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Pandemic Plan Update
Corporate HS&E, Human Resources (HR)
October 15, 2009
Agenda
Husky’s Pandemic Plan Update
 The Facts:
 Medical review by The ECM Group
 Husky’s Pandemic Plan:
 An overview by HS&E
 What About me?
 HR related questions and answers
 What’s Next?
Influenza A-H1N1 Virus
• New influenza virus for which humans do not have immunity
although those over 65 seem to have some immunity
• Comprised of components of human, avian and swine virus
• Most cases have resulted in mild symptoms but it has resulted in
deaths in the younger age groups (4100 world wide, 76 Canada, 8
Alberta)
Seasonal Flu
• 250,000 to 500,000 deaths annually associated with seasonal flu
• 4000 deaths in Canada
• Deaths mostly in high risk groups: 65+, chronic disease,
immunosuppressed
Pandemic Level 6
World Health Organization (WHO) Confirms Pandemic Phase 6 –
June 11, 2009
Sustained human to human transmission: three generations are
involved – i.e. the virus has passed from person A to person B and then
to person C.
Pandemic Alert Levels are about the spread of the virus not about
severity!
Symptoms of H1N1
Similar to Seasonal Flu and include: fever, cough, sore throat,
headache, chills, fatigue and in some cases vomiting and diarrhea
(usually sudden onset – more severe than cold symptoms)
Symptoms needing urgent medical attention: difficultly breathing or
shortness of breath, pain or pressure in chest or abdomen, sudden
dizziness, confusion and severe and persistent vomiting, fever > 3 days
Pre-existing Conditions
People with the following conditions should contact physician as
soon as possible after flu like symptoms occur as antiviral
treatment may be required:
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Pregnancy, Asthma and other lung conditions,
Diabetes & other Chronic Metabolic Diseases, Cardiac Disease,
Liver Disease, Impaired Immunity, HIV Infection, Chronic
Neurological Disorders
H1N1 Infectious Period
• 1 day before onset of illness
• 7 days after onset of illness or 24 hours after fever has resolved
(without medication) whichever is longer.
• Spread primarily through droplets in the air (coughing/sneezing)
• Lives on objects for up to 2 days (most infectious – 8 hours)
H1N1 Vaccine
• Will be available in November 2009
• Will be provided through Alberta Health Services
• May require a waiting period between seasonal flu vaccination and
receiving H1N1(duration currently unknown)
• Currently seasonal flu only offered to groups high risk for
complications from seasonal flu
General Precautions
• If you have flu like symptoms – stay home seek medical advise if
symptoms worsen,
• Frequent hand washing with soap and water. Alcohol based (at
least 60%) hand cleansers are also effective,
• Cover nose and mouth with tissue when you cough or sneeze
(dispose of tissue and wash hands)
– If no tissue - Use upper sleeve
General Precautions
• Avoid touching your nose, eyes & mouth
• Avoid contact with persons with flu like symptoms.
• Practice good health habits: good nutrition, exercise & adequate
sleep
• Wearing a mask is not recommended for prevention
• Antiviral medication not recommended for prevention of H1N1
Be Prepared
• At home stock up on: thermometer, acetamenophen (Tylenol) or
Ibuprofen, fluids and food to last several days.
• Arrange to have some one who can assist you with child care or
shopping.
• Obtain information on how to care for yourself or others (Alberta
Health and Wellness Website)
• Familiarize yourself with ECM’s Self Assessment Tool form online
on Husky’s website and ECM’s
References
World Health Organization (WHO)
http://www.who.int/en/
Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC)
http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/alert-alerte/h1n1/index-eng.php
Alberta Wellness
http://www.health.alberta.ca/health-info/influenza-H1N1.html
Questions?
Phases of a Pandemic
Pandemic Response
Localized Disease Outbreaks / Epidemics
‘Normal’ Cold & Influenza Season
WHO
Phase 1
WHO
Phase 2
WHO
Phase 3
WHO
Phase 4
‘Normal’
WHO
Phase 5
WHO
Phase 6
Pandemic
Infectious Disease Risk
Pandemic Plan Purpose (Overview):
In conjunction with BCP, provide site-specific guidelines and strategies to
ensure a consistent, timely and effective response to infectious disease events
and to minimize impacts on employees and operations.
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This plan is intended to:
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Protect the health and safety of employees;
Identify and highlight key dependencies;
Establish means of clear and sufficient communication;
Define the actions necessary to support ongoing operations and deliver essential
programs and services;
– Outline specific roles, processes and support systems for day-to-day operations,
and provide support to Husky locations during a pandemic crisis; and
– Enable business areas to maintain as robust a service as possible to Husky
customers and stakeholders in any major incident thus protecting the reputation
of the organization and maintaining stakeholder confidence.
