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Paradigm Solutions International and OpsPlanner provide a robust, fully-integrated enterprise risk management solution that can be customized to address the specific scenarios related to pandemic flu.

IS YOUR ENTERPRISE PREPARED AND ARE YOUR ASSETS PROTECTED?

If yours is like most organizations, the answer is no. A January 2006 Deloitte & Touche report of 100 U.S. executives concludes, “Business is not prepared for even a moderate avian-flu epidemic…A pandemic flu outbreak in any part of the world would potentially cripple supply chains, dramatically reduce available labor pools.” Two-thirds of the respondents said their companies had not yet prepared adequately for avian flu, and most had no one specifically in-charge of such a plan.

CONTINGENCY PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL

According to Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt, "Pandemic planning needs to go beyond public health. Discussion at the state and local level needs to address how schools, businesses, public agencies and others participate in pandemic preparedness." Secretary of Homeland Security Michael Chertoff echoes, "Strong partnerships and smart planning will be our best protection against this threat."

PANDEMIC HAS UNIQUE IMPLICATIONS

A flu pandemic will not be limited to a single geographic location, as with a natural disaster or terrorist attack. Employees and customers will be seeking information, so the need for effective communication channels and notification will be critical. Key personnel may be unavailable for lengthy periods due to illness and probable quarantines, so infrastructure support for remote work locations will be vital.

PREPAREDNESS IS EASY WITH THE RIGHT PARTNER AND TOOLS

Planning for a potential pandemic influenza threat can be done rapidly and with minimal distraction to an organization. According to the IT research firm Gartner, "Business continuity planning software can guide and automate the risk analysis, writing and notification processes for a recovery plan that supports business survival -- of people and data -- in any emergency."

Pandemic Planning Requirements:	OpsPlanner Benefits:
Planning – Need to have a plan in place to meet regulations, build customer confidence, plan for dispersed workforce, and ensure business continuity/continuity of operations	Contains pandemic flu-specific checklists and templates Provides a repository for all documents related to the plan, such as audit reports, risk assessments, and reference manuals Allows for complete plans and related documents to be available offline in a single PDF file
Communication – Need to be able to rapidly communicate consistent messages to all stakeholders to avoid confusion and panic	Capable of reaching thousands of people anywhere in the world within seconds via landline phone, cellular phone, fax, PDA, email, BlackBerry, or other wireless devices Team members and stakeholders can communicate in real-time to obtain up-to-date information and make better informed decisions
Recovery – Need to implement plans during flu outbreak with limited personnel and potential for interruptions in basic services	Real-time incident management feature allows recovery teams to quickly access the most up-to-date plan(s) during an emergency and make updates as needed Allows dispersed team members to exchange information during a crisis Automatic logging of activities and detailed archive of executed plans that are key for post-event analysis

Contact us today at 800-558-9568 or e-mail PSISales@Paradigmsi.com for a demonstration. Check back frequently for updates and events on pandemic flu and enterprise preparedness.