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PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR BUSINESSES
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR BUSINESSES
SICKNESS CONTACT TRACKING
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WHO currently defines pandemic influenza contacts as people who have had close physical contact (less than one metre) or confined airspace contact with an infected person, within four days of that person developing symptoms.
These are likely to include family members and/or other living companions, workmates (if in close contact situations or confined airspace environments), and some recreational companions.
Tracking of who the sick person has been in contact with (under these definitions) therefore becomes extremely important.
People who have not been in close proximity nor have shared a confined airspace with a sick person within four days of that person developing symptoms, are not considered to be a contact.
Epidemiological evidence from a developing pandemic may change the definition of a contact and the tracking requirements. Employers should check for updated definitions and advice should a pandemic occur.
Both highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) and influenza are classed as infectious diseases. In order to reduce the risk of further infection, contacts will be expected to stay at home and avoid contact with others for a recommended period.
This period will be determined by the local regulatory bodies, and is not at the discretion of the employer (the material in this section is, however, in the interests of employers and employees, as well as the community at large).
The role of contact tracking may vary according to the phase of the pandemic. At an early phase, when efforts are directed at keeping the pandemic out or in managing small clusters, contact tracking and associated quarantine of cases and contacts will be vigorous.
However if the pandemic affects larger numbers of people across the region, it will not be effective as a strategy to contain the pandemic, and may therefore be dropped.
In any circumstances, employers should urge sick staff members with influenza-like symptoms to return home immediately and contact a medical professional. This may involve phoning the person's normal doctor or nurse, or a specially designated centre to seek further advice, rather than the patient calling in without prior notification.
If the medical professional identifies the patient as being a suspect or confirmed case, then the medical professional will commence contact tracking in accordance with the protocols set by local Government at that time.
This is likely to involve making contact with the patient's workplace.
As indicated, it is helpful for employers to:
- Identify contacts (once an employee is suspected to be infected)
- Advise contacts in person that they have been in contact with a person suspected of having influenza.
- Ask contacts to go home, and stay at home until advised otherwise.
Ensure adequate hard (printed) copies of a contact record form are kept and maintained throughout the pandemic period.
Sick staff should be asked who they have been in close contact with in the 10 days prior to the onset of symptoms. Information such as name of person, email address, phone number and home address should be obtained.
Please note that you are likely to be required to keep contact tracking records by your local authorities including tracing of who the sick employee has been in contact with.
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