College and university planning for pandemic influenza: a survey of Philadelphia schools.
Biosecur Bioterror
; 5(3): 249-54, 2007 Sep.
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| ID: mdl-17903093
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVES:
This study was undertaken to assess the current state of college and university planning for pandemic influenza and to inform guidance for these institutions.METHODS:
The Philadelphia Department of Public Health developed an interview guide based on CDC guidance and conducted in-depth structured interviews with college and university pandemic planners in Philadelphia.RESULTS:
Thirteen of 14 schools contacted participated in interviews. Six schools, or slightly fewer than half, reported having a draft pandemic influenza plan. Schools noted barriers such as insufficient information and financial resources and institutional support. They reported that they lacked concrete policy recommendations suited to different types of institutions (e.g., small colleges) and lacked the political will to tackle a hypothetical threat. Schools requested further guidance on triggers for campus closure, materials to stockpile, and policies for refunding tuition and adjusting credits for missed coursework.CONCLUSIONS:
School pandemic planning is in its early stages. Local government can provide recommendations as to the appropriate level of planning detail, disseminate examples of best practices planning, and continue to emphasize the importance of all-hazards approaches to emergency planning.
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Coleções:
01-internacional
Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Universidades
/
Surtos de Doenças
/
Planejamento em Desastres
/
Influenza Humana
Tipo de estudo:
Guideline
/
Qualitative_research
Limite:
Humans
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Biosecur Bioterror
Assunto da revista:
MEDICINA MILITAR
Ano de publicação:
2007
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Estados Unidos