Weathering the Storm: Key Power Considerations for Avoiding Downtime During Hurricane Season

The weeks following Hurricane Elsa’s appearance in early July have been relatively quiet — almost too quiet. However, hospital IT departments shouldn’t be deceived, as hurricane season is ready to activate in full force. With three tropical disturbances active in the Atlantic Ocean earlier this month and a record-setting prediction of 15 to 21 named storms on the way, peak season is here, along with the potential for health IT downtime.
As hospitals and other healthcare organizations assess the strength of their existing disaster preparedness strategies, it’s essential to understand the…