California Community Colleges
Saturday, November 21, 2009
 
 
 
Contact Us


In the event of a fire, police, or medical emergency, call 911.

For more information regarding DRCCC, please contact:

Peter Wright
Director of Emergency Preparedness
Phone: (916) 445-1798
Fax: (916) 323-9478
Email: pwright@cccco.edu

1102 Q. Street, 4th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95811

Pandemic Flu

Pandemic Influenza Model Plans

These models were developed by Kim Aufhauser (West Valley-Mission CCD), Linda Morin (Coast CCD), and Don Silverek (Santa Rosa Junior College) and are based on recommendations from the Center for Disease Control, the Department of Homeland Security and the Center for Domestic Preparedness course titled the Pandemic Influenza Planning and Preparedness CDP 001-06.

Model Pandemic Influenza Plan

Model Trigger Activation Guide

Model H1N1 Influenza Table Top Exercise

 

Pandemic Prevention Video
Produced by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office 
Foothill-De Anza Community College 
and ToucanEd

Click here to watch.

 

Pandemic Ready Train-the-Trainer Course
Produced by the California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office 
and ToucanEd

This workshop was piloted in the Spring of 2009 at Skyline College and Cerritos College and was designed for members of the California Community Colleges community that seek to become “trainers” and will work in collaboration with local public health agencies and experts to launch or extend pandemic preparedness and awareness on campuses everywhere. Participants will receive a toolkit, which includes a participant workbook and a template for developing College Continuity of Operations plans and scenarios that support campus planning.

Objectives:

  • Describe what influenza is and how it is spread
  • Explain why pandmeic influenza is a public health threat
  • Explain why H1N1 is a pandemic concern
  • Explain why avian flu is a serious concern
  • Identify steps to limit the spread of influenza during a pandemic
  • Summarize what individuals and families can do to prepare
  • Explain the role of the disaster service worker
  • Describe actions to support continuity of operations

This workshop will be offered again in Northern California and Southern California in October 2009.

 

Click here for a PDF of the PowerPoint presentation.

 

American College Health Association (HCHA)
Guidelines Document for Managing Novel H1N1 Flu Pandemic

These guidelines, which were prepared in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, include information about isolating cases, use of antivirals, communication strategies, personal protective equipment, and infection control information.

Please download a copy of the guidelines at

 

 

Communication During Health Emergency

Effective Media Communication during Public Health Emergencies 
WHO Handbook and Field Guide

Handbook

The handbook describes a seven-step process to assist officials and others to communicate effectively through the media during emergencies.

:: Handbook [pdf 448kb]

Field Guide
The Field Guide is a shortened version of the Handbook. It highlights the practical aspects of the seven-step approach .

:: Field Guide [pdf 218kb]

Wall Chart
The chart shows the seven-step approach and provides easily recalled key information and advice.

:: Wall Chart [pdf 61kb]