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How to Create a COVID-19 Continuity Plan for Your Business

11/18/2021 | by

What steps do you need to take to keep your business running smoothly during severe weather? This article will walk you through the importance of developing an effective COVID-19 continuity plan for your business that will help keep everything running smoothly when severe events hit.

What is a Business Continuity Plan?

A Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), or Continuity of Business Operations Plan (COBOL), is a type of business contingency plan that ensures critical internal and external services continue operating during an emergency. The first references to COOP planning came in 1941 during World War II as efforts by military personnel were made to prepare themselves in case their positions were lost.

In today’s terms, a Continuity of Operations Plan is more commonly referred to as a Business Continuity Plan. Such plans exist in most organizations, but they are often hidden in filing cabinets and never utilized. Business Continuity Plans should be reviewed regularly and tested on an annual basis. It is also important that employees know how their roles may change during an emergency, so it is recommended that you review your plan with them periodically.

Why Create a COVID Continuity Plan?

Although most businesses are safe from threats of violence, damage, or destruction during their daily operation, there are still threats. Disasters happen all over the world every day, and even in your town. You never know when an earthquake may occur or where a tornado may strike. That’s why you must have a COVID Continuity Plan for your organization in place before something catastrophic happens!

You’ll need to take some time and consider all of your specific organizational needs to get started. You may also want to talk with a few different professionals who can help guide you through each step of building an effective COVID Continuity Plan.

When Will This Be Used?

We’re constantly being told that our businesses need backup plans, but are you creating them? You should be. A contingency plan—also known as a continuity plan—helps you get back on track should one of your systems fail. It may seem unnecessary when things are running smoothly, but it could be worth its weight in gold in an emergency.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends that organizations have continuity plans in place regardless of size. It’s important to keep everyone abreast of any serious problems or emergencies. Luckily, writing an internal business continuity plan doesn’t have to be complicated.

Why Include Testing in a COVID Continuity Plan

Your employees are your company’s most important assets. It’s crucial to keep them safe during a pandemic. Do you have a continuity plan in place to protect your employees? If not, don’t fret; Drip Hydration is a mobile Covid testing service. Regularly testing employees early can prevent a major outbreak in your office. It only takes 10 minutes, and we test as often as once per month or as little as once per year!

Take that step today and ensure your staff remains healthy. Click here to book their services today!

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