Where can Faith-Based and Community-Based Organizations (FBCOs) find additional information?

Answer:

1. The Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist (available at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/community/faithcomchecklist.html) provides an approach to pandemic planning by FBCOs. If a pandemic influenza event occurs, reliable, accurate, and timely information on the status and severity of the pandemic will also be posted on www.pandemicflu.gov.
   
   
2. Additional information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Hotline:  1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).  This line is available in English and Spanish, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  TTY:  1-888-232-6348.  Alternatively, questions may be e-mailed to cdcinfo@cdc.gov.
   
   
3. Information about:
   
   
   • Seasonal influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/keyfacts.htm and http://www.pandemicflu.gov/general/season_or_pandemic.html.
     
     
   • Avian influenza. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. http://www.cdc.gov/flu/avian/.  
     
     
   • Antiviral medications. US Department of Health and Human Services. Medications/Antivirals http://www.pandemicflu.gov/vaccine/medantivirals.html.
     
     
   • Vaccines. US Department of Health & Human Services. Vaccines and Vaccine Research http://www.pandemicflu.gov/vaccine/vacresearch.html.
     
     
   • Washing hands. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Clean Hands Save Lives! http://www.cdc.gov/cleanhands/.
     
     
   • Cough and sneeze etiquette: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Cover Your Cough.http://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/covercough.htm.
     
     
   • Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic. OSHA 3327-02N 2007. US Department of Labor, Occupational Safety & Health Administration. Provides guidance and recommendations on infection control in the workplace, including information on proper mask and respirator use. http://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3327pandemic.pdf.
     
     
   • As with any employer, FBCOs should review the checklists and other information for employers on how to keep employees safe and healthy. The Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist is available at http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/pdf/businesschecklist.pdf 
     
     
   • Health Recommendations for International Travel.Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Visit CDC's Travelers’ Health Website www.cdc.gov/travel/ to educate yourself and others who may be traveling with you about any disease risks.
     
     
4. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Interim Pre-pandemic Planning Guidance: Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the United States—Early, Targeted, Layered Use of Nonpharmaceutical Interventions http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/community/community_mitigation.pdf
   
   
5. Creating a Pandemic Preparedness Movement.The US Department of Health and Human Services is engaging influential leaders from the business, faith-based, civic, and health-care sectors to help them confidently spread the word about the critical need for individual preparedness. For more information on the campaign and how to get involved, visit http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/federal/forum.html
   
   
6. Spiritual and Emotional Care
   • A Guide for Spiritual Care in Times of Disaster for Disaster Response Volunteers, First Responders and Disaster Planners. The National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (National VOAD) has developed this useful guide. http://www.nvoad.org/articles/Light_Our_Way_LINKS.pdf
   • Gurwitch, R. H., Pfefferbaum, B., Montgomery, J. M., Klomp, R. W., & Reissman, D. B. (2007). Building Community Resilience for Children and Families. Oklahoma City: Terrorism and Disaster Center at the University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center. http://www.nctsn.org/nctsn_assets/pdfs/edu_materials/BuildingCommunity_FINAL_02-12-07.pdf
   • CDC Mental Health Work Group Web site. This Website includes basic public health information on mental health. http://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth 
     
     
7. The disability preparedness Web site provides information on how people with disabilities, their family members, and service providers can prepare for emergencies. The site also includes information for emergency planners and first responders to help them better prepare for serving persons with disabilities. Interagency Coordinating Council on Emergency Preparedness and Individuals with Disabilities. http://www.disabilitypreparedness.gov/ 
   
   
8. Ethical considerations relevant to public health decision-making during planning for and responding to pandemic influenza. http://www.cdc.gov/od/science/phec/guidelinesPanFlu.htm.
   
   
9. Information on how to contact important agencies in your state: US Department of Health and Human Services. Contact Information for state departments of Agriculture, Wildlife, and Public Health.  http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/states/statecontacts.html.
   
   
10. US Department of Health and Human Services. Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklists for Home Health Care Services, Medical Offices and Clinics Checklist, Emergency Medical Services and Non-Emergent (Medical) Transport Organizations, Hospitals, Long-Term Care and Other Residential Facilities, and Health Insurers http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/healthcare/index.html.

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Last Updated: 02/27/2008