For this discussion, $we$ are going $to$ focus $on$ the process $of$ contingency planning $by$ linking course concepts $to$ how they can $be$ put into action $in$ the field.

What $we$ know:

When healthcare organizations $(and$ other types $of$ businesses$)$ encounter potential security threats, possible breaches, and face the possibility $of$ natural disasters such $as$ hurricanes becoming a reality due $to$ physical location, $it$ becomes crucial $to$ have a set $of$ policies and procedures $in$ place $on$ how these situations ideally should $be$ handled $to$ minimize the threats. You need $to$ respond $to$ the following $in$ your first discussion post:

Describe why healthcare organizations need $tobe$ prepared $by$ developing contingency plans.

What basic elements should $be$ included $in$ every contingency plan?

How can technology $be$ leveraged $to$ enhance contingency planning and being prepared for disasters?

Suggestions for your subsequent two posts this week are $to$ address:

What can healthcare facilities $dotobe$ prepared for cyber$-$attacks?

Share $an$ example $ofan$ effective $or$ ineffective contingency planning strategy $(or$ strategies$)$ that you may have come across $in$ a place that you have worked. Why $do$ you feel this was effective $or$ ineffective?