British Columbia pandemic influenza consequence management plan (Fall 2009) : Pandemic influenza consequence management plan

The BC Pandemic Influenza Consequence Management Plan represents a tripartite agreement between the Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport, the Ministry of Health Services and Emergency Management British Columbia of the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General defining an integrated and collaborative approach to managing the severe secondary consequences of pandemic influenza in British Colu [...] Health System Consequences: Consequences that directly affect the health sector and the ability of the Ministry of Health Services, Ministry of Healthy Living and Sport and Health Authorities to provide health services to the public. [...] Provincial Health Officer (PHO): In the event of a threat to the health of the public, the Provincial Health Officer has the authority to direct the response to protect the public and works with Medical Health Officers in the health authorities and any other agencies as required. [...] The Office of the PHO works with other provinces and territories and the Public Health Agency of Canada to ensure consistent approaches to health plans, policies and guidelines for pandemic influenza preparedness and response and communicates these policies, plans, and guidelines to provincial health stakeholders. [...] In addition, the Office of the PHO works with other provinces and territories, and the Public Health Agency of Canada to ensure consistent approaches to plans, policies and guidelines for pandemic influenza preparedness and response and communicates these polices, plans, and guidelines to provincial health stakeholders.