The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), with input from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), has developed updated guidance for employers of all sizes to use as they develop or review and update plans to respond to 2009 H1N1 influenza now and during the upcoming fall and winter influenza season.
http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu/business/guidance/
The CDC is advising businesses to be prepared for increased absenteeism as employees contract both seasonal and H1N1 influenza, and to be prepared for business disruption in the event that schools and daycare facilities close and parents are required at home.
This is a great tool/guideline for Human Resources and Operations managers to review as flu season approaches.
Authored by: Edward Carter, Practice Consultant