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Creating a Business Continuity Plan (BCP) for Digital Clinical Systems

  • 25 Steps

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In today's digital healthcare environment, electronic systems are mission-critical. Whether it’s EPMA, EPRs, diagnostic systems, or communications infrastructure, any unexpected downtime poses serious clinical and operational risks. This comprehensive Learning Program provides a step-by-step guide to creating a robust Business Continuity Plan (BCP) specifically for Digital Clinical Systems. Whether you're part of a digital pharmacy team, a clinical informatics lead, or supporting digital transformation in clinical settings, this course equips you with the tools to prepare, communicate, and execute continuity plans with confidence. You’ll learn how to identify vulnerabilities, design backup workflows, and communicate with stakeholders during outages. From power failures and network disruptions to planned downtime and cyberattacks, you'll explore real-world scenarios and how to mitigate risks effectively. Key features include: - How to assess critical systems and their clinical impact - Building a timeline for decision-making and escalation - Establishing ward-level workarounds (e.g., paper prescribing) - Coordinating with pharmacy, nursing, medical, and IT teams - Documenting roles, communications, and fallback procedures - Auditing and testing your BCPs - Planned vs Unplanned Downtime By the end of this program, you’ll be able to design, document, and implement BCPs that ensure patient safety, regulatory compliance, and service continuity, even during a digital crisis.

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