By definition, disaster plans can not be all encompassing. Unfortunately, no expert can forecast all types or special nuances of possible disasters, internal or external.
The purposes of the overall plan are to identify potential disaster scenarios and to offer contingency responses, while maintaining flexibility to allow professionals to modify or improvise to address any nuances that actually occur.
The objectives of the disaster plan should reflect the purpose and goals of the organization. If the organization delivers medical care, examples of objectives could include the following: