Power Outage Forces Halifax Hospital to Relocate 5 Patients for 6 Hours

In a significant incident on Friday night, a power outage at Victoria General Hospital in Halifax forced the relocation of five critical care patients. The outage began at 11:30 p.m. AT due to an issue with the hospital’s backup generator, which failed to activate because of a malfunctioning transfer switch. This problem is currently under repair.

Power Restoration Efforts

The hospital experienced power loss until approximately 5:30 a.m. Saturday. Crews managed to restore electricity by switching the hospital to an alternative breaker temporarily.

Contingency Plans in Place

According to a spokesperson for Nova Scotia Health, contingency plans have been developed to address any future outages while repairs on the generator continue. The spokesperson emphasized the importance of having these plans ready.

Impact on Scheduled Surgeries

Fortunately, no surgeries were underway at the time of the outage. However, Nova Scotia Health is currently reviewing planned surgeries. Patients scheduled for procedures on Monday are encouraged to contact their care teams for confirmation of their appointments.

Backup Generator Issues

The exact timeline for when the backup generator will be fully operational remains unclear. Nova Scotia Power reported that the outage was triggered by issues within the hospital’s internal electrical equipment. This problem led to a safety switch on a breaker being activated, which in turn halted power to the facility.

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