Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Task Force
In January 2006 Provost Michael Hogan appointed a task force to examine the university's preparedness in the event of an influenza pandemic.
Latest documents:
- Pandemic Influenza Reponse Plan as of October 2009
- Template Incident Action Plan (IAP) - October 2009
- University of Iowa Pandemic Influenza Planning Task Force FY 2008 Status Report 9/1/2008
- Pandemic Influenza Preparedness Resource Kit
for Academic Institutions - posted November 2008
Previous documents:
- Pandemic Influenza Reponse Plan as of June 29, 2007
- UHL Delivers Pandemic Influenza Training Via Unique Game Board - May 9, 2007
- University of Iowa Fictional Pandemic Influenza Tabletop Exercise Scenario - April 19, 2007
- News release: Provost Receives Pandemic Task Force Report - June 14, 2006
- Final Report and Recommendations (pdf) - May 28, 2006
- Report Summary (pdf) - May 28, 2006
Task Force Charge
To examine the university's preparedness in the event of an influenza pandemic and draft a response plan that identifies the steps to be taken at different stages leading up to and following such a pandemic, as well as the stakeholders involved in those steps.
FY 2008 Task Force Membership
- Christopher Atchison, Chair, University Hygienic Laboratory and College of Public Health
- Paul Abramowitz, College of Pharmacy
- Mary Jane Beach, Office of Senior Vice President and Treasurer
- David Braun, Student Health Services
- Mary Curtis, Department of Athletics
- Stacey Cyphert, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Barbara Eckstein, Office of the Provost
- Gregory Gray, College of Public Health
- Charles Green, Department of Public Safety
- Kathleen Hanson, College of Nursing
- Patrick Hartley, University Employee Health Clinic
- Loreen Herwaldt, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Richard Hichwa, Research Administration
- Glen Mowery, Facilities Management
- Steven Parrott, University Relations
- Michael Pentella, University Hygienic Laboratory
- Deborah Schoenfelder, College of Nursing
- John Staley, University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
FY 2008 Ex Officio Task Force Members
- Douglas E. Beardsley, Johnson County Public Health Department
- Patricia Quinlisk, Iowa Department of Public Health
- Laurie Walkner, College of Public Health
- Peter Wallace, Mercy Hospital Iowa City
- Patricia Winokur, Veterans Affairs Medical Center
