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Pandemic Influenza

Virginia Pandemic Influenza Summit

Goal:

To inform community partners about the pandemic influenza plans at the national and state level and to foster planning at the community level.

Objectives:

At the conclusion of the summit, participants will be able to:

Describe the issues and efforts surrounding pandemic influenza planning
Identify components to be included in their community pandemic influenza plan
Describe steps they will take to develop their pandemic influenza plan
What does my organization/community need to do to prepare for an influenza pandemic?
What plans, policies, techniques and procedures must be developed?
Who are the potential (internal/external) stakeholders to be included in planning?
Where can I locate resources to assist in planning?
How can I get stakeholders/constituents to recognize the importance of planning and to get involved?
What actions will I take when I return home to ensure pandemic influenza planning continues

Summit Materials

Business

Individuals and Families

State and Local

Medical Offices and Clinics

Home Health Care Providers

Schools

Child Care and Preschool

Colleges and Universities

Faith Based and Community Organization

Press Kit

Presentations

Master Presentation (PowerPoint)
Pandemic Flu Facts (PowerPoint)
Speakers (Video Clips)

Breakout Session Summaries

Summaries (Excel document)

Summit Overview
The summit brought together federal and state leaders to review and discuss Virginia’s pandemic influenza planning. Following the morning's presentations, VDH hosted several breakout sessions to facilitate discussion and planning efforts, including:

Private Sector/Business
Includes but not limited to utilities, food suppliers, large and small businesses, banks, restaurants, and retail stores

Schools
Includes but not limited to both private and public schools, K-12, preschools, and day cares

Colleges and Universities
Includes but not limited to private and public, community colleges, and vocational schools

Local Government
Includes but not limited to city and county managers, planners, leaders, and military

Fire/EMS
Includes but not limited to law enforcement and judiciary, and volunteer and professional Fire/EMS

Assisted Living/Long Term Care
Includes but not limited to adult residential facilities, group living, nursing homes, and services for special needs

Community/Volunteer Groups
Includes but not limited to faith-based community groups, Red Cross, Medical Reserve Corps. (MRC), Citizen Emergency Response Teams (CERTS), and other volunteer groups

Healthcare
Includes but not limited to hospitals, public health, behavioral health, physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, and health insurers

Last Updated: 02-08-2008

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