Safeguarding backup power is one of the most important ways to ensure that hospitals and other critical healthcare facilities can continue to support vital functions during a prolonged power outage. Many factors contribute to the reliability of backup power including proper maintenance of generators, having a sufficient supply of generator fuel, and ensuring that generator service technicians can gain access to generators in a disaster area.
A key focus for Powered for Patients will be identifying and sharing best practices in the area of safeguarding backup power.