Emergency at the hospital

In Switzerland, hospitals are required to have backup generators to ensure continuity of care in the event of a power outage. These devices must comply with federal and cantonal regulations, particularly regarding air protection and the limitation of pollutant emissions.

For example, the University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV) has installed generators capable of restoring power within 15 seconds in case of failure. Sensitive areas, such as intensive care units and operating rooms, are also equipped with uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) with batteries to ensure continuous power.

It is essential that hospitals adhere to the applicable regulations and maintain their backup equipment in good working order to ensure the safety of patients and medical staff.