Dec 21, 2023

Computer attack continues to impact services at KC-area hospital

Posted Dec 21, 2023 11:00 AM
Photo courtesy Liberty Hospital
Photo courtesy Liberty Hospital

KANSAS CITY —Liberty Hospital, 2525 Glenn Hendren Drive, Liberty, Mo.,continues to experience a disruption to their computer systems that began Monday, according to a media release.

The hospital continued to care for patients following standard downtime protocols.

The hospital has not transferred any additional patients to other facilities after the Kansas City Fire Department, along with the other strike team Ambulances, transported approximately 30 patients Tuesday, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. Liberty EMS transported an additional 10 to 15.

The Kansas City Fire Department, along with the other strike team Ambulances, transported approximately 30 patients-photo courtesy KCT
The Kansas City Fire Department, along with the other strike team Ambulances, transported approximately 30 patients-photo courtesy KCT

Hospital officials continue to actively investigate the source of the disruption. "Patient safety and care are our utmost priority, as well as getting our systems back online safely. We expect this process to take time. Our primary and specialty care clinics continue to see certain patients, and are reaching out to reschedule others as needed."

The hospital is encouraging the public to seek emergency care at other hospital emergency departments. Our primary and specialty care clinics are contacting patients who have appointments scheduled to determine next steps.

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