Question

describe key components of a business continuity plan and how they might differ for different types of organizations a how they might differ depending on EHR maturity level.

Answer 1

Ans) For healthcare, business continuity includes providing care of both patients and the revenue cycle. Defining business continuity should be a formal process that includes the following:

•A business impact analysis that takes into consideration the institution's business needs and the needs of the community for healthcare services

•Definition of recovery strategies

•Development of a formal plan

•Planned exercises to test the plan

Critical patient data during a disruptive event
can have catastrophic impact on the well-being
of patients- EHR connectivity issues:
Interruptions to ADT data
Power failures