« Maintenance and Operations
  

Drivers struggle to bring doctors, organs to hospital during blizzard in Ireland

Defense Forces deployed 290 soldiers and 117 vehicles to fight Storm Emma


A team of civil defense drivers battled a blizzard to bring doctors and organs to a Dublin hospital so a transplant operation could be performed, according to an article on the Irish Mirror website.

The Dublin Branch of Civil Defense provided transport for the medics and the organs from Tallaght Hospital to the Mater Hospital.

Defense Forces deployed 290 soldiers and 117 vehicles to deal with Storm Emma. 

They worked primarily in support of ambulance services and medical staff transfer to support the operation of hospitals.

Read the article.

 

 



March 13, 2018


Topic Area: Maintenance and Operations

Recent Posts

Making Multi-Site Lighting Upgrades Work

Success requires a program structure that connects audits, financial analysis, rebate administration, procurement, scheduling and closeout documentation.

Designing a Positive Care Destination for Children

The new Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital reimagines the healthcare experience to create an environment that feels welcoming from arrival to discharge.

Blackbird Health Opens 10th Clinic in Pennsylvania

The Bala Cynwyd clinic represents Blackbird Health's 13th location overall.

Healthcare Construction Infection Control: Essential CDC Guidelines for Active Facilities

Construction and renovations happen, but that doesn’t mean infection prevention can take a backseat. The CDC has some recommendations for maintaining best practices during construction.

Protecting the Most Vulnerable: Inside the NICU

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital leaders share how maintaining power, air quality and essential systems helps protect patients during their most vulnerable moments.

 
 


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.