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Emergencies, Crises, and Disasters Management

Centre Abu Dhabi and Department of Health - Abu

Dhabi launch Business Continuity Management

Standard for Healthcare Activities

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in collaboration
with the Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH), officially launched the Abu Dhabi Standard for
Healthcare Business Continuity during the Annual Business Continuity and Alternative National
Service Forum – Murona, held at Erth Hotel, Abu Dhabi.
The initiative is a key progress of Abu Dhabi’s ongoing efforts to position itself as a global leader in
the implementation of business continuity practices. It lays down a comprehensive and detailed
framework aimed at strengthening the business continuity management system for healthcare
services across the emirate. The benchmark will also help support healthcare sector resilience by
minimising the impact of disruptions, and safeguarding patient safety while facilitating seamless
and uninterrupted service delivery. It will ensure the availability of essential healthcare services at
all times, as well as full compliance with regulatory and legislative requirements.

The standard is tailored to ensure the continuity of healthcare and emergency medical service
operations across Abu Dhabi, fostering an integrated, patient-centric care system. It primarily

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