KINGSTON, Jamaica. Friday, August 30, 2024: The management of the Bustamante Hospital for Children (BHC) is advising the public that a recent power surge has caused temporary disruptions to surgical services.
The technical team at BHC is working diligently to resolve the issue and restore full functionality to the affected operating theatres. In the meantime, we are implementing necessary measures to minimise the impact on patient care, including rescheduling non-emergency procedures and, and where appropriate, transferring urgent cases to nearby facilities.
All elective surgical procedures have been cancelled and only urgent and emergency surgeries are being accommodated at this time.
Patients and their families who have upcoming surgeries scheduled in the affected theatres will be contacted directly to provide updates and rescheduling options.
The management of BHC, along with the South East Regional Health Authority, extends our sincere apologies for the inconvenience caused by this unexpected issue. Ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients remains our highest priority. We appreciate your understanding and patience during this time.
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