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Implementing Business Continuity Management for MINDS: Ensuring Continuity of Care and Services
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Family, caregiver, and stakeholder engagement at MINDS relies on a network of internal business units, external partners, and supporting service providers to function effectively.

These inter-dependencies directly influence MINDS’ ability to communicate, coordinate care, sustain trust, and deliver inclusive services—particularly during periods of disruption.

This section identifies and analyses the key internal and external inter-dependencies associated with each Sub-Critical Business Function (Sub-CBF) under CBF-5.

Understanding whether these dependencies are upstream, downstream, or mutual enables MINDS to prioritise protection strategies, plan realistic recovery actions, and reduce single points of failure across its family and community engagement ecosystem.

Banner [BCM] [E3] [BIA] [P6] Vital Records

Vital records are records that are essential for the continuity of critical business functions, particularly during and immediately after a disruptive incident.

For MINDS, records related to family, caregiver, and stakeholder engagement are crucial to ensuring uninterrupted communication, safeguarding care planning, maintaining regulatory and governance obligations, and preserving trust with families and partners.

This section identifies the vital records required to support each Sub-Critical Business Function (Sub-CBF) under CBF-5.

The focus is on records that must be available, accurate, and protected to enable timely decision-making and effective recovery. In line with BCM best practices, these records are categorised by media type, storage location, and custodianship to support accessibility and resilience.

Dr Goh Moh Heng
Business Continuity Management Certified Planner-Specialist-Expert
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CBF-5 Family, Caregiver, and Stakeholder Engagement

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Family, caregiver, and stakeholder engagement at MINDS relies on a network of internal business units, external partners, and supporting service providers to function effectively.

These inter-dependencies directly influence MINDS’ ability to communicate, coordinate care, sustain trust, and deliver inclusive services—particularly during periods of disruption.

This section identifies and analyses the key internal and external inter-dependencies associated with each Sub-Critical Business Function (Sub-CBF) under CBF-5.

Understanding whether these dependencies are upstream, downstream, or mutual enables MINDS to prioritise protection strategies, plan realistic recovery actions, and reduce single points of failure across its family and community engagement ecosystem.


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Table P5: Inter‑dependencies for CBF-1

Sub-CBF Code

Sub-CBF

Name of Business Unit or Vendor / Supplier / Outsource Partner

Type of Dependency – Internal

Type of Dependency – External

Dependency Direction (Upstream / Downstream / Mutual)

Description of Nature of Dependency

5.1

Caregiver Communication & Support Coordination

Corporate Communications; IT; Centre Operations

 

Mutual

Relies on internal communication platforms, caregiver databases, and centre inputs; timely information exchange is bidirectional

 

 

Telecom providers; Messaging platform vendors

 

Upstream

External communication services enable outbound and inbound caregiver communications

5.2

Caregiver Training & Education

Programme Development; Learning & Development

 

Upstream

Training content and curriculum are developed internally before delivery to caregivers

 

 

External trainers; e-learning vendors

 

Mutual

External facilitators and platforms support delivery while relying on MINDS for coordination and content

5.3

MINDS Care Circle & Peer Network Facilitation

Social Work & Psychology Services

 

Mutual

Facilitators depend on professional oversight while feeding insights back into care planning

 

 

Community partners; caregiver peer leaders

 

Mutual

Peer support networks require mutual participation and coordination

5.4

Family Future Care Planning

Case Management; Legal & Finance Units

 

Upstream

Care planning depends on internal assessments, financial guidance, and legal frameworks

 

 

External legal advisors; financial planners

 

Upstream

Specialist expertise supports informed and compliant future care planning

5.5

Stakeholder Partnership & Community Engagement

Senior Management; Corporate Services

 

Mutual

Partnerships require internal direction and feedback from engagement outcomes

 

 

Government agencies; donors; community organisations

 

Mutual

Funding, collaboration, and programme support are interdependent

5.6

Satellite Hub & Community Service Interface

Centre Operations; Facilities Management

 

Upstream

Operational readiness of hubs depends on internal facilities and staffing support

 

 

Community centres; partner organisations

 

Downstream

Community partners rely on MINDS for service referrals and coordination

5.7

Feedback & Quality Assurance Mechanism

Quality & Risk Management; IT

 

Upstream

Feedback systems and analytics rely on internal data capture and system availability

