Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist

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Practical steps to prepare your organization for pandemic influenza.

• Create a written pandemic response plan

  Define goals, activation triggers, and phased actions.

• Map critical services and operations

  List functions that must continue and their dependencies.

• Identify essential workforce and backup staff

  Note who must be on-site and cross-train alternates.

• Establish clear roles and decision-making chain

  Assign authorities for activation and key decisions.

• Set up surveillance and early-warning procedures

  Decide how cases and unusual trends will be detected.

• Stockpile and manage essential supplies

  Include PPE, medicines, cleaning products, and tests.

• Estimate supply quantities for 3 months

  Base quantities on staff numbers and likely usage.

• Rotate stock and monitor expiration dates

  Use first-expiry, first-out and log checks monthly.

• Assign an inventory manager and tracking system

  Designate responsibility and a simple record method.

• Define infection prevention and control measures

  Specify PPE rules, cleaning routines, and distancing plans.

• Develop communication templates for staff and public

  Prepare pre-approved messages for different scenarios.

• Train staff on pandemic procedures and PPE use

  Run drills and at least annual refreshers for key roles.

• Plan continuity of operations (remote work and essential functions)

  Identify tech needs, backup sites, and critical workflows.

• Coordinate with local health authorities and partners

  Share plans, reporting routes, and mutual aid options.

• Set criteria for activation and scale-down of response

  Define measurable thresholds and review intervals.

• Establish data reporting and monitoring dashboards

  Track cases, absenteeism, supply levels, and key metrics.

• Implement mental health and staff support programs

  Include counselling, rest periods, and flexible leave options.

• Review and update the plan after exercises or real events

  Incorporate lessons learned within 30 days of feedback.

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