Business continuity planning: the hospital's insurance policy.
A comprehensive business continuity plan can prepare an organization for unforeseen circumstances that would otherwise totally disrupt the delivery of healthcare services. Properly planning for such an event can build confidence in the organization and safeguard the assets of the institution. In this article, the authors present a step-by-step plan for creating a business continuity plan.
St. Alexis Hospital Medical Center, Cleveland, OH.
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