Organizational Preparedness for Business

Pandemic Planning: A Business Essential

The ever-increasing globalization of business, with thousands of international flights and shipments, enable a pandemic to spread quickly. Even if your organization has a strictly local focus, remember that employees, vendors and customers may have international contacts.

A pandemic plan can help organizations address¹²:

• Business continuity—impact on operations, technology and travel
• Awareness education—employee communication, educational materials
• Prevention—promoting good health habits, procuring supplies
• Treatment—purchasing antivirals for appropriate employees