   | Date of last change: 09 January 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 10; Time allotted: 2 hours Description: Case study to prepare for A(H5N1) outbreak Abstract: At the end of this module, the participants should be able to: 1) List strategic actions for preparedness and response to animal influenza; 2) Outline national and sub-national coordination of preparedness and response to HPAI; 3) Plan for testing of national multisectoral preparedness and response plans; and 4) Monitor and evaluate implementation of national preparedness and response plans. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 February 2006 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 15; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Guide to assist with creating and tracking the progress of pandemic planning Abstract: A comprehensive plan should be part of an overarching hazard emergency management programme. The document describes the different steps for the planning process and considerations and task for each of these steps. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 13; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Presentation on role of exercises Abstract: The presentation discusses 1) why exercise; 2) the define-develop-implement-improve process; 3) elements to consider in your own planning; and 4) lessons learned by WHO in other exercises. |
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 | Date of last change: 01 February 2006 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 36; Time allotted: N.A. Description: Guide to develop exercises for the validation of influenza pandemic preparedness plans Abstract: The exercise process is a useful tool to assist in the development of plans. Exercises can be used at each stage of plan development to test the practicality of proposed actions. The guide describes the different types of exercises, the planning and designing of an exercise, as well as the administering and conducting of an exercise. |
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 | Date of last change: April 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 137; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This training package has 2 portions. The first part is for hospital-based surveillance of signal events and the second part refers to the response of healthcare facilities once such an event is detected. We are not exactly sure where in your current categories would be the best place to locate it, especially since there is no surveillance section. Since it refers to health facilities preparation, maybe it could be included under pandemic preparedness? |
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 | Date of last change: 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 117; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This trainers' guide is for the training of community health or humanitarian workers or leaders who engage with migrants and mobile population. The purpose of the training course is to revise and strengthen counselling and communication skills used to help migrant individuals and families to cope during and in aftermath of a pandemic. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 7; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Module 5: Maintaining essential services Abstract: The purpose of this TTX is to test through a facilitated discussion the awareness and operability of plans and procedures related to the planned response to pandemic influenza. |
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 | Date of last change: 05 March 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 20; Time allotted: 30 min Description: Lecture on Pandemic Preparedness based on the 2009 WHO guidance document Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) Describe the WHO pandemic preparedness guidance; 2) Discuss the WHO phases, their goals and main actions; and 3) Discuss the WHO recommendations regarding key components of a pandemic preparedness plan. |
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 | Date of last change: April 2009 Pages: 71; Abstract: Influenza pandemics are unpredictable but recurring events that can have severe consequences on human health and economic well being worldwide. Advance planning and preparedness are critical to help mitigate the impact of a global pandemic. This presentation The document should be used as a guide to inform and harmonize national and international preparedness and response before, during and after an influenza pandemic. Countries should develop or update national influenza preparedness and response plans that address the recommendations in this Guidance. This document is not intended to replace national plans which should be developed by each country. |
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 | Date of last change: May 2009 Type of document: Information Leaflet; Pages: 4; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This summary guidance is derived from the WHO document Pandemic influenza preparedness and mitigation in refugee and displaced populations: WHO guidelines for humanitarian agencies, Second edition, 2008 |
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 | Date of last change: April 2009 Type of document: Training Guide; Pages: 138; Time allotted: N.A. Description: This training package has 2 portions. The first part is for hospital-based surveillance of signal events and the second part refers to the response of healthcare facilities once such an event is detected. We are not exactly sure where in your current categories would be the best place to locate it, especially since there is no surveillance section. Since it refers to health facilities preparation, maybe it could be included under pandemic preparedness? |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 6; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Module 1: Preparing for an emergency, Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Package Abstract: The purpose of this TTX is to test through a facilitated discussion the awareness and operability of plans and procedures related to the planned response to pandemic influenza. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 7; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Module 2: Surveillance, Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Package Abstract: The purpose of this TTX is to test through a facilitated discussion the awareness and operability of plans and procedures related to the planned response to pandemic influenza. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 6; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Module 3: Case Investigation and Treatment, Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Package Abstract: The purpose of this TTX is to test through a facilitated discussion the awareness and operability of plans and procedures related to the planned response to pandemic influenza. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 7; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Module 4: Preventing spread of infection in the community, Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Package Abstract: The purpose of this TTX is to test through a facilitated discussion the awareness and operability of plans and procedures related to the planned response to pandemic influenza. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 3; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Guide for Controllers/Facilitators, Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Package Abstract: This guide is designed to assist the designated controller/facilitator in the execution of the TTX. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 2; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Immediate post exercise review, Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Package Abstract: This guide is designed to assist the designated controller/facilitator in the conduct of the immediate post exercise review |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Case Study; Pages: 1; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Agenda of table top exercise (TTX) Abstract: This document describes the agenda for the three hour TTX. |
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 | Date of last change: 03 March 2008 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 15; Time allotted: 3 hours total Description: Rapid Containment exercise; Pandemic Preparedness Exercise Project Abstract: The objectives of the TTX (case study) are to familiarize participants with operation and conduct of a table top exercise, in order to assess roles, responsibilities, and actions of various government agencies. |
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 | Date of last change: 2005 Type of document: Guideline; Pages: 39; Time allotted: N.A. Description: A tool to assist countries assessing their Pandemic Preparedness plan Abstract: The capacity of countries for influenza pandemic planning varies, and they may be at different stages of the planning process. The aim of the pandemic preparedness checklist is primarily to provide an outline of the essential minimum elements of preparedness, as well as elements of preparedness that are considered desirable. It is recommended that responsible authorities or institutes in countries that are in the process of planning should consider the specific aspects of the checklist for which they are responsible. Countries that already have a national pandemic preparedness plan in place may use the checklist to evaluate the completeness of the current plan. |
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 | Date of last change: 1 May 2009 Type of document: Presentation; Pages: 29; Time allotted: 30 minutes Description: Presentation describing the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Guidance document Abstract: Influenza pandemics are unpredictable but recurring events that can have severe consequences on human health and economic well being worldwide. Advance planning and preparedness are critical to help mitigate the impact of a global pandemic. This presentation discusses the most important aspects from the WHO Pandemic Preparedness Guidance document that serves as a guide to inform and harmonize national and international preparedness and response before, during and after an influenza pandemic. |
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