Power resilience in healthcare

Picture an exam room: clean, temperate, bright. Picture an operating or emergency room: electric, filled with the beeping of important machines. Picture a waiting room: the clack and ring of reception, people talking softly above the vending machine hum. Picture a testing center, a recovery room or virtually any other room at a hospital or medical facility and you picture the product of power. 

Just as our hearts pump blood to our brains and other essential organs to keep us alive, medical facilities rely on power systems to supply electricity to equipment that provides critical care, performs diagnostics and keeps patients alive—one pump, one charge or one infusion at a time. 

Because power is so essential to operations, power resilience is a top issue for healthcare executives and board members. Reliable backup power protects more than equipment; it safeguards the patients, the facility's reputation and the organization as a whole.

In simplest terms, for healthcare facilities, preserving power can mean the difference between life and death. 

Yet facilities most often review their backup power systems only after a power failure or during an expansion. Doc Weidknecht, Power Generation Sales Director for the Rocky Mountain region, urges healthcare leaders to act sooner, consider modern power needs now, assess their current system's capabilities and explore ways to improve power resilience by diversifying power-supply options.

“There's barely anything that doesn't need to be charged or plugged in these days. Creating critical infrastructure that takes that into account and diversifies where your power is coming from is a wise thing to do. We've seen more facilities recently look at microgrids, so they have power from the grid, an alternate power source and a traditional backup system like our generators.”

Cummins is uniquely positioned to deliver that diversity, all under one roof. As Weidknecht explains:

“What sets Cummins apart is that we can offer a complete solution. From generators and automatic transfer switches to switchgear and more advanced systems like battery energy storage systems (BESS) and microgrid controllers, we provide it all through a single point of contact. That continuity, from consultation through installation and maintenance, gives healthcare facilities and systems a streamlined experience: one person, one contact and one company they can rely on for their entire system.”

But simplicity isn't all Cummins provides. Cummins-certified technicians and backup power experts can assess your facility and work with leadership to determine its needs, now and in the future. They can also test proposed systems and upgrades to verify performance before installation.

With 24/7 service and support from an extensive nationwide service network, decision-makers can enjoy peace of mind knowing their new, diverse system is up to date, equipped with trusted safeguards, in optimal condition and ready when it matters most. 

Talk to a Cummins power expert about diversifying your backup power, exploring new systems or upgrading existing ones. The power to diagnose, treat and heal safely begins in the boardroom.