INFLUENZA PANDEMIC CONTINGENCY PLAN

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1 - 1 - Policy No. CorpPlan.07 Version No: 1.0 INFLUENZA PANDEMIC CONTINGENCY PLAN Adopted by Council 15 December 2009 Resolution No. 932

2 - 2 - CONTENTS Page No. a) TABLE OF ACRONYMS 3 b) INTRODUCTION 4 This pandemic plan has been developed for the Tumut Shire Council and Snowy Works and Services and its purpose is not only to make staff members aware of the potential outbreak of an influenza pandemic but to also attempt to minimise the impact on our day to day business operations by proactively developing contingencies that minimise the spread of this disease and ensure business continuity. c) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS..5 What is influenza? What is influenza pandemic? How is an influenza pandemic different from a normal seasonal influenza? How does pandemic influenza spread? What are the symptoms of pandemic influenza? How long do symptoms take to develop and how long do they last? Can pandemic flue kill people? Prevention treatment and containment How can I protect myself and others...? How can the virus be killed? Will quarantine or isolation be used in the event of an epidemic? How long will people be quarantined for?...8 Pandemic preparedness 8 d) NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES. 9 e) RISKS IDENTIFIED. 11 f) BEFORE THE EVENT. 12 g) LOCAL ACTION PLANS h) TEAM PROCEDURES TEMPLATE i) COMMUNICATE THE PLAN. 15 j) TEST AND REVIEW THE PLAN / CHECKLIST k) TOOLS AND RESOURCES... 17

3 - 3 - a) TABLE OF ACRONYMS AHPC Australian Health Protection Committee AHMPPI Australian Health Management Plan for Pandemic Influenza AI Avian Influenza ALGA Australian Local Government Association AUSVETPLAN Australian Veterinary Emergency Plan BCP Business Continuity Plan CHO Chief Health Officer of NSW CMO Chief Medical Officer of Australia COAG Council of Australian Governments Displan NSW Disaster Plan EUSFAC Energy and Utilities Functional Area Coordinator HEALTHPLAN NSW Health Supporting Plan to Displan H5N1 A subtype of the Influenza A virus where H5 stands for the fifth of several known types of the protein hem agglutinin and N1 stands for the first of several known types of the protein neuraminidase. Commonly known as Avian Influenza or Bird Flu. H1N1 Influenza 09 Swine Influenza is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. IPC NSW Influenza Pandemic Committee NAP HIP National Action Plan Human Influenza Pandemic NPEC National Pandemic Emergency Committee OIR Office for Industrial Relations PIC Public Inquiry Centre PICC Public Information Coordination Centre PIFAC Public Information Functional Area Coordinator PHEOC Public Health Emergency Operations Centre SEMC State Emergency Management Committee SEOC NSW State Emergency Operations Centre SEOCON NSW State Emergency Operations Controller SERM Act State Emergency and Rescue Management Act 1989 (as amended) WHO World Health Organization

4 - 4 - b) INTRODUCTION Background Pandemics are epidemics of disease that occur on a worldwide scale. They are traditionally caused by infectious diseases such as influenza which have had devastating effects on people. The timing of influenza pandemics is unpredictable, but they can be expected to occur every 10 to 50 years. An influenza pandemic occurs when a new influenza virus emerges which is markedly different from recently circulating seasonal influenza viruses and is able to: infect people and cause disease (rather than, or in addition to, other mammals or birds); spread readily from person to person; and spread widely because most people will have little or no immunity. It is essential that the community, business and all levels of government undertake planning and preparatory action beyond health and emergency planning to protect the community and minimise the impact of any pandemic. Pandemic Influenza History Previous pandemics, including three during the 20th century, have caused large-scale illness, deaths and socio-economic impacts worldwide. Conservative estimates of deaths by the World Health Organization (WHO) range from one million people in the Hong Kong flu of to 40 million people worldwide in the Spanish flu of Current Threat The highly pathogenic avian influenza virus known as H5N1, currently circulating in domestic and wild bird populations around the world is a public health concern because of its potential to transform into a pandemic strain. As long as the virus continues to circulate in birds and animals, there will be opportunities for this virus to change and adapt to humans. Swine Influenza (H1N1 Influenza 09) is a respiratory disease of pigs caused by type A influenza viruses that causes regular outbreaks in pigs. People do not normally get swine flu, but human infections can and do happen. Swine flu viruses have been reported to spread from person-to-person. Influenza ( Flu) Terms Defined Seasonal (or common) influenza is a respiratory illness that can be transmitted from person to person. Most people have some immunity and a vaccine is available. Avian influenza (or bird flu) is caused by influenza viruses that occur naturally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is little or no human immunity and no vaccine is currently available. Pandemic influenza is human influenza that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious illness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread easily from person to person. No vaccine is currently available.

