All employers should be prepared to handle the impact of the H1N1 Influenza outbreak on their businesses. In determining how to stay prepared, businesses should consult and update their pandemic and continuity of operations plans if they exist. Businesses that do not have these plans should focus on decreasing the spread of Influenza and limiting its impact in the workplace.
Businesses should be prepared to deal with a higher prevalence and longer duration of absenteeism among employees who are taking care of themselves and of their families in the wake of H1N1. Employers should also be aware that distributors in their supply chain may experience similar disruptions in business and therefore plan accordingly.
For more information on developing a pandemic plan as well as keeping your workplace healthy, visit:
CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers
CDC Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers
Flu.gov Business Planning - Includes overview, checklists, food safety and H1N1 flu, community guidance, critical infrastructure guide and employer and employee guidance.
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