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PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR BUSINESSES
PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS FOR BUSINESSES
CONTACT TRACKING
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CONTACT TRACKING
22.1
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.
22.2
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.
22.3
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.
22.4
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.
22.5
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).
22.6
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.
22.7
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.
22.8
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.
22.9
As indicated, it is helpful for employers to:
22.9.1
Identify contacts (once an employee is suspected
to be infected)
22.9.2
Advise contacts in person that they have been in
contact with a person suspected of having influenza.
22.9.3
Ask contacts to go home, and stay at home until
advised otherwise.
22.10
Ensure adequate hard (printed) copies of the Contact Tracking Form are kept and maintained through the pandemic period. You may purchase it from our eShop.
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