Emergency Crews Assist with Patient Transfers During Liberty Hospital IT Incident

Liberty Hospital in Kansas City experienced an "information technology event" that impacted its operations, prompting the assistance of emergency crews to transport patients to other facilities. The hospital is operating on downtime procedures and evaluating patient care options. The Mid-America Regional Council's strike team, including the Kansas City Fire Department, Lee's Summit Fire Department, Fort Osage Fire Protection District, and Central Jackson County Fire District, helped transport approximately 30 patients, while Liberty EMS transported an additional 10-15. The hospital is urging people to seek emergency care elsewhere until the computer issue is resolved.