Chapter 2: Project Foundation
OVERVIEW
It is important when embarking on a comprehensive business continuity planning program that enterprise-wide support by senior management be secured. The real objective is to gain the support of all stakeholders, so that once the bosses get on board with the concept, convincing others in the healthcare organization is a much simpler task.A high level current state review can provide evidence to support the need to perform the BIA and Strategy phases of a business continuity plan development. The following checklist can be used to assess the current strengths and weaknesses of a healthcare organization's current recovery capability: