Archive for the ‘H1N1’ Category
H1N1 Pandemic Response: Operational Reporting
Date: November 24
Time: 1 PM – 2 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Depiction, Inc.
Presenter: Capt. Kim Buike, Ret. & David Friedman, KE7GOY
Description: The effectiveness of all of ongoing and future H1N1 operations, such as vaccination clinics and alternate care facilities, depends heavily on real-time information-sharing and coordination among the many decision-makers involved, so that resources are managed and services are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
And it’s this problem of providing for real-time information sharing and coordination that remains one of the most difficult to solve. No longer. Depiction mapping software solves this challenging problem; and in a straightforward, easy to implement, innovative and inexpensive way.
In this webinar, Kim Buike will demonstrate Depiction’s unique capabilities as a communication tool, enabling multiple agencies to share a common operating picture, increasing the flow of information while decresing the likelihood of errors during communication.
Details: http://www.depiction.com/h1n1
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Respiratory Protection and H1N1 Preparedness
Date: 10/13/2009
Time: 1 PM – 3 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: 3M & IUSHN
Presenters: Craig E. Colton, CIH, Division Scientist, 3M; Nicole Vars McCullough, PhD, CIH,
3M OH&ESD Technical Services Manager; Laurel A Alvarez, Senior Technical Service Specialist, 3M
Description: Topics to be discussed will include:
- Current guidelines from governmental agencies regarding the use of respiratory products in occupational environments
- Respiratory protection program requirements
- Types of respiratory products available and key differences
- Proper fit, wearing and use
Each topic will be addressed in greater detail to help you become better prepared and informed. Additionally, we will identify government agencies to look to for further information and resources.
- Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Pandemic Flu: Not an Ordinary Flu Season; How to Prepare Your Workplace
Date: 10/13/2009
Time: 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: $219
Host: Business & Legal Reports
Presenter: Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., former head of OSHA, Howard Mavity
Description: Join us for a can’t-miss webinar on October 13. Our experts – a former OSHA head and member of the White House Committee for Pandemic and Emergency Preparedness, as well as a workplace catastrophe expert – will explain the science behind H1N1 flu, how a pandemic could affect your workplace, and the steps you must take now to prepare for it. At the conclusion of the webinar, you’ll have the opportunity to submit your specific questions directly to our experts via phone or electronically. You and your colleagues will learn:
- How to separate the H1N1 flu hype from the science and focus on what you should really be concerned about
- The signs and symptoms of H1N1 flu and how they differ from seasonal flu
- How a flu pandemic could affect the U.S. – and your workforce
- The policies and plans you need in place now
- How to put together a comprehensive pandemic response policy
- The best ways to prepare your company and employees for a global disease outbreak
What you will learn:
- Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Surviving the Pandemic: How to Overcome H1N1 Communication Challenges – Part One
Date: 10/08/2009
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Everbridge
Presenter: Dr. Robert Chandler
Description: Responsible for almost all flu cases in the US, the H1N1 flu virus has gotten off to a fast and early start. As the flu season goes into full swing, employers could face crippling absenteeism and business disruptions due to this pandemic. Featuring internationally recognized pandemic communication expert Dr. Robert Chandler, this complimentary two-part webinar series will address organizational challenges and provide solutions for sustaining effective and successful communication during the pandemic. What you will learn:
- Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Details: http://www.everbridge.com/webinars
Featuring internationally recognized pandemic communication expert Dr. Robert Chandler, this complimentary two-part webinar series will address organizational challenges and provide solutions for sustaining effective and successful communication during the pandemic.
What you will learn:
- Why organizations must plan and prepare now for a widespread outbreak of the H1N1 flu
- How and when to communicate with key audiences to ensure the survival of both your employees and your business
- What to say to prevent panic, limit business disruptions and keep operations running smoothly
Pandemic Preparedness: Emergency Communications and Response Planning
Date: 09/30/2009
Time: 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Dell Modular Services
Presenter: Diane Harris, Southern Company
Description: According to the World Health Organization we are in the early days of the 2009 influenza pandemic and it is critical that every business, agency, school and organization is prepared for a state of emergency. Social distancing is a common measure in the prevention of spread during an outbreak so the need for communication planning is paramount.
Join Dell and guest speaker Diane Harris from Southern Company to learn how to prepare for the threat H1N1 poses to business operations. Diane will discuss their implementation plans and what defense mechanisms they have in place to ensure the survivability of their services and supply chain if an outbreak occurs.
Topics for discussion include:
- The need for bi-directional, multi-channel communication
- The use of automation for containment and control
- Reporting and Auditing
This session will provide critical guidance for CIOs, disaster recovery planners and corporate executives preparing for a pandemic or any other crisis.
