Table 3.

Recommendations to increase preparedness of black americans for future pandemics.

•Multi-level systemic change including funding redistribution which promotes equity and sustainability in all areas. These areas include but are not limited to education (e.g., availability of digital technology), food (e.g., access), work (e.g., work safety plans including pandemic preparedness), housing (e.g., rent freeze), healthcare (e.g., access to PPE, testing, insurance), and economics (i.e., paid time off or sick leave) which promote preparedness.

•Tailor or target preparedness plans based on the context and/or group.

•Engage and acknowledge community institutions including learning institutions, employers, and community members in preparedness planning to determine their roles in the response.

•Build trust between community and government, researchers, pharmaceutical companies, and providers.

•Create or identify an effective communication system to reach all people in all contexts.

•Be transparent when engaging the community.