Stony Brook University Medical Center

Pandemic Flu Response Plan

Emergency Management
Policy & Procedure Manual
I. Introduction………………………………………………………………………... 1
II. Activation…………………………………………………………………………... 3
III. Notification………………………………………………………………………… 4
IV. Response Plan Table………..……………………………………………………… 5
Phases 1-3: Inter- Pandemic Period……..…….………………………………... 5
Phases 4-5: Pandemic alert……..………………………………………………. 8
Phase 6 Level 1: Onset of pandemic outside of North America…...……………….10
Phase 6 Level 2: Outbreaks of novel influenza in North America…….……….......... 11
Phase 6 Level 3: First case of novel influenza in Suffolk County….……………..… 11
Phase 6 Level 4: Epidemic level of novel influenza in Suffolk County….…………..13
Phase 6 Level 5: End of first pandemic wave in Suffolk County…….…………….. 14
Phase 6 Level 6: Second wave of pandemic in Suffolk County……………......... … 15
Postpandemic Period………………………………………………………….. 15
V. Termination………………………………………………………………………. 17
VI. References……...……………………………………………………………..…. 18
VII. Appendices.…………………...…………………………………………………..19
A. Pandemic Influenza Information …………………………………………… 20
B. Facility Access Plan …………………………………………………………22
C: Antiviral and Pharmacy Information ……………………………………… 24
D: Surveillance Plan ……………………………………………………………25
E: Nasopharyngeal Specimen collection ……………………………………… 26
F: Case Criteria, Assessment Tool, Guide to Clinical Assessment …………… 27
G: Staff Screening Protocols …………………………………………………. 32
H: Ethical Considerations …………………………………………………….. 34
I: Recommended Supplies …………………………………………………… 35
J. Surge Capacity ………………………………………………………………37
K. Staff Rest and Recuperation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
L. List of Negative Pressure Rooms …………………………………………..43