5 - 5 - c) QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS About human pandemic influenza What is influenza? Avian influenza or bird flu is an infectious disease of birds caused by type A strains of the influenza virus. All birds appear to be susceptible, though some species are more resistant to infection than others. What is an influenza pandemic? An influenza pandemic is a disease outbreak that occurs worldwide when: 1. a new strain of influenza virus emerges, to which no-one is immune; 2. the virus causes disease in humans; 3. the virus is easily spread between humans. In the absence of immunity, a new influenza strain can spread rapidly across the globe, causing worldwide epidemics or a pandemic with high numbers of cases and deaths. How is influenza different from the normal flu? The normal respiratory illness that causes outbreaks each winter, flu, is caused by influenza A virus. This human virus is from the same family as the bird flu virus. It is different from bird flu in that it commonly causes human disease and can be transmitted between infected people. In healthy people the normal flu usually causes a mild illness that does not require medical treatment. Some people, such as the elderly, those with impaired immune systems, or those with lung disease are at risk of become severely ill with the flu. Bird or Swine flu is not commonly caught by people, but when people do become infected it can often cause severe illness. How does pandemic influenza spread? Pandemics of flu are spread from person to person by respiratory secretions in two main ways: 1. through the spread of droplets from one person to another (e.g. coughing/sneezing); and 2. by touching things that are contaminated with the virus and then touching your mouth, eyes or nose What are the symptoms of pandemic influenza? The exact symptoms of a pandemic strain of flu will only be known at the time of the pandemic. Based on previous pandemics, experts predict that the symptoms of pandemic flu will be the same as the seasonal flu virus. For example, sudden onset of high temperature, muscle aches and pains, tiredness, cough, sore throat and a stuffy or runny nose. How long do symptoms take to develop and how long do they last? It may take 2 to 7 days to show symptoms when you catch the flu and the symptoms may last for up to a week. Can pandemic flu kill people?

6 - 6 - Yes. However, there are treatments available and ways to prevent infection from occurring in the first place. All national and state and territory health authorities have strategies in place to reduce the spread and impact of the pandemic in the population.

