Companies Should Develop Plan for Potential Outbreak

By Rose Scott

Atlanta, GA – Sherry Fallin has a simple motto for companies that need to prepare for an outbreak:
((don't panic but don't stick your head in the sand either go ahead and develop a plan))

Fallin is the CEO of a local firm that works with business and organizations to develop health crisis management procedures.
For example Fallin says companies should have a comprehensive sick leave police:

((what they're going to do if one employee becomes infected by the swine flu or
school is closed in their community they should look at what their policy is related to that))

Fallin says all businesses big or small should have a few guidelines.
Another key component includes how to sustain normal work practices in case of staffing issues:

((especially from a contingency plan if you have work at home options-to looking to expand their workforce space if you hire a lot of hourly employees so you can continue operations))

And if the company's operations are going to be affected by the outbreak:
((make sure you communicate with your vendors and your clients

Fallin says businesses should use various ways of delivering internal and external information:
((your company website-to social media site facebook or twitter presence communicate as well))

And one last crucial tip Fallon says companies should take the lead in educating employees about maintaining a healthy work environment such as encouraging hand washing to prevent spreading germs.