HITEQ Center / Friday, February 21, 2025 / Categories: EHR Selection and Implementation, EHR Implementation 2025 SAFER-3 Contingency Planning A Resource Developed by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology The Contingency Planning SAFER Guide identifies recommended safety practices associated with planned or unplanned EHR unavailability — instances in which clinicians or other end users cannot access all or part of the EHR. Occasional temporary unavailability of EHRs is inevitable, due to failures of software and hardware infrastructure, as well as power outages and natural and man-made disasters. Such unavailability can introduce substantial safety risks to organizations that have not adequately prepared. Effective contingency planning addresses the causes and consequences of EHR unavailability and involves processes and preparations that can minimize the frequency and impact of such events, ensuring continuity of care. Previous Article 2025 SAFER-2 Organizational Responsibilities Next Article 2025 SAFER-4 System Management Print 99 Tags: ONCEHR SafetyImplementing an EHRSAFER Guides2025 SAFER Guides Documents to download SAFER - 3. Contingency Planning(.pdf, 2.24 MB) - 20 download(s) Resource Links Link to the HealthIT.gov SAFER Guides websiteA product of the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology Related Resources 2025 SAFER-4 System Management 2025 SAFER-5 Patient Identification 2025 SAFER-6 Computerized Provider Order Entry with Decision Support 2025 SAFER-7 Test Results Reporting and Follow-up 2025 SAFER-8 Clinician Communication