Question

1. An important element of the continuity plan that will ensure operations continue during a disaster is to ________.

utilize manual backup systems

have IT staff on call to begin recovery

implement standby contracts with vendors

use an evacuation plan until the threat is over

2. Tape backup is NOT the optimal method of backing up health information systems because ________.

the technology is outdated

the data storage is expensive

most system operators are not trained using tape backup

the data recovery will take up to 48 hours

3. A widespread outbreak of the flu may be considered a disaster if ________.

key personnel are ill and cannot report to work

high patient volume puts stress on the system

need for quarantine prevents traffic in and out of facilities

errors increase due to stress on the agency systems

4. A hospital's continuity plan has been implemented in response to a major storm threatening to disrupt normal operations. After the disaster is over, the continuity plan workgroup should ________.

test the plan

develop a communications plan

ensure that staff remain informed

gather feedback to improve the plan

5. Stage six of the continuity plan life cycle includes ________.

formation of a workgroup

acceptance of the plan

maintenance

solution design

Answer 1

1.Use an Evacuation Plan Until the Threat Is Over

This includes the backup option to evacuate everyone to another facility, and to continue the operations if things go wrong

- other options are also included in this. "use an evacuation plan until the threat is over"

2. The technology is outdated

Because of the modern updated system, tape is not compatible with other machineries like computers.

All other options are also included in the selected answer

3. Need for quarantine prevents traffic in and out of facilities

When such a situation comes, the flu is considered as a disaster in order to prevent spread of it

4.Gather Feedback to Improve the Plan

Gathering the problem raised, can improve the future plan

5.maintenance

The sixth stage is to maintain the plan or to resume the plan

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