 | Pages: 96; Description: Each summary contains the following: responsible institution; focal person; overall goals of the training; target audience and competencies; main topics included; format; language; length of training; certification if provided; evaluation modalities, countries where implemented, summary of evaluation results and successes and challenges. Abstract: This compendium aims to provide a wide ranging inventory of material, tools and trainings developed by Influenza Training Network partners to, among others, raise awareness on pandemic influenza preparedness measures, community case management, infection prevention and control, laboratory, risk communication, surveillance and outbreak investigation. | |
 | Description: Pre-investigaiton and response planning; conducting the investigation and creating a report Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe when and how to prepare for the investigation of suspected human H5N1 cases; 2) illuminate the objectives of outbreak investigation of suspected, probable, or confirmed H5N1 cases; 3) outline the mechanics of an outbreak investigation of suspected, probable, or confirmed H5N1 cases; 4) describe how to analyze and communicate findings from case investigations. | |
 | Pages: 60; Description: Presentation: this case study provides a step-by-step understanding of how to investigate outbreaks of H5N1 in humans in an international setting. Abstract: The learning objectives are 1) describe key outbreak management issues that need to be addressed; 2) list appropriate practices and procedures related to investigation of H5N1 in humans; 3) identify critical coordination priorities and communication processes. | |
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 | Pages: 2; Description: This report provides key indicators for pandemic resilience. It aims to present a broad picture of what a “pandemic safe community” looks like. Abstract: This report provides key indicators for pandemic resilience. It aims to present a broad picture of what a “pandemic safe community” looks like and enable community leaders create innovative ways to get there. | |
 | Pages: 50; Description: This report outlines activities that can be undertaken to anticipate and address the possible impact of climate change on communicable diseases. Abstract: This handbook is intended to be a resource to encourage planning activities that anticipate and address the possible impact of climate change on communicable disease spread. Informed by current climate change science, particularly as it relates to communicable disease spread, this handbook suggests various processes and important points for consideration when conducting vulnerability assessments and developing adaptation strategies for climate change. | |
 | Description: This guidance provides updated information for health care providers managing patients with suspected or confirmed pandemic (H1N1) 2009.The key topics in the guidance include the following: risk factors for severe disease, signs and symptoms of progressive disease, diagnosis, treatment, both outpatient and in hospitals, and clinical care for resource-poor settings. | |
 | Description: Captures basics of WHO recommendations on clinical management of patients with the new A (H1N1) virus infection | |
 | Description: Lecture about the collaboration with the animal section Abstract: The learning objectives are to 1) discuss the relevant animal organizations; 2) describe the difference in roles and responsibilities of the animal health sector vs. the human health sector; 3) list the data required for notification; and 4) describe the information flow of disease occurrence. | |
 | Description: Guide for field operations Abstract: The protocol discusses the specimen collection, packing and shipment, allowing ease of use at field level and to provide the data needed to confirm the diagnosis of A(H5N1) infection. The document describes the minimum number and types of specimen collected; enhances the chances of obtaining a positive result if the patient is infected with A(H5N1); allow the potential identification of respiratory pathogens other than A(H5N1); contribute to work designed to increase understanding of the pathogenesis if A(H5N1) disease including the potential duration of infectiousness. | |
 | Description: Illustrated and commented steps to perform a particulate respirator seal check | |
 | Description: Illustrated and commented steps to put on and take off Personal Protective Equipment | |
 | Description: Case study to identify the different viewpoints of different stakeholders. Uses the Johari window technique to map the issues in terms of open, hidden, blind and unknown and to map out solutions. Abstract: The “Johari windows” exercise can help various groups increase their first window and be more open about problems. This translates into more trust and better collaboration if a plan of action is put in place after the exercise. In addition, and beyond the mere issue of effectiveness, certain attitudes of mutual respect and understanding will always gain from efforts so that the collaboration can become a more pleasant experience. | |
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 | Description: Lecture discussing communications for pandemic influenza response Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) identify the core elements needed in communication planning for pandemic influenza response; 2) interpret the role and importance of communications during pandemic influenza response operations; and 3) acquire skills in developing and applying appropriate communication strategies/ develop and apply appropriate communication strategies. | |
 | Description: Lecture discussing rapid containment communications Abstract: The learning objectives are to: 1) identify the core elements needed in communication planning for rapid containment; 2) interpret the role and importance of communications during rapid containment operations; and 3) acquire skills in developing and applying appropriate communication strategies/ develop and apply appropriate communication strategies. | |
 | Pages: 40; Description: The flip book contains images of the ten key messages to share with the community related to influenza. Abstract: This flip book is designed to be used by community health workers (CHW) as they are conducting health education sessions within their communities. CHWs will become familiar with this flip book and its contents, and have the opportunity to practise using it during their training. | |
 | Pages: 37; Description: The document contains the following: Introduction; Influenza outbreaks and impact on communities; Key interventions and messages for the prevention and control of an influenza outbreak in the community and the home; Assessment and treatment of diseases in the community and the home; Community health education and social mobilization; Protection of the community health worker; A framework for monitoring and reporting of influenza outbreak preparedness and response activities. Abstract: The community is often the first responder in emergencies, including those caused by disease outbreaks. Community health workers (CHWs) can be the front-line health workers during an outbreak of communicable disease or other emergencies, alleviating the strain and demand on health-care workers in hospitals, clinics and other institutions when the health system is overwhelmed or disrupted. CHWs can also improve access to prevention and treatment of epidemic diseases and other common illnesses, and have close links to the community for implementing public health programmes and ensuring community participation. These training materials have been developed specifically for CHWs to ensure that they are ready to provide health services to communities in conjunction with home-based and other levels of care. | |
 | Pages: 93; Description: The document contains the following: Introduction including instruction on how to conduct the training; Influenza outbreaks and impact on communities; Key interventions and messages for the prevention and control of an influenza outbreak in the community and the home; Assessment and treatment of diseases in the community and the home; Community health education and social mobilization; Protection of the community health worker; A framework for monitoring and reporting of influenza outbreak preparedness and response activities. Abstract: The community is often the first responder in emergencies, including those caused by disease outbreaks. Community health workers (CHWs) can be the front-line health workers during an outbreak of communicable disease or other emergencies, alleviating the strain and demand on health-care workers in hospitals, clinics and other institutions when the health system is overwhelmed or disrupted. CHWs can also improve access to prevention and treatment of epidemic diseases and other common illnesses, and have close links to the community for implementing public health programmes and ensuring community participation.
These training materials have been developed specifically for CHWs to ensure that they are ready to provide health services to communities in conjunction with home-based and other levels of care. | |
 | Pages: 64; Description: One hundred and forty two plans were sourced and 119 were analyzed in this study, indicating that the majority of Member States have made significant progress towards pandemic preparedness planning. An assessment tool based on the 2005 WHO Checklist for Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Planning was used to extract essential information from national preparedness plans. Abstract: This study evaluated publicly available national pandemic preparedness plans and determined national and regional states of preparedness at the start of the influenza A(H1N1) 2009 pandemic according to the five functional components in the WHO pandemic preparedness and response guidance: planning and coordination, situation monitoring and assessment, prevention and containment, health system response and communication. The outcome of the evaluation describes the level of preparedness related to these five components stratified by WHO region. | |