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Learn how to prepare for a flu pandemic affecting business operations with practical steps and crucial supplies needed for continuity. Get insights on stages of planning and administrative responses.
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FLU PANDEMICBusiness Operation Continuity Dr. Wilsie S. Bishop Vice President for Administration and COO Dr. David D. Collins Vice President Business and Finance
Flu Pandemic • Similar to other emergency situations • Unsure when (or if) it might occur • Unsure what other services might be affected • Not similar in that it will be unknown who might be available continue services • Will last significantly longer than other possible emergency situations
Stages of Planning • Three possible scenarios • Open and functioning as normal • Open with limited operations • Individuals working at home • Move classes to internet rather than on campus • Closed
Stages of Planning • Progression of Flu Pandemic • Person to Person Outside US • Person to Person in US • Person to Person in Tennessee/Region • Once in US, transmission is likely to occur rapidly
Planning Steps • Planning – Complete Essential Function Sheet • As Pandemic Progresses – Customize and implement • Once it Arrives – Determine essentials and manage crisis
Supplies Needed • Latex Gloves – 3 Cases of Small, Medium and Large • Particulate Respirators N95 – 12 Cases • Essential Personnel (25 x 56 days x 1 mask per day – 1,400 total) • Basic Particulate Masks – 7 cases • Students and staff remaining on campus (100 x 1 mask every 3 days for 56 days – 1,867) • Waterless Hand Sanitizer – 7 cases • Estimated Cost of Above - $2,830
Questions • Who will be sick and unable to work • Who will have family members sick • Who will refuse to come in for fear of sickness • What will happen in departments we can’t fully staff such as payroll • Will there be sufficient OIT support for at home activities
Questions • What about leave policies • Governor and TBR Directives • Athletic Events • Who will care