Business continuity planning (BCP) seeks to mitigate interruptions to core business systems. A BCP identifies critical business functions, assesses risks like power outages or cyberattacks, and develops reduction, readiness, response and recovery plans. It is tested through simulations. Developing a comprehensive BCP is complex for healthcare given systems' criticality and risk to patient care, but consistency in the literature can guide appropriate plan development. Testing assesses a plan's achievability and timely, cost-effective response while ongoing review ensures applicability amid changing systems.

1. BUSINESS CONTINUITY PLANNING Dr Karolyn Kerr