An EAP is required by law and has structured requirements. A business continuity plan may include the EAP, but it has a broader focus. The EAP is an immediate response to an emergency focusing on employee safety. The business continuity plan focuses on minimizing the impact of an emergency or incident on critical business functions. This includes emergencies that are not local to your facility but may have a grave impact on your organizational supply chain or business service providers. Please refer to ISO 22301 for more information and best practices concerning Business continuity management systems.