Contingency Planning

Contingency Planning Student’s Name Institution Affiliation Course Name & Code Instructor’s Name Date Contingency Planning Johns Hopkins Hospital has remained one of the best healthcare institutions in the U.S. since it was founded in 1889. However, despite its outstanding impact, it still faces some threats that could affect its performance. One threat that the hospital has faced is cyber threats, mainly ransomware. The main reason why this threat is prominent is because, as a healthcare facility, it handles a considerable amount of sensitive patient data (Plasencia, 2023). Since the attack could negatively affect patient care and clinical operations, it is essential to control it. One of the mitigation processes is having cybersecurity protocols such as regular software updates, multi-factor authentication, and training the staff on data cybersecurity. The other threat the healthcare facility has faced is natural disasters such as hurricanes, winter storms, and floods, mostly in Baltimore. Since they can affect the hospital's infrastructure and disrupt power, it is essential to seek mitigation. Some mitigations include creating evacuation plans, ma...