   | 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. |
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 | Pages: 1; Description: This guideline outlines briefly in a one-page document the considerations for undertaking exercises to validate pandemic preparedness plans. Abstract: As pandemic preparedness and response plans are complex and multi-sectoral in nature, validation of these plans is critical to ensure operability in a crisis. This guideline outlines briefly in a one-page document the considerations for undertaking exercises to validate pandemic preparedness plans. |
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 | Pages: 415; Description: This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of exercise design and to teach the design and conduct of an exercise. Abstract: This course is designed to provide the fundamentals of exercise design and to teach the design and conduct of an exercise. It addresses: 1) the value of conducting exercises; 2) the components of a comprehensive exercise programme; 3) the exercise development process. |
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 | 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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 | Description: Sample strategy, structure and operational plan for outbreak and pandemic communication Abstract: The document provides a guidance on how to move from strategy to goal by identifying areas which may have been overlooked or where relationships between functions are not clear. This is discussed in the context of outbreaks and pandemics Related documents:
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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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 | 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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