Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems are integral to the efficient operation of healthcare facilities, including radiology departments. However, EHR downtimes can occur due to various reasons, including system upgrades, cyber-attacks, or technical failures. During such downtimes, radiology departments must have robust contingency plans to ensure continued operation and patient care.

This topic explores the systems and processes essential for recovering from an EHR downtime in a radiology department, focusing on report distribution, recovery strategies, and communication channels. Objectives: Describe the key systems and processes involved in recovering from an EHR downtime in a radiology department, including report distribution and communication channels. Identify effective recovery strategies that ensure continuity of operations and minimize disruption during EHR downtime. Demonstrate the steps required to establish reliable communication channels and distribute reports during EHR recovery efforts.

Objectives

• Describe the key systems and processes involved in recovering from an EHR downtime in a radiology department, including report distribution and communication channels.
• Identify effective recovery strategies that ensure continuity of operations and minimize disruption during EHR downtime.
• Demonstrate the steps required to establish reliable communication channels and distribute reports during EHR recovery efforts.