Discuss why electronic technology can contribute to the vulnerability of an organization. Also define what is meant by disaster planning and the value of having a disaster recovery plan in place as it relates to the HIM professional.
What will be an ideal response?
Increased reliance on electronic technology and automated systems to improve patient care and increase productivity have led to the potential for financial loss or threat to organizational survival if these technologies or systems are disrupted or destroyed.
Disaster planning is the process that focuses on how to minimize the effect these disruptions or destructions may have on organizations through the use of a disaster recovery plan.
Disaster recovery plan is a comprehensive written statement of consistent actions to be taken before, during, and after a disaster with the goal to ensure continuity of operations and availability of critical resources.
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