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PROTECTING WHAT MATTERS MOST

Blackout Blueprint keeps hospitals operational during system failures, cyberattacks, and disasters—ensuring patient care, supply chain, and revenue cycle continuity.

Why BLACKOUT BLUEPRINT

Why Hospitals Need a Blackout Blueprint

Cyberattacks, disasters, and IT failures aren’t just inconvenient—they’re life-threatening. Relying on IT recovery alone isn’t enough. Hospitals must prepare for extended downtimes with operational continuity strategies. Here are a few fast facts to consider.

18 

DAYS

Average downtime experienced after a ransomware attack. (Source: HIPAA Journal)

$1.85 

MILLION

Revenue lost per day on average from hospital downtime.

85 

PERCENT

Proportion of hospital leaders who say their disaster recovery and business continuity plans are not fully operational in a real-world event. (Source: HIMSS Healthcare Cybersecurity Survey)

60 

PERCENT

Percentage of healthcare organizations that have suffered an IT-related disruption in the past two years. (Source: Ponemon Institute)

BEYOND IT RECOVERY

What Blackout Blueprint Does Differently

Blackout Blueprint is operational downtime preparedness. Hospitals can’t afford to “figure it out” in the moment. Blackout Blueprint makes sure they already know what to do.

Sustained Operations

Ensures hospitals function for days or weeks without IT systems.

Customized Playbooks

Provides playbooks for clinical, revenue cycle, and supply chain teams.

Real-World Tests

Runs real-world crisis simulations to test and refine plans.

Ongoing Support

Delivers continuous updates with managed resiliency services.

Our proven framework helps hospitals prepare, test, and sustain operations through any crisis.

Core Benefits

Unlike standard IT disaster recovery, Blackout Blueprint ensures hospitals operate seamlessly—without IT.

Protect Patient Care & Financial Stability

Keep critical treatments, pharmacy, and emergency care running while ensuring billing, payroll, and supply chain continuity—so both patients and operations stay on track during downtime.

Empower Staff with Proven Playbooks

Equip every department with clear, tested workflows that eliminate confusion, reduce errors, and streamline crisis response—so your teams know exactly what to do when IT systems fail.

Maintain Trust & Regulatory Readiness

Demonstrate preparedness to patients, staff, and regulators with a proactive, documented approach—protecting your hospital’s reputation, compliance, and long-term resilience.

How it Works (Our Process)

Our proven framework helps hospitals prepare, test, and sustain operations through any crisis.

Assess & Identify Gaps – Business Impact Analysis (BIA) of current downtime readiness.
Develop Custom Playbooks – Clear workflows for clinical, finance, and operations teams.
Run Real-World Simulations – Tabletop exercises to stress-test hospital readiness.
Manage & Continuously Improve – Ongoing blueprint updates to match evolving risks.
LEADERSHIP

MEET THE BLACKOUT BLUEPRINT TEAM

Helping you prepare, test, and sustain operations throughout any crisis.

Starter

Best for small Businesses

$399
Billed Monthly
AI-powered automation of simple workflows (e.g., data entry, basic reporting)
Limited access to advanced analytics and insights
10 hours of dedicated consulting time per month

Pro

Best for growing Businesses

$999
Billed Monthly
Advanced AI-powered automation of complex workflows (e.g., sales, marketing, customer service)
In-depth analytics and insights, including predictive modeling and machine learning capabilities
Dedicated consulting time for 15 hours per month
Full access to our advanced AI-powered automation platform

Enterprise

Best for large Enterprises

$2.999
Billed Monthly
Customized AI-powered automation solutions for all business processes
Deep analytics and insights, including advanced predictive models and machine learning algorithms
Access to a team of senior experts who have worked with multiple Fortune 500 companies
Full ownership and customization of the AI platform and workflows
Dedicated support for complex projects, including on-site consulting and deployment
Zahid Rathore
Blackout Blueprint Co-leader
Steve Hendrick
Blackout Blueprint Co-leader
Allison Parkes
Blackout Blueprint Program Manager
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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How is Blackout Blueprint different from IT disaster recovery (DR) or business continuity planning (BCP)?

Traditional DR and BCP focus on restoring IT systems, but they don’t prepare hospitals to function while systems are down. Blackout Blueprint fills this gap by developing department-specific downtime playbooks, real-world crisis simulations, and managed resiliency services that ensure clinical and business operations continue, even without digital systems.

Why do hospitals need Blackout Blueprint?

Hospitals are prime targets for cyberattacks, with ransomware incidents increasing patient mortality rates by 25-35%. Additionally, unplanned IT downtime can cost up to $1.85 million per day, with operational disruptions impacting everything from patient safety to revenue cycle management. Blackout Blueprint helps hospitals prepare proactively so they can operate safely during extended outages.

Who in a healthcare organization benefits from Blackout Blueprint?

Blackout Blueprint is designed for hospital leadership, clinical teams, and administrative functions, including:

• Executives (CEOs, COOs, CMOs, CFOs, CIOs) – Ensuring organization-wide resiliency.

• Clinical Teams (Doctors, Nurses, Pharmacy, Lab Staff) – Maintaining patient care workflows.

• Finance & Revenue Cycle Teams – Keeping billing, payroll, and reimbursements running.

• Supply Chain & Operations Leaders – Ensuring uninterrupted access to medical supplies.

What does the Blackout Blueprint process look like?

We use a four-step framework to ensure your hospital is fully prepared:

1️⃣ Assess & Identify Gaps – Business Impact Analysis (BIA) of downtime vulnerabilities.

2️⃣ Develop Custom Playbooks – Clear, tested workflows for clinical, revenue, and supply chain teams.

3️⃣ Run Real-World Simulations – Tabletop exercises to test crisis response plans before disaster strikes.

4️⃣ Manage & Continuously Improve – Ongoing updates and managed resiliency services to ensure compliance and readiness.

Can Blackout Blueprint help prevent cyberattacks?

No system can prevent cyberattacks entirely, but Blackout Blueprint ensures your hospital can function even if one occurs. While IT teams work to restore affected systems, Blackout Blueprint provides clear action plans for staff, alternative workflows for patient care, and operational continuity strategies that reduce financial and reputational damage.

How long does it take to implement Blackout Blueprint?

The initial assessment and playbook development typically take a few months, but the timeline depends on hospital size, existing preparedness, and customization needs. Ongoing management and training are available to ensure your resiliency plan remains up to date as hospital systems and risks evolve.

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