Using community partners to deliver low-cost and effective emergency management and business continuity services

J Bus Contin Emer Plan. 2010 Nov;4(4):317-28.

Abstract

Small to medium-sized organisations enhance their business mission as well as their communities by continuing to offer services in extreme circumstances. Developing emergency preparedness and business continuity plans that are cost-effective, comprehensive and operational for small to medium-sized organisations with limited resources requires a consistent, supportive, hands-on approach over time with professionals to create appropriate and sustainable strategies. Using a unique, multi-layered and applied approach to emergency preparedness training, organisations have successfully created plans that are effective and sustainable.

MeSH terms

  • Community Health Services / economics
  • Community Health Services / organization & administration*
  • Community Networks*
  • Continuity of Patient Care / organization & administration*
  • Cost-Benefit Analysis
  • Disaster Planning* / economics
  • Disease Outbreaks
  • Humans
  • Program Development / economics
  • United States