Chapter 22 and 23 Questions 1. Do you have a personal disaster recovery plan? What steps have you taken to protect information contained on your personal computer? a. Yes, I do have a personal disaster recovery plan for the majority of my electronics, as well as my documents, pictures, and music on my computer, although I am not sure how effective these plans may be as I have not encountered a disaster as of yet. I have an Apple MacBook, which allows my phone and computer to sync by plugging my phone in. Recently, I have now been able to connect documents, or anything really, to the ‘cloud.’ I also save all my schoolwork on my flash drives. In the year 2015, I feel as though personal computer customers have many options for backups! 2. How can a staff nurse contribute to continuity planning within his or her facility? b. A staff nurse can contribute to continuity planning by paying careful attention to backup and storage methods and needs. They can also review and update continuity plans, plan and work through mock disasters (while assisting others), and post plans for themselves and their coworkers throughout the workplace. 3. Why is it important for nurses to be prepared with proper crisis management procedures during an information technology disaster? c. The patients! Safety is the number one concern and the patient or family may not be available or know the patient’s history, allergies, or current state of health. If we as nurses lose this information, we will not only be putting the patient in danger, but also creating more work that has already been done, slowing the recovery process and also increasing costs. 4. What measures can the staff nurse take to protect computer hardware and mobile devices and the information that they house from threats? d. They can review staff responsibilities periodically, test