7 - 7 - Prevention, treatment and containment How is pandemic influenza treated? Treatment include rest, ensuring adequate fluid intake and nutrition and taking medications to help with fever and pain such as aspirin (but not in children) and paracetamol. Complications, such as bacterial pneumonia, can develop in some people and can be treated with antibiotics. Those who are severely affected may need hospitalisation, supplemental oxygen therapy and respiratory support through artificial ventilation. How can I protect myself and others from pandemic influenza? There are many simple ways people can substantially reduce their risk of being infected by or spreading the influenza virus. You should: cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough; dispose of used tissues in the nearest bin not your pocket or handbag; wash your hands regularly and properly; don t share personal items such as towels, bedding, toothbrushes and eating and drinking utensils; clean surfaces such as benches, tables, desks and door knobs and handles; avoid close contact with others particularly people who might be infected. Stay home from work or school if you are unwell; and wear a simple surgical mask or other covering for the nose and mouth. These approaches are set out in more detail in the Australian Health Management Plan for pandemic Influenza and on websites listed at the end of this document. How can the virus be killed? Heat over 70 degrees Celsius for five minutes will kill the virus in food. At 80 degrees Celsius the virus is killed in one minute. Washing hands with soap and water and cleaning surfaces with household cleaners will remove the virus. Will Quarantine or isolation be used in the event of a pandemic? Depending upon the severity of disease, people who have symptoms of pandemic flu will be advised to stay at home and limit outside contacts, or will be cared for in hospital (in isolation from other patients without pandemic flu). Depending on the timing and severity of the pandemic outbreaks, quarantining of contacts (i.e. family or friends) of pandemic influenza patients may occur, usually in the home. Quarantine or isolation measures may be used to help stop pandemic influenza entering Australia, as well as keeping it contained in the event it does enter this country.

8 - 8 - How long would people be quarantined for? Based on the current flu strains, individuals may be quarantined for 7 10 days. This will need to be reviewed according to the characteristics of the pandemic virus itself. Pandemic preparedness What is pandemic planning and business continuity? Pandemic planning is business continuity planning specifically against the risk of a human influenza pandemic affecting your organisation. Business continuity involves identifying the risks that might affect your organisation s key activities and developing strategies and an action plan to reduce the impact of those identified risks so that you can continue delivering your core services or producing your core products. Why should my organisation prepare a business continuity plan? A business continuity plan will assist your normal business planning activities and provide confidence (to staff, suppliers and customers/clients) about the reliability of your organisation to deliver its core products and services. It is also an opportunity to review your existing business processes and make them more robust. Not only should your business plan for the possibility of a human influenza pandemic but you would also benefit from preparedness for events such as natural disasters fires, floods, storms and other man-made events.

9 - 9 - NATIONAL ACTION PLAN - ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The NAP HIP outlines the key roles and responsibilities for all levels of government. Under the NAP HIP: Commonwealth Government Responsibilities: determine and maintain national policy and broad national strategies in close consultation with state and territory governments; maintain the NAP HIP; NSW Health (Lead or Combat Agency) declare pandemic phases as per the WHO guidelines and appropriate actions as outlined in the National Action Plan and the AHMPPI; determine Commonwealth Government prevention strategies and responses in the event of a human pandemic; work with state, territory and local governments reporting outbreaks and responding to and recovering from pandemic influenza in their jurisdictions; assist nation-states affected by pandemic influenza through bilateral and multilateral relationships, with a particular focus on the Asia Pacific region; maintain and provide national capabilities to deal with pandemic influenza; maintain cooperative relationships with the owners and operators of critical infrastructure to facilitate industry preparedness, continued operation, and recovery from a pandemic; administer the Quarantine Act 1908 and border control measures; and coordinate the management of public health surveillance data and technical advice. NSW Government Responsibilities: determine and maintain pandemic influenza and related policies, legislation and plans within their jurisdictions; work with the Commonwealth Government and other jurisdictions, reporting outbreaks of pandemic influenza and actions taken; maintain pandemic influenza response and recovery capability, in line with the National Action Plan and the AHMPPI; have primary operational responsibility for animal health monitoring, surveillance and response within NSW boundaries; have primary operational responsibility to respond to an outbreak of pandemic influenza in NSW; implement agreed preparedness and prevention strategies in line with the National Action Plan and the AHMPPI; seek assistance from or provide assistance to other jurisdictions if required; in an influenza pandemic, contribute to the national strategy for response and recovery; maintain public health surveillance and technical advice; administer emergency management arrangements within NSW; and work with local government, business and the community. Local Government Responsibilities: determine and maintain pandemic influenza policies consistent with the role of local government and complementing relevant state, territory and national policies and plans;

