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How Do You Identify Potential Risks From a H5N1 Pandemic Simulation?
Mash Risk Television
New York University
Michael Liebowitz, Dir Risk Management & Insurance
Runtime: 9:39
Liebowitz is a past president of the Risk and Insurance Management Society
Key Takeaways
- Three pandemics occurred during the previous century. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) has the potential to start a new influenza pandemic.
- How to Identify Risks From a H5N1 Simulation:
- Start with a table top exercise involving 6-8 key decision makers.
- Execute a scenario in military-like fashion using an Incident Command System.
- Document the impact to each organizational area and critique simulation results to identify potential risks.
- Make modifications to plan and execute new scenarios with additional participants until comfort level is reached.
- Simulations often identify a breakdown in two-way communications. Satellite phones are a good backup.
- For more information on H5N1, click here.