Question

what are major components of pandemic plan relared to education industry

Answer 1

Review and revise emergency plans for the school; provide protocols for pandemic response.
Ensure that workers and students are trained in protective measures such as respiratory safety, hand hygiene and basic precautions.

Carry out routine first aid inventories and medical supplies.

Verify that every school system correctly tracks illnesses.

Increase knowledge of the pandemic and improve readiness for school staff

All previous process areas must be reviewed and discussed where appropriate.
Communicate the current situation to all team members, and ensure that the latest epidemiological information is communicated to all team.
Establish an internal preparation team, and develop detailed protocols for pandemic response.
Identify a individual (or persons) in the Division who will track and disseminate alerts from government agencies, organize activities / communications with Alberta Health Services (i.e., collect internal health reports and information), and be a media contact.

Start considering the possibility of closing schools and that workers may not be able to return to work.
Study the school closing procedures, i.e. the pacing and decision-making accountability.
Inform all team members about any change in situation.

Track pandemic monitoring programs for current virus identification and ensure best practices are implemented for infection detection and control measures.

Identify the need for any suggested steps to separate people from society.

Encourage students and team members who are sick to visit their health care provider after traveling to impacted countries.