10 maintain business continuity plans to enable the delivery of local government essential services; support national, state and territory response and recovery by representing the needs of local communities and contributing to their continuing viability; and NSW Human Influenza Pandemic Plan support state and territory emergency management frameworks Form and support TSC Influenza Pandemic Committee Influenza Pandemic Committee responsibilities: Provide clear leadership during a pandemic in order to maintain government, services, public trust and public confidence Contribute to the nationally coordinated response to and recovery from an influenza pandemic, through COAG and other agencies Activate the Special Recovery Committee and nominate a Special Recovery Coordinator for the Pandemic Provide assistance to or seeks assistance from the Australian Government and other States and Territories, if required Oversee implementation of the pandemic influenza public information strategy consistent with national arrangements The situation in Australia What is Australia doing to prevent influenza from entering the country? The Australian Government has increased surveillance at airports, seaports and mailing facilities. Quarantine and border staffers have been alerted to look out for live birds and bird related products entering Australia from countries where there has been an outbreak of avian influenza. They have also been issued with instructions on precautions necessary to protect themselves in their work. How will I know if a pandemic has reached Australia? The Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing is closely monitoring the situation overseas. Australia has a robust surveillance system and strong measures in place at international borders to give us maximal warning of the pandemic reaching Australia. If a pandemic occurs, it will be announced by the Australian Government through the media and a public information campaign which will include details of the pandemic threat level and any actions that individuals and communities need to take to prepare or respond.

11 RISKS IDENTIFIED Impact on organisation / Community Likelihood of occurrence Rate (the risks) in order of priority In the event of an influenza pandemic, identify the risks that may impede your organisation s ability to meet its key business services/activities (e.g. absenteeism of staff, loss of IT etc ). A)Production, supply and distribution of water B) Waste management C) Waste water management Describe the possible impact of the risk (if it were to occur), including any interdependencies that may be affected. High, medium or low? Identify your top five risks. Loss of water supply to the community HIGH 1 Loss of waste management services MED Loss of sewerage management services HIGH 2 D) Health Services including Community Transport Without staff, the elderly / disabled would be left with public transport services With any health pandemic, it would be assumed E) Maintenance of Mortuary Services there would be extensive loss of life/ mass fatalities F) Maintenance of Emergency Services Provision Inadequate staff to assist with Local Emergency Operations Centre etc G) Accommodation assist emergency operations ensuring Depending on the scale of the pandemic, many adequate accommodation for displaced persons persons may become displaced, homeless H) Animal Welfare services / animal holding centres Persons flee area may turn pets loose / may be too sick to care for their animals I) Loss of Road maintenance Depending duration of pandemic and time of year, roads may fall into state of disrepair IT would form a vital role especially with the J) Loss of Council Staff / IT Services setting up Emergency Operations Centre and maintaining updates on council s web site. LOW LOW 4 HIGH 3 MED LOW LOW MED 5

12 BEFORE THE EVENT PRIORITIES / TREATMENTS Action/Treatment When Supporting Documents/Resources List the prioritised risks identified in Step 2. Outline the action/treatment you could take before the event occurs, to minimise the impact of the risk. Include any relationship with other organisations, individuals and their facilities/resources. Detail when you would activate/ complete the action/treatme nt. Identify your key documents and resources (that will be used as part of your action/treatment plan), how they can be accessed and where they are retained. Who's Responsible Include delegation of authority, escalation processes and key contacts. 1) Production, supply and distribution of water 2) Waste water management 3) Maintenance of Emergency Services Provision 4) Maintenance of Burial Services 5) Loss of Council Staff / IT Services Identify key operators/immunise maintain minimum staff levels. Senior staff with appropriate skills may be able to operate. Identify key operators/immunise maintain minimum staff levels. Senior staff with appropriate skills may be able to operate. Identify key operators approx 10 Identify key operators Identify key operators ref doc 1.26 Soon as vaccinations are available Soon as vaccinations are available As per DISPLAN Stage 1 of epidemic Stage 1 of epidemic Operation manuals procedures Operation manuals procedures DISPLAN SWS Procedures 1.26 v1.0 IT Disaster Recovery Plan and Agreement.doc SWS W/WW Manager SWS W/WW Manager Paul Mullins NSW Health Dept Barry Day Tony Edwards Michael Edwards

