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Community Guides and Resources
The impact of pandemic influenza outbreaks on individuals and societies can be reduced by being well prepared. This means having a comprehensive plan, that has been tested and refined through conducting exercises, engaging the whole of society.
Being well prepared is a critical aspect in assuring that on reserve First Nations communities can mitigate the effects of an influenza pandemic.
The documents listed are intended to provide practical guidance on how to select, plan, conduct and evaluate simulation exercises specific to pandemic influenza preparedness and response, and how to set up a process for using the outcomes of these exercises to review and improve pandemic influenza preparedness plans.
Chiefs of Ontario and Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO): COVID-19 Action Plan
In 2019, the Chiefs of Ontario (Health Sector) signed a partnership agreement with the Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO). Given RNAO’s expertise and resources in evidence-based practice and political advocacy at the provincial and federal government levels during this pandemic, Ontario Regional Chief Archibald reached out to RNAO to seek guidance to prevent the worst-case scenario in First Nations communities.
Additional Resources
For more information on developing Pandemic Plans and other helpful information, visit World Health Organization: Public Health Preparedness.
Latest updates & guidelines, please see media database below:
