The preventive nature of public health is evident when we
can demonstrate the ability to respond to potential threats to the
health of the public. Program standards as outlined in the proposed
Ontario Public Health Standards, 2008 include Emergency Preparedness.
The Health Unit will have a lead role in responding to public health
emergencies with the goal of enabling and ensuring a consistent and
effective response.
Pandemic Influenza is a potential global public health emergency that
requires preparedness, response and recovery roles and responsibilities
for the Health Unit. The planning should include communication,
collaboration, education, training and exercises. Visit
www.publichealthontario.ca for more information about the
proposed Ontario Public Health Standards.
"Personal and Family Care Module"
Description: This interactive online Personal and Family Care
training program is designed to provide you -- the health
worker-- with information and tools to help you look after
yourself and the people you care about during an influenza
pandemic. Topics include: infection prevention and control and
personal hygiene, vaccines and antivirals, strategies to help
you and your family prepare, and where to get more information. |
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The Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit has worked with
numerous community partners to develop the Leeds, Grenville & Lanark Tri
County Pandemic Influenza Plan. The Tri County Plan will be used to
guide the local response to pandemic influenza.
View the plan. |
