Public Health Informatics

 View Only
Back to discussions
Expand all | Collapse all

No Signal, No Problem: Laboratory Informatics Continuity When Systems Go Silent

  • 1.  No Signal, No Problem: Laboratory Informatics Continuity When Systems Go Silent

    Posted 07-03-2025 03:31 PM

    Interoperability Forum: No Signal, No Problem - Laboratory Informatics Continuity When Systems Go Silent


    What happens when the internet goes dark? Your network fails? Your operations grind to a halt? Let's talk about it. Join us on Wednesday, July 23 at 1:00 PM ET for No Signal, No Problem: Laboratory Informatics Continuity When Systems Go Silent - a powerful 60-minute APHL Interoperability Forum focused on public health laboratory continuity of operations (COOP) during network outages, system failures, and emergencies.

    Hear firsthand stories and strategies from:

    • Hugh Peeples (Tennessee DOH) on recovering from the 2020 AT&T bombing
    • Dr. Christina Egan (Wadsworth Center) on national preparedness, COOP playbooks, and cross-lab support

    Topics include:

    • LIMS redundancy and remote access
    • Interjurisdictional collaboration
    • Emergency relocation and cloud contingencies
    • Real-world case studies and planning tools

    Whether you're a LIMS coordinator, informatics manager, or lab director - this forum will equip you with resilience strategies and actionable resources when the systems you rely on go silent.

    Register here



    ------------------------------
    Sean Hannigan
    Specialist, Informatics
    sean.hannigan@aphl.org
    (240) 485-2747
    ------------------------------


  • 2.  RE: No Signal, No Problem: Laboratory Informatics Continuity When Systems Go Silent

    Posted 07-30-2025 01:41 PM
      |   view attached

    Did you miss the July Interoperability Forum? Don't worry-we've got you covered!

    In "No Signal, No Problem: Laboratory Informatics Continuity When Systems Go Silent," we explored real-world emergency preparedness and continuity of operations (COOP) strategies from two public health labs who faced major disruptions and kept critical services running. From bombings and building closures to interstate lab partnerships and offline LIMS workarounds-this session is packed with insights.

    Recording and Presentation:

    Explore the References & Resources:

    Have follow-up questions or lessons learned to share from your own COOP experiences? Drop them in the comments-we'd love to keep the conversation going.



    ------------------------------
    Sean Hannigan
    Specialist, Informatics
    sean.hannigan@aphl.org
    (240) 485-2747
    ------------------------------

    Attachment(s)

    pptx
    APHL Interoperability Forum - COOP.pptx   9.71 MB 1 version
    Original Message