Aging Infrastructure: A Report on Emergency Power Systems in Los Angeles County’s Acute Care Hospitals

• 2021

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This is a report on the state of hospital emergency power systems in Los Angeles County as of October 2021. It highlights concerns about aging infrastructure and the potential risks this poses to patient care during power outages or emergencies. The report discusses the challenges faced by hospitals in maintaining reliable emergency power systems, including compliance issues and financial constraints. It also provides recommendations for improving emergency power resilience in healthcare facilities, emphasizing the importance of proactive measures to ensure uninterrupted power supply for critical healthcare services.

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Focus Area: Infrastructure Failure

Audiences: Emergency Managers; Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Keywords: Equipment Failure; Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services; Hospital Planning; Hospitals; Hospitals, County; Los Angeles; Public Health Infrastructure

Institutions: Powered for Patients

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