Short-term closing? To-do list includes emails to patients, call to counsel

Why This Topic Matters

Temporary closures can disrupt patient care, staff coordination, payer relationships, facilities access, and compliance responsibilities. Having a practical response plan helps a practice manage the immediate disruption while reducing legal, operational, and privacy risks.

Article Sections

1. Cover the basics

   Introduces the core response priorities after a sudden practice interruption and outlines the broad categories of parties that may need to be notified. The section also touches on operational coordination and external communication.

2. If the EHR goes down

   Discusses what to consider when internet access or electronic records systems are unavailable during a disruption. It addresses temporary access issues, record preservation, and broader privacy and compliance considerations.