Tucson hospital diverts trauma patients after electrical problem

Banner-University Medical Center Tucson was not accepting Level 1 trauma patients after a malfunction involving a hospital transformer/panel


Banner-University Medical Center Tucson was not accepting Level 1 trauma patients after an electrical malfunction involving a hospital transformer/panel, according to an article on the Tucson website.

The Level One trauma team was transferred temporarily to Banner's other Tucson hospital, the UMC-South Campus.

The problems began with a smoldering in an electrical panel in the basement.

Tucson Fire Department crews were able to determine that an overloaded circuit breaker may have caused the outage. Fire department crews and hospital personnel worked to dissipate the smoke in the hospital.

Read the article.

 



July 22, 2016


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations


Recent Posts

Seeking Standards for Microbial Loads in Healthcare Facilities

Why is there no binding standard for the acceptable microbial load on surfaces or in the air in hospitals?


UCR Health Unveils Plans for Major Expansion

The vision for the site will include an outpatient diagnostic center and possible future expansion.


High-Performance Windows Support Safety at UW Medicine's New Behavioral Health Center

Case study: Engineered for strength, quiet and daylight, the chosen windows help create a safe, calming and energy-efficient environment for patients and providers.


Central Maine Healthcare Dealing with IT System Outage

The organization identified unusual activity within their computer software, prompting them to secure and shut off all IT systems.


Kaiser Permanente Opens Newly Expanded Everett Medical Center

The facility offers primary care and pediatric care and has specialty care departments.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.