Business continuity & operational resilience · Working
Pandemic plan
Also called: epidemic response plan
ELI5
A continuity plan for widespread infectious-disease disruption.
Used in conversation
“Can we separate the likelihood of pandemic plan from its potential impact?”
Pitch context
You will see “Pandemic plan” in operating plans, procurement packs, supplier reviews and supply-chain reports when the discussion reaches business continuity & operational resilience.
Why it matters: In business continuity & operational resilience, the scope can change what data may be used, who may access it and which controls are required.
Sources & evidence · 4
Direct term-level sources and supporting source families.
- National Institute of Standards and Technology — Computer Security Resource Center GlossaryDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Productivity programmeDirect source · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- U.S. Acquisition.gov — Federal Acquisition Regulation Part 15 — Contracting by NegotiationSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16
- UK Government — Groceries Supply Code of PracticeSupporting source family · primary · checked 2026-08-16