoms and exposure to quickly identify suspected cases.

• Designate and prepare isolation areas for suspected cases

  Reserve single rooms or areas; use negative pressure if available.

• Establish patient flow and transfer protocols

  Map routes to minimize cross-contact between zones and departments.

• Plan for bed surge and ICU capacity expansion

  Identify convertible spaces and required equipment for extra beds.

• Arrange staff surge plans and cross-training

  List backup personnel, shift adjustments, and essential cross-training.

• Monitor staff health and provide wellbeing support

  Set illness reporting, testing access, and mental health resources.

• Update visitor restrictions and outpatient service policies

  Limit non-essential visits and revise appointment procedures.

• Coordinate with local public health and laboratories

  Share case definitions, testing criteria, and reporting lines promptly.

• Run regular drills and test communication systems

  Conduct scenario exercises and update plans based on results.

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