2005 Federal Pandemic Influenza Plan: Bush Administration Health and Human Services Department Strategic Plan for Potential Avian Flu – Bird Flu Outbreaks, Public Health Guidelines [Ring-bound]

U.S. Government (Author)

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Publication Date: November 5, 2005

This is a complete reproduction of the vital Federal Pandemic Influenza Plan announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Mike Leavitt in November 2005. “One of the most important public health issues our Nation and the world faces is the threat of a global disease outbreak called a pandemic. No one in the world today is fully prepared for a pandemic – but we are better prepared today than we were yesterday - and we will be better prepared tomorrow than we are today. This HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan provides a blueprint from which to prepare for the challenges that lie ahead of us. Being prepared and responding effectively involves everyone: individuals, communities, businesses, States, Federal agencies, international countries and organizations. Here at home, we can use this Plan to create a seamless preparedness network where we are all working together for the benefit of the American people. In the century past, we have experienced influenza pandemics three times: as recently as 1968 and 1957 and what has been called the Great Influenza in 1918, a pandemic that killed 40-50 million people worldwide. At some point in our nation’s future another virus will emerge with the potential to create a global disease outbreak. History teaches us that everything we do today to prepare for that eventuality will have many lasting benefits for the future. We will realize important advances in healthcare, and we will be better prepared for other types of emergencies. I am humbled by the enormity of the challenge that the global community confronts should there be a pandemic. Public cooperation and global partnerships will be essential tools in fighting back and creating a constant state of readiness. If together we take the steps necessary, we will be able to save the lives of millions of people in our country and all around the world.” Contents include: Executive Summary * PART 1 - STRATEGIC PLAN * The Pandemic Influenza Threat * Planning Assumptions * Doctrine for a Pandemic Influenza Response * Key Pandemic Influenza Response Actions and Key Capabilities for Effective Implementation * Roles and Responsibilities of HHS Agencies and Offices * HHS Actions for Pandemic Influenza Preparedness and Response * Appendices – A. National Response Plan * B. Pandemic Influenza Background * C. WHO Pandemic Phases * d. NVAC/ACIP Recommendations on Use of Vaccines and NVAC Recommendations * on Pandemic Antiviral Drug Use * E. Legal Authorities * F. Current Key HHS Activities * G. HHS Research Activities * H. International Partnership on Avian and Pandemic Influenza * I. Acronym List. * J. Internet Resources on Pandemic Influenza * PART 2 - PUBLIC HEALTH GUIDANCE FOR STATE AND LOCAL PARTNERS * Supplement 1: Pandemic Influenza Surveillance * Supplement 2: Laboratory Diagnostics * Supplement 3: Healthcare Planning * Supplement 4: Infection Control * Supplement 5: Clinical Guidelines * Supplement 6: Vaccine Distribution and Use * Supplement 7: Antiviral Drug Distribution and Use * Supplement 8: Community Disease Control and Prevention * Supplement 9: Managing Travel-Related Risk of Disease Transmission * Supplement 10: Public Health Communications * Supplement 11: Workforce Support: Psychosocial Considerations and Information Needs Adequate planning for a pandemic requires the involvement of every level of our nation, and indeed, the world. The ubiquitous nature of an influenza pandemic compels federal, state and local governments, communities, corporations, families and individuals to learn about, prepare for, and collaborate in efforts to slow, respond to, mitigate, and recover from a potential pandemic. The development, refinement, and exercise of pandemic influenza plans by all stakeholders are critical components of preparedness. This document, the HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan, serves as a blueprint for all HHS pandemic influenza preparedness planning and response activities. This plan updates the August 2004 draft HHS Pandemic In

Product Details

• Ring-bound: 376 pages
• Publisher: Progressive Management (November 5, 2005)
• ISBN-10: 1422001857
• ISBN-13: 978-1422001851
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 10.8 x 1.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)