Discovery Education H1N1 Preparedness Webinar
Date: 09/22/2009
Time: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Discovery Education
Description: September is National Preparedness Month, and Discovery Education, in partnership with the Ad Council and the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Ready Campaign, invite you and your students to join a free H1N1 webinar to learn how you can be prepared this flu season. Hear from experts at these organizations:
- The Centers for Disease Control: Learn the science behind the flu and how it’s spread
- The Federal Emergency Management Agency: Find out what families and kids can do to be prepared for the flu and other emergencies
- The Department of Education: Explore resources and tools for school and family preparedness
Details: http://blog.discoveryeducation.com
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . . Attend this free one-hour webinar, exclusively for Red Cross workers, to learn innovative ways to enhance the effectiveness of the work you do in preparing for and responding to disasters. Featuring powerful and inexpensive “What-if” mapping software called Depiction, this participatory webinar will show you new and efficient ways to:- Map and track key resources and assets: volunteers, vehicles, shelters, etc.,
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . .
Learning Continuity: A Discussion with Susan Patrick, CEO of iNACOL
Date: 09/30/2009
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: International Association for K-12 Online Learning
Presenters: Susan Patrick, President and Chief Executive Officer of iNACOL and Erica Beasley, DBA and Registrar, Briarcliff Manor School District
Description: Schools across the nation are preparing for the possibility that H1N1 will hit their student population, causing student and staff absences or quarantines. Forward-looking districts are planning now to ensure learning continuity not only for this pandemic, but for future extended student absences. Using examples and models from online learning can provide a framework for learning continuity during student absences and potential flu dismissals.
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . . Attend this free one-hour webinar, exclusively for Red Cross workers, to learn innovative ways to enhance the effectiveness of the work you do in preparing for and responding to disasters. Featuring powerful and inexpensive “What-if” mapping software called Depiction, this participatory webinar will show you new and efficient ways to:- Map and track key resources and assets: volunteers, vehicles, shelters, etc.,
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . .
Swine Flue Appearance: A Pandemic Challenge for Employers
Date: 09/22/2009
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: HR Anew
Presenter: Fran Lessans, BSN, Founder/President of Passport Health
Description: This seminar that will focus on employer preparedness for Novel Influenza – A H1NI Pandemic (referred to as “swine flu”). CDC is anticipating this pandemic to spread – especially during the flu season this coming fall and winter. Health systems and employers are being called on to help limit the spread of this disease.
Participants attending this seminar will be better able to:
- Gain insights about the impact of influenza
- Obtain information about the disease characteristics
- Interpret an Influenza surveillance report
- Use guidance to protect employees and limit the spread of the disease
- Plan for managing the novel influenza pandemic
- Organize the deployment of vaccines and protective equipment.
Details: https://www.hranew.com/LEAP/
- Map and track key resources and assets: volunteers, vehicles, shelters, etc.,
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . .
- Map and track key resources and assets: volunteers, vehicles, shelters, etc.,
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . .
H1N1 Lecture
Date: 09/14/2009 (English) and 9/16/2009 (French)
Time: 8:00 PM Eastern Time
Cost: FREE
Host: Montreal Children’s Hospital of the McGill University Health Centre
Presenter: Dr. Caroline Quach
Description: Dr. Caroline Quach, an infectious disease specialist at The Montreal Children’s Hospital will host the two lectures which aim to give parents and caregivers helpful information about the H1N1 flu virus: why is this flu virus different from the regular flu, how can you minimize your child’s chances of getting the flu, what should you do if your child gets the flu, if your child is ill when do you need to see a doctor? These are just a few of the questions Dr. Quach will try to answer during the 45 minute lecture which includes a question and answer session.
Details: http://www.thechildren.com
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . . Attend this free one-hour webinar, exclusively for Red Cross workers, to learn innovative ways to enhance the effectiveness of the work you do in preparing for and responding to disasters. Featuring powerful and inexpensive “What-if” mapping software called Depiction, this participatory webinar will show you new and efficient ways to:- Map and track key resources and assets: volunteers, vehicles, shelters, etc.,
- Collaborate in developing and vetting response plans for a variety of disaster scenarios,
- Maintain and Share situational awareness during the response phase,
- Accelerate damage assessment reports and data sharing,
- Submit shelter situation updates,
- Familiarize out-of-area volunteers with “the situation” before they deploy,
- And much more . . .
H1N1 Preparedness: Fall 2009 Update For Colleges
Date: 09/29/2009
Time: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM Eastern Time
Cost: $239
Host: Paperclip Communications
Presenters: Dr. Hugh J. Jessop and Dr. Palinkas
Description: Please join our expert presenters for an educational webinar that will help your campus prepare and plan efficiently and effectively for the potential of a pandemic response. You will hear about:
- The latest up-to-date information on H1NI.
- Reviewing, updating and preparing your current pandemic plans.
- Preparedness training and testing and how to have a coordinated response plan.
- Exploration of what an institution needs to do to ensure the public health, including closing of the institution.
- Reviewing policy and protocol for a patient that has laboratory confirmed H1N1 virus.
- Contingency plans for medical supplies, staffing, food and other required items in the event of a disaster or prolonged pandemic.
