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Emergency Crews Assist with Patient Transfers During Liberty Hospital IT Incident

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KSHB 41 Kansas City News

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.

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"IT Issue Forces Patient Diversion and Disruption at Liberty Hospital ER"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by KCTV 5

Liberty Hospital in Missouri is diverting patients to other facilities due to an ongoing IT issue that has affected the emergency room's ability to function normally. The hospital is actively investigating the cause of the disruption and cannot estimate how long it will last. Approximately 30 patients have been transported by the Kansas City Fire Department, and an additional 10-15 patients have been transported by Liberty EMS. Patient safety is the hospital's top priority, and they are evaluating each patient to ensure they receive the necessary care and considering transfers to other facilities if needed.

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