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

1. Three pandemics occurred during the previous century. Avian Influenza A (H5N1) has the potential to start a new influenza pandemic.
2. 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.
3. Simulations often identify a breakdown in two-way communications. Satellite phones are a good backup.
4. For more information on H5N1, click here.