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Essay / business contingency plan - 2057
The business contingency plan is a process in place that prepares an organization to respond consistently to unexpected events (Small business Chron, 2014). These plans help businesses continue or restore operations in a timely manner after a major business interruption such as a hurricane, storm, tornado, fire, power outage, computer system failure or waste. toxic. The process involves developing, communicating, practicing, and evaluating organization-specific emergency plans. Now that medical equipment companies Enovacare have identified eight risks associated with the construction of the new distribution center, the focus will now be on developing a contingency plan to ensure rapid resumption of business operations in the event natural or man-made disaster. such as a hurricane, flood, fire, power outage or technological failure. A pre-incident plan to ensure the well-being of the new center after an unexpected event, protection of sensitive company data, customer data, communication plans and restoration of business operations will be addressed. Some of the elements involved in the proper functioning of a medical system The supply center includes a functional telephone system, a network system for sharing data between centers and the manufacturing center or other important suppliers, a system computer to store customer information, including order and payment information, and a functioning electrical power system. These components are the essential part of the business and must be protected. Because the new distribution center is located in an area that experiences frequent natural disasters and due to the nature of its business, the company is also prone to man-made disasters such as fires. or a computer system...... middle of paper ...... as death or injury to the public. Families involved should be informed before making any public statements regarding injuries or deaths during a crisis. If a disaster or emergency crisis occurs at the business or facility, it could potentially cause harm to the surrounding community. The emergency plan should include working with the public safety agency to develop procedures for advising and dealing with the public. Sometimes the crisis can be very serious and the media may be present at the scene or request information. To avoid sending misinformation that could be harmful, the company should have a policy that only an authorized spokesperson should communicate with the press or anyone seeking information about the incident. Management should communicate the policy to all employees and also explain the importance of speaking with one voice..