Continuity of Operations planning, sometimes referred to as Business Continuity Planning (BCP) in the private sector, involves closely examining the key facets of an organization and developing strategies to ensure the continued operation of priority program areas and services during an emergency. Strategies for continuity of operations include a range of planning and assessment activities. The goal of continuity of operations planning is to ensure that an agency is able to maintain, at a minimum, its critical program areas and key deliverables for the duration of an emergency.

Health Sector Planning and Preparedness (PDF 6 pages, 39KB)

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Table of contents:

• Table of Contents (PDF 97KB, 2 pages)
• List of Figures, Tables, and Abbreviations (PDF 39KB, 3 pages)
• Acknowledgements (PDF 30KB, 1 page)
• Executive Summary (PDF 38KB, 4 pages)
  
  Section 1: Overview
  • Introduction (Chapter 1)
  • Background on Influenza and Pandemics (Chapter 2)
  • Key Planning Assumptions (Chapter 3)
  • Health and Social Infrastructure in Peel Region (Chapter 4)
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  Section 2: Concept of Operations
  • Roles and Responsibilities (Chapter 5)
  • Emergency Response and the Incident Management System (Chapter 6)
  • Authority and Legislation (Chapter 7)
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  Section 3: Response Components
  • Surveillance (Chapter 8)
  • Vaccine (Chapter 9)
  • Antiviral Drugs (Chapter 10)
  • Public Health Measures (Chapter 11)
  • Health Services (Chapter 12)
  • Communications (Chapter 13)
  • Natural Death Surge Planning (Chapter 14)
  • Health Sector Planning and Response by Pandemic Phase (Chapter 15)
    
    
• Section 4: Planning and Preparedness
  • Health Sector Planning and Preparedness (Chapter 16)
  • Training and Exercises (Chapter 17)