Take into account the possibility ofhigh rates of absenteeism or mandatory closings considercircumstancesthat may require you to increase decrease or stop the

Take into account the possibility ofhigh rates of absenteeism or mandatory closings, considercircumstancesthat may require you to increase, decrease, or stop the services yourorganization delivers.--Identify your organization's essential functions and theindividuals who perform them. Cross-train staff and volunteers inotherjobs so that if someone is ill, others are able to carry on the work.--Plan accordingly for interruptions of essential government serviceslikesanitation, water, power, and transportation or disruptions to thefoodsupply.--Update sick leave and family and medical leave policies so stafferswillnot be penalized for personal illness or for caring for sick familymembers during a pandemic. Volunteers and employees should remain homeuntil they are well.--Determine whether your volunteers and staff have "cross overskills" like nursing or mental health counseling that could be usedduring a health crisis, and make that information known to localhealthauthorities. Your local health department may already be compilingrosters of individuals in the community who can be called upon to helpduring an emergency.--Evaluate your organization's activities and services that involveclose person-to-person contact, including child care, elder care, andreligious rites, especially those that involve hand-holding or sharingfood and drink from common dishes or glasses. Establish policies tomodify these activities to prevent the spread of pandemic flu andcommunicate them to your staff, volunteers, and people you serve.--Determine supplies needed to promote respiratory hygiene and coughetiquette, like tissues and alcohol-based hand sanitizer products, anddevelop a plan for how to obtain them.--Share information about your pandemic preparedness and response withvolunteers, staff, congregants, and the people you serve. You mayconsider activating phone chains, distributing flyers and sending massemails to get your message out. During times of anxiety people turn tothose they trust, so clear and frequent communication is essential.--Ensure that what you communicate about pandemic preparedness isappropriate for the cultures, languages, and reading levels of thoseyouserve.

A day after Billy Devaney talked about SamBradford's shoulder, St. 1 overall in April's draft, when the Rams areexpected to either select one of the draft's top two defensive tackles,or one of the premier quarterbacks.Bradford and Notre Dame's Jimmy Clausen are at the top of mostquarterback lists, although Bradford seems to be the player the Rams arecentering on.Spagnuolo and the Rams brass met with Bradford Saturday night, butthe coach wouldn't tip his hat as to which way the organization isleaning. His background as a defensive coach won't impact the team'sdecision."We all get labeled, but when you sit in this particular seat I'mblessed to be in, you have to look at the whole team," Spagnuolo said,referring to his role as the head coach. "We'll take the best player."The top two defensive tackles are Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy andNebraska's Ndamukong Suh. Along with Bradford, both are at the center ofthe top pick discussion."They're two great football players, who are going to be great inthis league," Spagnuolo said of Suh and McCoy.

"You have to talk about adominant defensive tackle, somebody who changes games, schemes, givesoffensive coordinators in the running game and passing game a bit of aheadache. That kind of describes both of those guys."Some draftniks have touted McCoy as more of a pass rusher and Suh arun stuffer, despite his 12 sacks from the interior last season atNebraska. Spagnuolo said that perception comes from the defensivesystems they played in college."McCoy's defensive was structured that way, where he was agap-penetrating tackle," Spagnuolo said "Nebraska's defense is more of aread tackle. That's about the only difference, just the techniques theywere taught. They're both quality players."Spagnuolo also addressed the tight ends, specifically Oklahoma'sJermaine Gresham and Arizona's Rob Gronkowski. Selecting a tight end isan option for the Rams to start the second round. A quarterback likeColt McCoy of Texas or Central Michigan's Dan LeFevour is also apossibility should the Rams select Suh or Gerald McCoy with the topoverall pick.