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CCVO Publishes Resources to Prepare Your Organization for H1N1

There are numerous reports on the severity and scope of the H1N1 virus that make it difficult to know how organizations should react and prepare. Although there may be no reason for alarm, it is a good idea to be aware of what's going on and to create a basic plan that will prepare your organization for a possible pandemic. On August 27th, The Calgary HR Initiative hosted an informal brown bag lunch session to facilitate the sharing of information on how nonprofit organizations are planning to manage this potentially serious situation. The following resource materials were distributed:

Helpful Resources to Assist Organizations with Pandemic Planning

Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety Business Continuity Plan

Calgary Chamber of Commerce Pandemic Planning Tool Kit

H1N1 Information from the Public Health Agency of Canada

Alberta Employment & Immigration Workplace Best Practice Guidelines

Alberta Health Services Information on H1N1, Including Posters

Information on How to Wash Your Hands from the Public Health Agency of Canada

Flu Prevention Checklist from the Public Health Agency of Canada

Understanding Pandemic Influenza by the Public Health Agency of Canada

H1N1 Flu Virus Fact Sheet from the Public Health Agency of Canada

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