Pandemic Preparedness

Individuals, Staff & Partners

Staff safety is a critical priority for the CRC.  The situation is being monitored closely and appropriate responses will be communicated as, and if, they become necessary.  In the interim all staff should be aware of basic hygiene measures that can be observed.  

Adopting good health habits can be a critical step in preventing the spread of infectious diseases, such as influenza.  http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/habits.htm?s_cid=swineFlu_outbreak_003.

The simple act of washing one’s hands regularly can greatly reduce the spread of infection. Information on hand washing techniques:  http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/program/pubhealth/handwashing/handwashing_mn.html.
 

Staff in Canada:

Burlington: http://cms.burlington.ca/Page23.aspx  (Emergency Plan)
Toronto: http://www.toronto.ca/health/pandemicflu/index.htm
Hamilton: http://www.hamilton.ca/pandemic
Kitchener/Waterloo: http://www.waterlooregionpandemic.ca/en/planning/planning.shtml

Staff in the US:

Michigan: http://www.michigan.gov/mdch/0,1607,7-132-2940_2955_22779---,00.html
Chicago: http://www.alertchicago.org
 

Staff overseas:

List of countries with current cases of H1N1:
http://www.internationalsos.com/pandemicpreparedness/CatLevel.aspx?li=4&languageID=ENG&catID=22&l=1

Briefing paper for humanitarian staff (pdf)

Resources for use with partners:  http://pandemicpreparedness.org