Nashville, Tenn.-based HCA Healthcare helped move patients to other facilities, according to the report.
“Due to the failure of the city’s water pump, it is in the best interest of our current patients to transfer to other acute care facilities,” said a statement on the hospital’s website. “Due to the city-wide lack of services, we have no other alternative but to discontinue all services which will include emergency services.” The city’s backup water source also failed, according to the report.
Christus Southeast Texas St. Elizabeth hospital, also based in Beaumont, began to enact emergency water conservation measures Thursday, but did not make plans to evacuate.
More articles on patient flow:
Poll: 18% of health leaders don’t have an emergency preparedness plan
Top 3 causes of ‘avoidable’ ED visits
Water shortage forces Christus hospital in Beaumont into emergency conditions
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
