PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The world has been impacted by a severe flu that has now spread and made contact within the United States. This novel influenza virus has been a growing concern for the US. A preparedness plan is needed as the pandemic is beginning to affect the population at an alarming rate. Ideal Healthcare System is preparing for its response to the severe flu based on lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic. Ideal is ready to adapt and plan to ensure the safety of its staff, patients, and the community it serves.

POPULATIONS MOST IMPACTED

CHILDREN UNDER 7

ELDERLY

THOSE WITH UNDERLYING

HEALTH CONDITIONS

MINORITY GROUPS

LOCATIONS MOST IMPACTED

Urban cores of large metropolitan areas

Disadvantaged communities and those with a high poverty rate

Communities of color

Overcrowded neighborhoods and multi-generational housing

Schools and day

care centers

Native American

reservations

ICE detention

centers

Senior care homes

STAKEHOLDERS

INFLUENCES

ON

PUBLIC HEALTH

DURING A PANDEMIC

Care of sick patients during the pandemic starts close to home but it is influenced by local, national and global players