Tips for High-Availability Hospital Care

Many hospitals are turning to cloud-based services for data storage or application delivery. Not all cloud providers have the same high-availability infrastructure or business continuity plans. Your cloud providers are an extension of your IT department; their business continuity plans are your business continuity plans.

3. Expect the worst.

How do you know UPS batteries are fully charged Have facility teams practiced disaster events Exploring what-if scenarios, such as a breaker failing to open or a generator failing to start, can improve contingency planning while testing and monitoring reduces the chances systems don't perform as expected. Remote monitoring provides the visibility to enable a more proactive approach to system maintenance and can be used to test systems during off-hours, minimizing risk during peak hours. It also allows execution of contingency plans to meet challenges from an impending disaster.

4. Reexamine how long backup systems need to support the business.

It is critical for healthcare facilities to be able to operate for days without power. Keeping food services and other support systems functioning is part of the solution. Another consideration is generator fuel. Not only do you need an ample reserve, you have to be sure you can access it during a disaster.