Faith-Based & Community Organizations Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Checklist

Source: USA Department of Health and Human Services

Type: White Paper

The collaboration of Faith-Based and Community Organizations with public health agencies will be essential in protecting the public’s health and safety if and when an influenza pandemic occurs. This checklist provides guidance for religious organizations (churches, synagogues, mosques, temples, etc.), social service agencies that are faith-based, and community organizations in developing and improving influenza pandemic response and preparedness plans. Many of the points suggested here can improve your organization’s ability to protect your community during emergencies in general.

Plan for the impact of a pandemic on your organization and its mission.
Communicate with and educate your staff, members, and persons in the communities that you serve.
Plan for the impact of a pandemic on your staff, members, and the communities that you serve.
Set up policies to follow during a pandemic.
Allocate resources to protect your staff, members, and persons in the communities that you serve during a pandemic.
Coordinate with external organizations and help your community.

Source: Department of Health and Human Services - U.S.A.