Public Health Emergency Operation Plan Signed

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IV. PHASES OF A PANDEMIC: 1 2 No circulating animal influenza virus has been reported to have spread to humans. Plan: Develop, exercise, and revise national influenza pandemic preparedness and response plans. Mon"iLor & A. sess: Collaborate with other agencies to develop a A circulating animal national surveillance system. influenza virus can Communicate: Communicate real and potential risks of the virus. spread to humans and is Reduce Sptead ofDisease: Promote healthy behaviors in people considered a threat. ,__ _____ ,._ _________ __, for self-protection. Plan for the use of vaccines. 3 ----4 5 6 POST PEAK PERIOD POST PANDEMIC PERIOD A circulating animal Hea lth Care C0t1tim:rity : Prepare the health system to scale up. virus has caused disease in some people. A community-level outbreak has been verified. The virus has caused community-level outbreaks in two or more countries in one WHO region. The virus has caused sustained community- level outbreaks in at least one other country in Plan: Lead rapid pandemic containment activities to limit the spread of infection. Monitor & Assess: Increase surveillance and share findings. Communicate: Promote and communicate recommended interventions to prevent and reduce risk. Reduce Spread ofDisease: Implement rapid pandemic containment operations and other activities. He.a:ltb Care Conlinuitv: Activate co11t1ng'-en'"""c......._._l~a_ns_. ____ _ Plan: Coordinate and lead resources to reduce overall impacts of the outbreak. . MoniLo.r & Assess: Continue surveillance to detect ensuing waves. Communicate: Regularly update the public on any changes to the status of the pandemic. Reduce Spread of Disease: Implement individual, societal, and pharmaceutical measures. Health Care Continuily:: Implement contingency plans for health systems at all levels. another WHO reg._io_n_·----11----- Levels of influenza have Plan: Plan for additional resources for possible future waves. dropped below peak Monitor & Assess: Continue surveillance to detect subsequent levels in most countries. waves. Levels of influenza have returned to the levels seen for seasonal influenza in most countries. Communicate: Regularly update the public on any changes to the status of the pandemic. 'Reduce Spread of Disease: Evaluate the effectiveness of the measures used to update guidelines and protocols. Health Care Continuity: Rest, restock, revise plans, and rebuild. Plan: Review lessons learned. Share experiences. Replenish resources . .Monitor & Assess: Evaluate the pandemic characteristics for next time. Communicate: Acknowledge contributions of all communities, communicate the lessons learned. _Reduce Spread of Disease: Evaluate all interventions used. 1-Iealth Care Continuity: Evaluate the response of the health system. Share the lessons learned. 64