Johnson City Medical Center experiencing power outage
JCMC said that the power outage affected the ability to produce cold air and that the cooling units are being repaired. The hospital established Incident Command and implemented emergency protocols as a result.
All patients at the hospital will continue to have complete clinical services. However, JCMC will only perform emergency procedures until the cooling units can be repaired.
The hospital said it will only accept transfers for trauma, stroke, or patients requiring the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) from other facilities.
JCMC asked that visitors avoid the hospital unless part of an emergency safety plan to help 'preserve resources and maintain a safe environment.'
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