Guaranteeing healthcare facility backup power

On-site backup power equipment can ensure reliability, safety and productivity


When preparing for a potential power outage, there are steps and healthcare facilities can take to control the disruption. On-site backup power equipment can ensure reliability, safety and productivity, according to an article on the FacilityCare website.

Healthcare facilities must have an emergency standby generator installed. When selecting a stationary emergency standby generator,  questions that healthcare facilities should consider include:

• What generator is right for the facility's needs?

• How big is the unit?

• Where should the generator be located?

• What type of fuel does the generator require?

Read the article.

 

 



July 10, 2015


Topic Area: Sustainable Operations


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