Tuesday 25 June 2024 saw the first of three planned power outages successfully undertaken at Noble’s Hospital.
The outage was originally planned for Monday evening, but was delayed for 24 hours due to travel delays for some of the engineers. The outage was managed as an internal critical incident using a command structure, and the whole event ran smoothly.
These planned outages are necessary for outdated electrical switchgear to be replaced.
Work commenced at 9pm and was concluded at 2am, with the incident being 'stood down' formally at 2:45am.
The next planned power outage will take place on 27 June between 9pm and 1am.
CEO of Manx Care, Teresa Cope, commented:
'I just want to say a huge thank you to all of our colleagues who worked tirelessly in the affected areas, those who came in as additional support for the frontline workers and the extensive team of DOI engineers on-site who ensured that the work ran smoothly with minimal disruption to services.
'We have extensive protocols and precautions in place to ensure that those who need treatment during these planned outages will get it.'