 

 

Caregivers; external auditors

 

Downstream

External feedback informs service improvements and compliance reviews

5.8

Volunteer and Youth Engagement Integration

Volunteer Management; HR

 

Upstream

Volunteer onboarding, training, and deployment depend on internal governance

 

 

Schools; youth groups; volunteer organisations

 

Mutual

Engagement relies on reciprocal participation, scheduling, and shared objectives

 
 
 
 

Banner [BCM] [E3] [BIA] [Summing Up] [P5] Inter-dependencies  [BIAQ]

The inter-dependencies identified for CBF-5 Family, Caregiver, and Stakeholder Engagement highlight the highly interconnected and relationship-driven nature of MINDS’ engagement ecosystem.

Many Sub-CBFs exhibit mutual dependencies, reflecting continuous information exchange, shared responsibilities, and co-creation of outcomes with families, volunteers, and partners.

By clearly mapping these dependencies, MINDS can better anticipate cascading impacts, prioritise resilience measures, and strengthen collaboration frameworks with both internal units and external stakeholders.

This understanding supports more effective disruption preparedness and reinforces MINDS’ commitment to continuity of care, trust, and community partnership—especially in times of uncertainty.

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Part 6_ Vital Records

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CBF-5 Family, Caregiver, and Stakeholder Engagement

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Given the nature of residential and community living services, vital records for CBF-2 are largely resident-centric, care-critical, and regulatory in nature, encompassing admission records, care plans, health information, staffing records, emergency procedures, and partnership agreements.

Loss, inaccessibility, or compromise of these records could severely impact resident safety, service delivery, and compliance with statutory requirements..

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Table P6: Vital Records for CBF-5

Sub-CBF Code

Sub-CBF

Description of Vital Records

Media Type

Location

In Whose Care

5.1

Caregiver Communication & Support Coordination

Caregiver contact lists, communication protocols, emergency notification templates, support coordination logs

Electronic; limited hardcopy

Central database; secure cloud; centre files

Corporate Communications; Centre Operations

5.2

Caregiver Training & Education

Training curricula, attendance records, learning materials, caregiver competency acknowledgements

Electronic; hardcopy

Learning management system; shared drives; training centres

Learning & Development; Programme Teams

5.3

MINDS Care Circle & Peer Network Facilitation

Care circle membership lists, session schedules, facilitator notes, participation records

Electronic; controlled hardcopy

Secure shared drives; case management systems

Social Work & Psychology Services

5.4

Family Future Care Planning

Family care plans, consent forms, financial and legal planning summaries, risk assessments

Electronic; hardcopy originals

Case management system; secure physical files

Case Management; Legal & Finance Units

5.5

Stakeholder Partnership & Community Engagement

MOUs, partnership agreements, stakeholder contact databases, engagement reports

Electronic; signed hardcopy

Corporate shared drives; contract repositories

Corporate Services; Senior Management

5.6

Satellite Hub & Community Service Interface

Service rosters, referral records, hub operating procedures, community interface logs

Electronic; limited hardcopy

Centre systems; satellite hub files

Centre Operations; Facilities Management

5.7

Feedback & Quality Assurance Mechanism

Feedback forms, complaint logs, investigation records, quality review reports

Electronic; hardcopy (where required)

Quality management system; secure drives

Quality & Risk Management

5.8

Volunteer and Youth Engagement Integration

Volunteer registration data, screening records, training completion logs, deployment schedules

Electronic; hardcopy (consent forms)

Volunteer management system; HR records

Volunteer Management; Human Resources

 
 

Banner [BCM] [E3] [BIA] [Summing Up] [P6] Vital Records [BIAQ]

The identification and protection of vital records for CBF-5 Family, Caregiver, and Stakeholder Engagement are fundamental to MINDS’ ability to sustain care coordination, uphold governance standards, and recover effectively from disruptions.

These records underpin critical communication, informed decision-making, and continuity of engagement with families, caregivers, volunteers, and partners.

By clearly defining the media type, storage location, and custodianship of each vital record, MINDS strengthens its organisational resilience and reduces the risk of data loss or inaccessibility during crises.

Ongoing review, secure storage practices, and appropriate access controls will further ensure that these records remain reliable and available to support MINDS’ mission of inclusive care and community partnership.

 

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