It is the policy of Typical Healthcare Organization to provide for continuity of business in the event of emergency conditions and other crises. The following business disruptions must be considered:
Natural disasters (e.g., fire, floods, earthquakes)
Inclement weather (e.g., hurricanes, tornadoes, snowstorms)
Utilities failures ( e.g., electrical, telephone, water, communications, heating, air conditioning)
Strikes or similar job actions
Transportation strikes or breakdowns
Civil unrest, intrusions, sabotage, terrorism, riot, bombs
Neighboring hazards (e.g. nearby chemical/explosive operations, airports, high crime areas, toxic spills and contamination, nuclear disasters)
Loss of data processing support
War