In a disaster situation, all healthcare provider staff will be focused on the safety of the patients and employees, and protecting the facility, if possible. Once the situation is stabilized, a financial manager should follow key recovery guidelines to restore the financial functions of your facility. Some immediate steps to address employee needs and business continuity include managing payroll, employee benefit, and other HR issues, projecting cash flow and needs, and making an action plan for getting necessary funding assistance. The CFO Checklist for Disaster Recovery was developed by HFMA's Task Force on Disaster Recovery, Planning, and Preparedness; and should be a key component of your planning.