Rothstein Associates Inc.

THE PANDEMIC PREPARATION AND RESPONSE PLAN TEMPLATE FOR BUSINESS ON
CD-ROM
by Douglas M. Henderson, FSA, CBCP

THE PANDEMIC PREPARATION AND RESPONSE PLAN TEMPLATE FOR BUSINESS ON
CD-ROM addresses both business preparation and response actions plus personal
preparation advice for your employees.

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How do we organize and prepare for this event?
What steps do we take and when should we take them?
What steps can we take to protect our employees?

The Pandemic Plan template provides step-by-step solutions to these and other important
questions.
- Analyzes the factors that trigger actions by the business.
- Evaluates the factors that determine your business risk.
- Outlines a program to assist employees and highlights key compensation and
time-off policies.
- Examines social distance policies and personal protective equipment that may be
effective for your business.
- Includes personal infection avoidance distribution material to employees.
- Follows guidelines recommended by the Disaster Recovery Institute International,
Business Continuity Institute Good Practices Guide and industry best practices.
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PLAN OUTLINE

I. Introduction
1. Overview

II. Plan Organization
1. Pandemic Planning and Response Team
2. Essential Services

III. Pre-Event Planning
1. Evaluating the Risk Level
2. Task Assignments and Planning Status
3. Social Distancing Policies
4. Special Policies for Infected Individuals

IV. Key Decision Factors
1. Action Levels
2. An Outbreak Scenario
3. Response
4. Mortality Rate

V. Plan Activation

VI. Plan Execution
1. Initial Actions
2. Full Activation - Business Remains Open
3. Full Activation - Business Facility Closes
4. Recovery
5. Review


VII. Appendix A - Expected Impact

VIII. Appendix B - Personal Protective Equipment and Products

IX. Appendix C - Possible Influenza Case

X. Appendix D - Personal Safety

XI. Appendix E - Disaster Assistance


XII. Attachment A - Contact Assistance

XIII. Attachment B - Plan Organization
1. Business Continuity Plan (BCP)
2. Crisis/Risk Management Plan
3. Emergency Response Plan for Employees
4. Business Unit Plans
5. Key Individuals
6. Emergency Management Committee
7. Emergency Response Team

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

DOUGLAS M. HENDERSON, FSA, CBCP, President of Disaster Management, Inc., has 20
years of experience in management with major consulting firms. In August of 1992, Doug
was the key associate of the Emergency Response Team for a consulting firm located in
South Miami-Dade County. Inspired by real-life business experience with Hurricane Andrew
and concerned about the lack of preparation within the business community, Doug founded
Disaster Management, Inc. in 1993.

Doug has a Bachelor of Science Degree in Mathematics from the University of Arizona. His
professional credentials include FSA - Fellow, Society of Actuaries and CBCP - Certified
Business Continuity Professional. Doug is also a member of FEPA (Florida Emergency
Preparedness Association), the editor of DisasterALERT!, a member of the Miami-Dade
Terrorist Mitigation Committee, the author of the book Is Your Business Ready for the Next
Disaster? and numerous planning templates.

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June, 2007, CD-ROM.
ISBN #978-1-931332-41-5. Order #DR821
Published by Rothstein Associates Inc.
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