What would change as result of Level 6 pandemic declaration?

[texascarb]

This afternoon, several articles have suggested that WHO is likely to classify the H1N1 outbreak as a Level 6 pandemic.

Does anyone have a sense of what policy measures are likely to follow such an announcement? In the US, would Americans be encouraged to avoid air travel? Would schools and public meeting halls be closed? In the various pandemic readiness plans, has anyone seen suggestions for specific policies that would correspond to Level 6 classification?

Apologies if this is a frequently asked question. I used the forum's search feature, and could not find the answers elsewhere.

Aaron

p.s. As a side note, I just want to say "thanks" to the forum moderators and all the participants who have made this such a useful resource.

 

[NurseNalts]

Re: What would change as result of Level 6 pandemic declaration?

I found this while I was researching quarantines, has lots of descriptions on responsibilities leadership during a public health emergency:
March 2009 FEMA Comprehensive Preparedness Guide
http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/divisions/npd/cpg_101_layout.pdf

This link is from the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Agency for Research and Quality (AHRQ) home page. Lots of resources are provided. Check this out if you haven't seen it already.

"Tools and Resources for Influenza Preparedness
The United States, as well as other countries, has confirmed cases of 2009 H1N1 influenza virus infection. The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), working together with other U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) agencies, provides the following information and resources to support efforts to address this outbreak."
http://www.ahrq.gov/prep/swineflu.htm

 

[Niko]

Re: What would change as result of Level 6 pandemic declaration?

I haven't read it, but this may help. It is the USA's "all hazards" plan...

National Response Framework

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The National Response Framework (NRF) presents the guiding principles that enable all response partners to prepare for and provide a unified national response to disasters and emergencies. It establishes a comprehensive, national, all-hazards approach to domestic incident response. The National Response Plan was replaced by the National Response Framework effective March 22, 2008.
The National Response Framework defines the principles, roles, and structures that organize how we respond as a nation. The National Response Framework:

• describes how communities, tribes, states, the federal government, private-sectors, and nongovernmental partners work together to coordinate national response;
• describes specific authorities and best practices for managing incidents; and
• builds upon the National Incident Management System (NIMS), which provides a consistent template for managing incidents.

Information on the National Response Framework including Documents, Annexes, References and Briefings/Trainings can be accessed from the NRF Resource Center.

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