[BCM] [MINDS] [E3] [BCS] [T1] Mitigation Strategies and Justification

[BCM] [MINDS] [E3] [BCS] [T1] Mitigation Strategies and Justification

[BCM] [MINDS] [E3] [BCS] [T1] Mitigation Strategies and Justification

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Introduction

Table S1: Mitigation Strategies

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Introduction

Table S1: Mitigation Strategies

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Introduction

Table S1: Mitigation Strategies

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Implementing Business Continuity Management for MINDS: Ensuring Continuity of Care and Services

Implementing Business Continuity Management for MINDS: Ensuring Continuity of Care and Services

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BCM] [MINDS] [E3] [BCS] [T1] Mitigation Strategies and Justification

Mitigation strategies form a critical component of the Business Continuity Strategy (BCS) by addressing risks before a disruption occurs.

In accordance with BCMpedia guidance, mitigation focuses on identifying credible threats, evaluating existing controls, determining residual risk, and implementing cost-effective measures to reduce the likelihood and/or impact of disruptions on critical business functions.

For the Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS), mitigation planning is particularly important due to its responsibility for the safety, wellbeing, and continuity of care for persons with intellectual disabilities across residential, educational, vocational, and community-based settings.

This chapter documents the mitigation strategies adopted by MINDS to manage key threats that could disrupt essential services, ensuring operational resilience, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder confidence.

Threat	Existing Controls	Risk Rating	Risk Level	Risk Treatment (Residual Risk)	Additional Mitigation Strategy	Justification for Selected Mitigation Strategy
Pandemic / Infectious Disease Outbreak	Infection control SOPs, vaccination programmes, MOH advisories compliance, PPE stockpiles	High	High	Risk Reduction	Expand tele-services, cohort segregation plans, pandemic staffing rosters	Reduces service disruption and protects vulnerable clients while maintaining essential care delivery
Loss of Key Care Staff / Manpower Shortage	Cross-training, relief staff pool, HR contingency plans	High	High	Risk Reduction	Formal succession planning and standby staffing agreements	Ensures continuity of care services and prevents burnout during prolonged disruptions
IT System Failure / Cyber Incident	Firewalls, backups, antivirus, user access controls	Medium-High	High	Risk Reduction	Implement secondary data centre and enhanced cyber incident response drills	Supports timely restoration of client, HR, and operational systems critical to service continuity
Power Outage at Residential or Training Facilities	Emergency lighting, UPS, basic generator coverage	Medium	Medium	Risk Reduction	Upgrade generators to support critical care equipment and ICT systems	Prevents immediate safety risks to residents and enables sustained operations
Fire at MINDS Facilities	Fire detection systems, drills, SCDF compliance	Medium	Medium	Risk Reduction	Conduct more frequent evacuation drills for PWD clients and staff	Enhances preparedness and reduces evacuation time for high-dependency clients
Supply Chain Disruption (Food, Medical, PPE)	Approved vendors, buffer stock	Medium	Medium	Risk Reduction	Dual sourcing and minimum stock level monitoring	Reduces dependency on single suppliers and ensures continuity of essential supplies
Transport Disruption (Fleet Breakdown, Driver Shortage)	Preventive maintenance, outsourced transport	Medium	Medium	Risk Reduction	Pre-contract alternative transport providers	Ensures uninterrupted client transport to schools, training centres, and residences
Regulatory Non-Compliance During Disruption	Compliance checks, internal audits	Low-Medium	Medium	Risk Acceptance	Periodic BCM-compliance reviews during disruptions	Residual risk is acceptable with monitoring due to strong governance controls
Physical Security Breach	CCTV, access control, security patrols	Low-Medium	Medium	Risk Reduction	Integrate security alerts with incident management system	Improves response time and safeguards vulnerable beneficiaries
Data Privacy Breach (Client Records)	PDPA policies, staff training	Medium	Medium	Risk Reduction	Encryption of sensitive client data and enhanced audit logs	Protects sensitive beneficiary data and maintains trust with stakeholders

The mitigation strategies identified for MINDS demonstrate a proactive and structured approach to reducing risks that could disrupt critical services for persons with intellectual disabilities.

By leveraging existing controls, assessing residual risks, and implementing targeted additional mitigation measures, MINDS strengthens its organisational resilience while balancing operational feasibility and cost-effectiveness.

These mitigation strategies support the continuity of essential care, education, residential, and community services, and align with BCMpedia best practices by focusing on prevention, preparedness, and impact reduction.

This chapter provides a solid foundation for subsequent Business Continuity Plan (BCP) development, response strategies, and recovery planning, ensuring that MINDS remains capable of fulfilling its mission even under adverse conditions.

To learn more about the course and schedule, click the buttons below for the BCM-300 Business Continuity Management Implementer [BCM-3] and the BCM-5000 Business Continuity Management Expert Implementer [BCM-5].



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