Table 2.

Description of operational impact level

Impact levelOperational impact
Very low• All services can continue without any discernible impact or change
Low• Some services may be reduced or suspended
• Some advanced or special services may be cancelled
• Services for non-priority patient/client/section may be temporarily suspended
Medium• Demand to obtain needed resources/supports from outside
• Full implementation of conservation measures to sustain essential services
• Shutdown of auxiliaries sections
• Declare total diversion status or partial/total evacuation
High• Discontinuity of essential services
• All patients/clients will be transferred to other/nearby service facilities/areas
• Unable to deploy more than 50% of personnel responsible for the essential sections/services
Source: Adapted from University of Rochester (2021) 

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