Pandemic Planning Resources

COVID-19 Resources

As with any virus or respiratory illness, good hygiene practices such as frequent hand washing, covering coughs and sneezes, and staying at home and away from others when you are feeling ill are crucial in reducing the spread of illness. ACDS encourages everyone to review the Alberta Health Services website regarding COVID-19 for further information on prevention.

Alberta Government Resources for COVID 19

General Information  

Resources  

Prevent and Prepare

WCB COVID-19 Employer Factsheet

WCB COVID-19 Worker Factsheet

OHS Respiratory Viruses and the Workplace

Canadian Government Website Resources

COVID-19 Outbreak Update

Being Prepared

Awareness Resources

Employment Insurance and Sick Leave Information

Extended Work-Sharing Program Information

Risk-Informed Decision-Making for Mass Gatherings During COVID-19

Other COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Information By and For People with Disabilities​

Vulnerable Populations and the COVID-19 Pandemic - University of Calgary School of Public Policy

ACDS Updates 

March 17

• ACDS advocacy efforts
• Operational status as of March 17, 2020
• ACDS annual conference new dates - September 22-23, 2020
• Innovation award update

March 13

• Message from Andrea Hesse, CEO
• Operational status as of March 13, 2020
• ACDS 2020 Annual conference postponed
• Pandemic Planning

Pandemic Planning

The workplace is susceptible to the spread of illnesses because of the proximity between workers, and the frequency of contact with shared surfaces and objects. It is important for employers to be prepared to deal with workplace issues arising from the spread of illnesses, and employers should be proactive in putting a pandemic plan into action. 

Employers should always be prepared with a pandemic or communicable illness response plan. Here are a few resources to get you started:  

Pandemic Planning - Collective Response Calgary Service Provider Council

Getting Your Workplace Ready for Pandemic Flu 

Pandemic Planning Checklist 

Pandemic Planning for Employers - Labour, Employment & Human Rights

Best Practice Guidelines for Workplace Health and Safety During a Pandemic

Sample Plan for Pandemic Response

Sample Plan for Pandemic Preparedness for Organizations

Sample Pandemic Plan Policy for Community Access and Employment

Sample Pandemic Plan Policy -Rehoboth Christian Ministries

Business Continuity Plan - Canadian Centre for Organizational Health and Safety

Business Continuity Template - City of Calgary

Business Continuity Plan:Infectious Diseases 

Nonprofit Guide to Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

Maintaining Business During an Infectious Disease Outbreak - City of Calgary

Managing COVID-19 in the Workplace