Appendix 4: Pandemics

Recovering from a pandemic

Recovery planning and actions commence at the earliest stages of planning for a pandemic. This will support the fastest possible return to normal operations.

Recovery issues to consider include the psychological consequences of a pandemic; permanent closure of suppliers who were unable to recover from the pandemic; staff and skills shortages; and the financial impact of a pandemic on staff and the entity.

Further references

• Australian Health Management Plan for Influenza Pandemic, 2008 Department of Health and Ageing.
• Audit Report No.6 2007-08, Australia’s Preparedness for a Human Influenza Pandemic, Australian National Audit Office.
• Building Resilience Through Business Continuity and Pandemic Planning (for non-government organisations), 2008, the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.
• Business Continuity Guide for Australian Businesses, 2006, Department of Industry, Tourism and Resources.
• Commonwealth Government Action Plan for Influenza Pandemic, 2007, The Deputy Secretaries Interdepartmental Committee on Influenza Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness.
• National Action Plan for Human Influenza Pandemic, 2006, Council of Australian Governments Working Group on Australian Influenza Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. (An updated version is due for release in 2009).
• Pandemic Planning and Risk Management, PPG 223, 2006, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority.
• Pandemic Planning in the Workplace, 2009 (Draft), Council of Australian Governments Working Group on Australian Influenza Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet.