Pandemics

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The Center for Disease Control (CDC) once estimated that if a pandemic virus was to hit the US, approximately 200,000 to 2 million people could possibly die. This was based on models from past pandemics – the Spanish Flu (1918), the Asian Flu (1957), and the Hong Kong Flu (1968). The government further estimated that up to 40% of the workforce could be absent from work at the height of a pandemic wave. The potential impact on the social and economic infrastructure is enormous. When the H1N1 Pandemic of 2009 occurred, CDC estimated there were between 151,000 and 575,400 deaths worldwide in the first year. Since then, advances in science and preparedness have been implemented to prevent outbreaks from reaching pandemic proportions. Great strides have been made in monitoring and detection, risk assessment, prevention and treatment. These advances are outlined in the Department of Health and Human Services Pandemic Influenza Plan. This plan, an update of the 2005 National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Implementation Plan, outlines the roles and responsibilities of governmental and nongovernmental entities, but clearly indicates that the center of gravity for pandemic response will be at the community level. According to the plan, 'sustaining the operations of critical infrastructure under conditions of pandemic influenza will depend largely on each organization's development and implementation plans for business continuity of operations under conditions of staffing shortages and to protect the health of their workforce.' In other words, it is essential for all institutions and businesses to develop their own pandemic plan. It isn't too early to start planning how you and your organization will respond to the very real threat of a pandemic virus. In fact, there could be a point when it is too late. This course is designed to increase awareness of pandemic threats and to provide information that can be used to form the basis of preparedness and prevention for your organization.This course was developed and reviewed with subject matter support provided by certified subject matter experts and industry professionals. Please note, the course materials and content were current with the laws and regulations at the time of the last expert review, however, they may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation with respect to compliance with legal statutes or requirements.

WHAT YOU WILL LEARN

  • identify key characteristics of 3 types of influenza
  • recognize the most effective way to protect yourself against the flu
  • identify those at a higher risk than the general population for contracting COVID-19
  • identify precautions to take to protect yourself and others
  • identify the stages a virus goes through to cross species
  • identify factors that influence the speed with which a virus could become pandemic
  • identify the types of nonpharmaceutical interventions that may be used to limit or prevent the spread of viruses
  • identify types of pharmaceutical interventions used to limit or prevent the spread of viruses
  • identify key concepts associated with actions the US government is taking to track and prevent the spread of pandemics
  • match the categories of hazard controls suggested by OSHA with examples
  • recognize examples of considerations for inclusion in a personal pandemic preparedness plan

IN THIS COURSE

  • Pandemics
    2m
  • Influenza (The Flu)
    9m
  • Knowledge Check: Influenza (The Flu)
    5m
  • Coronaviruses and COVID-19
    24m
  • Knowledge Check: Coronaviruses and COVID-19
    3m
  • The Nature of Viral Pandemics
    7m
  • Knowledge Check: The Nature of Viral Pandemics
    2m
  • The Pandemic Threat of Viruses in Humans
    2m
  • Knowledge Check: The Pandemic Threat of Viruses in Humans
    1m
  • Nonpharmaceutical Infection Control
    5m
  • Knowledge Check: Nonpharmaceutical Infection Control
    1m
  • Pharmaceutical Infection Control
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Pharmaceutical Infection Control
    2m
  • Government and Organizational Preparation
    6m
  • Knowledge Check: Government and Organizational Preparation
    1m
  • Personal Preparedness
    4m
  • Knowledge Check: Personal Preparedness
    2m

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