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Patient Diversion

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healthcare2 years ago

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

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.

cybersecurity2 years ago

Ardent ransomware attack reveals potential impact on Topeka patients

Ardent Health Services, a partner network of the University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus, has experienced a ransomware attack, leading to a network outage and patient diversion. The incident has resulted in a temporary disruption to clinical and financial operations, with nonemergent elective procedures being rescheduled and some emergency room patients being diverted to other hospitals. The full impact and extent of compromised patient data are still being determined, and recovery efforts are ongoing. Patients are calling for transparency and communication from healthcare officials regarding the incident.