Specific Readiness Level To Determine Next Steps


Level 5Level 4Level 3Level 2

Potential exposure to unpreventable and untreatable/uncurable major diseases or health hazards with long term effects or likely death

Deadly Epidemic or a major outbreak of the type of disease described above in the immediate vicinity

Potential exposure to unpreventable and untreatable health hazards or diseases with minor lingering effects

The infectious disease type described above detected in the immediate vicinity or a major outbreak in a neighboring area

Potential health hazards and exposures to the infectious disease can be managed by typical vaccines and are generally easily treated by local healthcare but a major outbreak has been detected in the area or neighboring country and could affect the team


Standard regional diseases and illness


Steps to Reduce Probability and Consequences

  1. See Travel Notification and Travel Notification for International Workers for COVID travel guidelines
  2. COVID-19 Insurance Coverage Details
  3. Practice environmental awareness (Color Codes for Situational Awareness) and follow safety regulations 
  4. Have a prepared evaluation of local medical facilities with their strengths and weaknesses as well as a suggested list of possible transfer facilities including the nearest Level 1 Trauma Center and the best, most practical US-based facility depending on the general disease/illness
  5. Have an accessible record for all overseas personnel of relevant medical history or conditions, including current treatments
  6. Maintain emergency medical coverage for all staff ( See Insurance Overview and Rates for International Workers)
  7. Maintain good health habits to ensure good immune function
  8. Remember to contact Aetna early on in the process (See Claims for International Insurance with Aetna)

Applicable Corporate Policies

Crisis Resolution Protocol