Continuity Planning and HIPAA

Preparing for and responding to natural disasters and other emergencies

Explore strategies for protecting patient data and ensuring uninterrupted operations in the face of natural disasters and other emergencies. Learn about essential steps to maintain HIPAA compliance while safeguarding critical systems and resources.

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Discover how to safeguard patient data and maintain uninterrupted healthcare services during crises. This guide outlines essential strategies for developing a robust business continuity plan that ensures HIPAA compliance while protecting critical systems and resources.

Understanding HIPAA and Business Continuity Planning
Defines business continuity planning (BCP) and its importance in the healthcare industry. It explores the intersection of HIPAA compliance and emergency preparedness, outlining HIPAA waiver provisions and when they can be applied.

Building a Robust Business Continuity Plan
View a roadmap for creating a comprehensive BCP covering essential components, development steps, and the importance of timely activation.

Real-World Scenarios and Action Plans
Delve into practical applications of a BCP for common disaster scenarios and explore potential responses. Gain insight on critical actions to take in case of building loss, workforce disruption, IT system failures, or supply chain interruptions.

Download our Healthcare Business Continuity Planning Checklist for additional guidance. 

About Medcurity

Headquartered in Spokane, WA, Medcurity is a leading provider of HIPAA compliance solutions. The company’s mission is to bring clarity and confidence to HIPAA compliance. With decades of experience in healthcare, technology, and compliance, the Medcurity team offers tools and expertise to protect patient data and guide healthcare organizations through regulatory landscapes.