Reviving and Managing Your Contingency Plans: Being Prepared for Equipment, Utilities, and Emergency-related Failure or Disruption

Source: Environment of Care News, Volume 11, Number 12, December 2008 , pp. 1-10(10)

Publisher: Joint Commission Resources

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Abstract:

Contingency plans help ensure the reliability of utility systems and other aspects of safety and security that support the ongoing delivery of patient care. Yet these plans often sit on a shelf until a crisis calls them forth. This article describes why organizations should regularly review their contingency plans and offers tips for exercising the plans to make sure they work.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2008-12-01

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