Pandemic planning: Historical and practical perspectives

Cynthia L. Simeone
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Cynthia L. Simeone: Excellus BlueCross BlueShield, USA

Journal of Business Continuity & Emergency Planning, 2021, vol. 14, issue 4, 389-401

Abstract: This article provides historical and practical information for business resilience practitioners regarding pandemic planning, suggesting a comprehensive approach not only to help stabilise organisational response to the current novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19), but also identify economic and societal considerations for long-term pandemic planning and response. The article provides historical data regarding the impact of contagious disease, including medical and psychosocial considerations, suggesting the necessity for ongoing independent disease surveillance and a multi-disciplinary approach to ensure the effective management of business operations while supporting workers who may be displaced from their traditional work environments.

Keywords: pandemic; business continuity; COVID-19 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: M1 M10 M12 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2021
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