Hospitals Aren't Guaranteed Power During Forced Blackouts. Here's Why

Hospitals Aren’t Guaranteed Power During Forced Blackouts. Here’s Why
Interrupted heart surgery, the Super Bowl, and unsuccessful lobbying at the capitol are just part of the story.
By
Will Maddox
Published in
Healthcare Business
February 21, 2021
8:00 pm
During the winter storm last week, news outlets were replete with stories of days-long power outages and the horrific fallout. Fortunately, hospitals caring for DFW’s sickest patients could continue their scheduled care and respond to the crisis without losing power during the storm. But it wasn’t always that way.
North Texas hospitals’ prioritization during forced blackouts is not law but rather a choice made by Oncor, the local power utility. In theory, new leadership or a change of priorities at Oncor could result in hospitals losing power. It has happened before. 

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