more comfortable.
Naturally, one of the most important design decisions was where
we'd locate sterile processing. We spent a lot of time with the archi-
tect, studying flow, and we got input from our central sterile staff, our
nursing staff and the sterilizer manufacturer.
We did walk-throughs to figure out the most efficient way to
reprocess instruments and get them back out as quickly as possible.
The goal was to make sure nobody would have to travel far to trans-
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When Superstorm Sandy hit
Long Island in 2012, our former
facility was without power for 5
days. Fortunately, we had back-
up power, so although we could-
n't operate, we kept the build-
ing, computers, essential equip-
ment and refrigerators opera-
tional.
When building our new ophthalmic surgery center, I wanted to
make sure we had enough emergency power to get patients
through their operations. I also wanted to know that if we had a
major storm or other catastrophe, we had the ability and enough
fuel to run the facility for 2 or 3 days. It's important to me that
we'll be able to care for patients and staff if roads are blocked or
travel seems too treacherous. A 500Kw generator provides the
required emergency power. We haven't had to use it yet, but I'm
sure there will come a time when we will.
— Robert B. Nelson, PA-C
Are You Prepared for Power Outages?
EMERGENCY PLAN
• BACKUP PLAN A 500Kw generator will keep your facility
up and running when the lights go out.
