How to Manage Through Pandemics
Two decades into the 21st century, the world has already faced major pandemic outbreaks including severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) in 2003, the H1N1 flu pandemic in 2009 and coronavirus (COVID-19) in 2020. These pandemics forced commercial building owners and managers to rethink their emergency preparedness strategies. While each pandemic brought about new challenges, there are universal steps that can be taken to help reduce exposure and increase the safety of building occupants.
BOMA International’s “Managing Through Pandemics” explores critical components of an effective pandemic plan and is organized into six different sections:
* Creating a Pandemic Plan
* Preparing Building Staff
* Preparing Your Building
* Preparing Building Tenants
* Business Continuity
* Legal Considerations
These guidelines are meant to provide a basis for dealing with pandemics before, during and after the event, informing your own emergency preparedness plan and ensuring a safe, healthy and productive environment.
(To access a free copy of “Managing Through Pandemics,” click here.)