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mkkxx OP t1_j9se7b0 wrote

Back up generators failed - this is really terrifying - I've worked in ICU in the area and the implications are dire, all EMS/Fire/Police services would be diverted, patients would have to be manually (bag squeeze) ventilated for hours - critical medication drips, surgical equipment, emergency imaging ALL affected

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Dredly t1_j9sinkp wrote

how does this type of shit even happen

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Blexcr0id t1_j9t0hbx wrote

Privatization of critical infrastructure and maximizing shareholder profit over everything (especially preventative maintenance)?

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falcons1583 t1_j9t4dlp wrote

but the love to tout their non-profit status

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politehornyposter t1_j9u6eg6 wrote

Non-"profits" of course, still have executives and upper management that can be compensated crazy sums of money. Just putting it out there so people know.

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Critical_Band5649 t1_j9tpmrn wrote

This. Williamsport hospital is olllllllddd. Like 1800s old.

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Pink_Slyvie t1_j9tqitl wrote

Didn't they add a new wing awhile back? I could have sworn it was new when I visited a friend a few years ago.

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Allemaengel t1_j9uf7kg wrote

My gf is an ICU nurse practitioner (not at UPMC) and she found this truly shocking.

Generators HAVE to work for the ER and ICU. Failure just isn't an option.

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