13 LOCAL ACTION PLAN To be updated at time of event ref to 1.20 v1.0 Disaster Office Recovery Plan.DOC Organisation Details Details Organisation Name Address Location (Street Directory Reference) Telephone Number Facsimile Number Address Key Response Team - Contacts and Roles (ref Name Work number After hours Number / Mobile Role in an event Back-up External Contact Details Organisation Name Office Number After hours Number Police Fire Ambulance Insurance Company Contractors Suppliers Key Staff Volunteers Building Owners/Lessee

14 TEAM PROCEDURES TEMPLATE Team: Manager: Back-Up Manager: Procedures Action Required Before the Event Preparation Phase Person Responsible Supporting Documents/ Resources During the Event - Immediate Phase Person Responsible Time Elapsed (hours/days) Supporting Documents/ Resources After the Event - Recovery Phase Person Responsible Time Elapsed (days/months) Supporting Documents/ Resources

15 COMMUNICATE THE PLAN Communication Strategy Objectives Target Group Key Messages Communication tool Notes Outline the objectives you need to achieve as part of your communicating the influenza pandemic plan (e.g. customers have the information they need during and following an event; managers keep their staff informed of what to do in an emergency). Specifically identify who needs to receive the information/message (e.g. which customers, managers, volunteers, suppliers, business partners?). Detail the information you need to provide at various stages of the event (to ensure your objective is achieved). Identify the tools you have available to distribute information (e.g. manager s kit, fact sheets, posters in the workplace, planning meetings). Identify when, who and how the message will be communicated, including how you can check the objective has been achieved.

16 TEST AND REVIEW OUR PLAN Business Continuity Planning Checklist Question Yes No Do you know what the most critical functions and services of your organisation are? If yes, have these functions been documented? Do you know what impact a pandemic might have on your organisation and services? If yes, have these impacts been documented? Do you know who the key people are in your organisation and their roles? If yes, have they been documented? Do you know what key skills are required to continue the delivery of your key servic If yes, have they been documented? Are you aware of the contribution made to your organisation by volunteers? If yes, is it documented? Do you know how long you can continue to operate with limited staff and limited or volunteers? If yes, has this been documented? Do you know what specialist information technology and/or equipment is required f operation? If yes, has this been listed? Do you know which supplier organisations or contractors are required for you to continue to operate? If yes, are there alternative options available? Have you seen their plans to ensure they will still be able to provide products/services to you? Do your employees know what to do in a pandemic? Have you developed social distancing policies? Are staff aware of pandemic hygie social distancing practices? Have you rehearsed measures that support social distancing i.e. testing technolog employees to work from home, establishing teleconferencing facilities etc? Do you have the contact details for your employees, volunteers, suppliers, insurers and contractors if you need them in an emergency? Is this information stored in more than one place? Does your location or neighbouring organisations increase your risk (e.g. do you ha a reception desk that is open to the public)? Do you have supplies of masks, gloves, detergents, alcohol wipes etc? Do you have cash reserves? Would staff/volunteers be able to assume different roles to ensure the delivery of services if required (e.g. have staff been crossed trained)? Do staff members share in key organisational information or is it accessible (e.g. ca several people access keys, passes, safe combinations) if access is required in an emergency?

17 If you answered No to any of these questions, you should consider developing or expanding plans that can assist you to manage an unscheduled event. If you answered Yes to any of these questions, you should still remember to review and update these plans. TOOLS AND RESOURCES e-1 sf/content/health-swine_influenza-index.htm sf/content/resources

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