Response Levels - WHO Phases
Husky Response Level
WHO Phase
Normal
Normal operations
Phase 1
No new influenza
virus subtypes
Alert
Awareness of issue –
planning underway
Phase 2 and 3
Circulating animal
subtype poses threat
Level 1
Increase readiness, test Phase 4
response plans
Small clusters of
human infection
Level 2
WHO Phase 5 PLUS
15% absenteeism –
take active measures
Phase 5
Large clusters of
infection, but localized
Level 3
WHO Phase 6 PLUS
30% absenteeism –
take aggressive
measures
Phase 6
Pandemic – increased
and sustained
transmission
H1N1 Status
• Currently, Husky Response Level 1, WHO Phase 6
(Husky will remain at Level 1 even if WHO Phases are at 5 or 6 unless
there is a local outbreak)
• In Canada, 78 deaths due to H1N1
• Deaths in regular influenza season: 4,000 to 7,000
• Virus peaked in Canada in first 3 weeks of June, waned and is
peaking again, but did not mutate significantly (low to moderate
severity)
• Some antiviral resistant strains identified
Pandemic Core Response Team
• Multi-disciplined team conferences semi-monthly
• Sharing of best practices, development of strategies and tactics,
and preparation of communications
• Deliverables:
• Developed Pandemic Plan
• Key messages, bulletin articles, dark website
• Template / checklist for site preparedness
• Wallet cards / 1-800 employee number
• On-line diagnosis tool / absenteeism tracking
• Increased sanitization
CERT Responsibilities at Level 3
• Make decisions on separation or segregation of staff (travel
restrictions / meeting restrictions / working from home)
• Coordinate field sites in implementing their business continuity plans
and prioritizing critical operations
• Defer non-critical activities
Human Resource Questions
Pro-Active Steps:
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Monitor the latest Alberta Health Services bulletins and other credible sources of
information,
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Immunization Program: Administer employee / contractor immunization programs if
and when possible,
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Provide access to the most current relative information,
• Web site, Bulletin, Lunch & Learn
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Providing hand sanitizers,
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Template / checklist for site preparedness
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Wallet cards / 1-800 employee number
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Maintain the On-line Self Assessment Tool (SAT), and training via Lunch & Learn
sessions.
On-Line Health Assessment Tool (SAT):
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ECM Health Services Provider
Referral - via way of the
confidential Self Assessment Tool.
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Expected turnaround is 24 hours
depending on volume.
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The objective of this on-line tool is
provide information about
Influenza / H1N1 and to provide
access to our Health Service
Provider (ECM) for an “initial
assessment”, enabling employees
to have questions and health
concerns accurately and quickly
addressed.
Human Resource Questions
 Where can I go to learn more about the pandemic virus, its
symptoms, preventative care and supportive information?
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World Health Organization:www.who.int
Center for Disease Control:
www.cdc.gov
Public Health Agency Canada:
www.phac.aspc.gc.ca
Ohio Department of Health:
www.odh.ohio.gov
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ECM Self-Assessment Tool on the Husky Intranet
– Intranet: http://huskynet.myconnection (takes you to:
www.huskyenergy.com/myconnection/)
– External website: http://www.huskyenergy.com/myconnection/
(must be typed into the address line of your web browser)
Human Resource Questions
 We are about to enter into a potentially extraordinary time.
 In all cases Husky will consider what is reasonable and
makes most sense for you, your co-workers and the
Company.
 The following has been prepared to assist in answering
questions you may have.
Human Resource Questions
 Who should I call if I believe I have contracted the disease?
– First Contact should be your Medical Caregiver
– Complete ECM’s confidential on-line Self Assessment Tool (SAT)
– Manager or Supervisor to advise them of your fitness to work
 Now….how should I look after myself?
– Follow the advice of your Medical Caregiver,
– Stay at home, keep away from work, school or crowds as much as
possible,
– Rest & take plenty of fluids,
– Cover your mouth & nose with disposable tissues when coughing &
sneezing and dispose of the used tissues properly,
– Wash your hands with soap and water frequently and thoroughly,
especially after coughing or sneezing,
Human Resource Questions
 What if Public Transportation is deemed “unhealthy”?
– Access to public transportation is generally not deemed a valid reason
to be away from work.
– Should this become an issue, employees are expected to make
alternative transportation arrangements (i.e. car or car pooling)
 Can I work from home?
– With your supervisors approval you may be permitted to work from
home.
 What if I become ill for a prolonged period of time?
– If you are ill for a prolonged period of time, sick pay will be calculated
on your length of service as per Husky’s Sick/Short Term Disability
policy
Human Resource Questions
 What will be required from me before I can come back to
work?
– If you have been away less than 3 days and symptoms no longer exist,
there is generally no “RTW” requirement.
– If you had flu-like symptoms or your illness lasted longer than 5 days,
you may require a “fitness to return to work” authorization from Husky’s
Health Service provider (i.e. ECM, AOMS).
 If a co-worker is ill, what should I do?
– Avoid close contact with people who appear unwell, have a fever and /
or cough.
– Continue to manage proper health practices and avoid close contact
with others you feel may be infected.
– When a manager has reasonable cause or concern of an employees
well being, they can refer the employee for appropriate medical care.
Human Resource Questions
 What if I need to care for an ill family member or my regular
childcare services fail?
– If you have to stay home to care for an ill family member or childcare,
vacation and PDO days could be used.
– To assist with possible “back up plans” consider:
• Human Solutions / EFAP
• Family and friends
• Pre-Registering with Kids and Company:
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www.kidsandcompany.ca
“I would like to enroll”
$80 / day or $350 for 20 days
Pay only when accessed, but must register first
Human Resource Questions
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What if I have recently returned from a region in close proximity to a
Pandemic outbreak?
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Your Medical Caregiver should be aware of your travels,
Heed their advice,
Complete the SAT,
If after 3 days no symptoms present, you would be expected at work
 What is a “Region of close proximity”?
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A location that you visited (work or vacation) that is known to have a high
prevalence of infection within its population,
Has been deemed as a “high risk” region during your travel by qualified
agencies such as:
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World Health Organization,
Center for Disease Control,
Public Health Agency Canada
What’s Next?
 Pandemic Plan will be Posted…….
 Staying Healthy;
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Nutritional Lunch and Lean: October 21,
Wellness Fair:
October 28 and 29,
H1N1 vaccination:
When available; mid November?
Visit the posted web sites, Husky bulletin etc.
Exercise and get your rest,
Practice proper hygiene, hand washing etc..