AIM: Flu Pandemic Resource Page for Employers
Public health experts are warning employers to prepare
for a potential widespread outbreak of seasonal flu,
H1N1 flu or some combination of flu strains. AIM is
pleased to provide this Resource Page to help
employers ride out flu season without disrupting their
businesses.
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Seminars
AIM, State Health Official to Present Webinar on H1N1
November 16 | 10-11:30 a.m.
Alfred DeMaria Jr., MD, Medical Director for the Massachusetts
Department of Public Health, will lead an AIM Webinar on November 16
designed to help employers prepare for a possible widespread outbreak of
H1N1 flu. Learn how businesses in Massachusetts can adopt preventive
measures and adapt policies and practices in the face of this
challenge.
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News
Health Commissioner Answers Employer Questions about H1N1
Posted October 13, 2009
Massachusetts Public Health Commissioner John Auerbach and members of
his senior staff conducted a Webinar for AIM members October 5 on
preparing for the H1N1 flu. Seventy-six employers from throughout the
commonwealth listened, learned and asked questions for several hours.
AIM plans a second Webinar with Commissioner Auerbach in the near
future. Here were some of the most common questions.
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House Endorses Pandemic Preparation Bill
Posted October 9, 2009
The Massachusetts House of Representatives passes a disaster
preparedness bill that would broaden the authority of state officials to
respond to a flue pandemic or other crisis. AIM believes the House bill
takes a practical approach that ensures public health without
threatening commercial activity. House members will now reconcile their
version of the bill with one passed earlier by the Senate.
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Practical Tips for Employers
Posted September 15, 2009
Public health officials in Massachusetts and around the country are
preparing for a perfect storm of seasonal influenza and the
H1N1 flu. Is your business prepared to continue operations
if large numbers of employees become ill or remain out of work to
care for sick family members? So what should you do now? State health
officials offer some practical suggestions.
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Resources
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Resources for
Employers
Massachusetts Department of Public
Health
Department of Public Health Flu Facts: What Need to
Know
Department of Public Health Weekly Updates and
Blog
Department of Public Health - Influenza Pandemic
Preparedness Plan
Municipal Government Websites - Board of
Health
Municipal Government Websites - City &
Town
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