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What was their means of getting the staff "up to speed" and educated about pandemics?

What hospital was that, that has a great plan in place, and has such consideration for employees? Employers need to think hard and long about what they can do to induce staff to show up....

Has your employer been very vocal about the potential for a pandemic and what you as an individual should do to prepare? Has your employer explained what plans are in place and what expectations there are of you to work in a pandemic situation? Has your employer indicated what sort of support will be offered to you as an employee in the event of a pandemic? Are you concerned about a pandemic occurring, or do you think it's not likely? Do you think your co-workers are as concerned as you, more, or less concerned or informed? What is the likelihood of you showing up for work in a pandemic situation? Would you work additional shifts? Would you work with higher nurse/pt ratios? Would you take care of pandemic patients? If you've read this and don't give a flying "$!^*!" about a pandemic, please tell me that too, and why you don't care. I am on a pandemic planning committee, and these are questions I have. Any input to any of the above would be immensely appreciated.