The coronavirus pandemic is leading various hospitals and institutions worldwide to take emergency actions and prepare to meet the high demand forecasted for those affected by the new disease. The President of the Republic and the Ministry of Mines and Energy have already expressed the importance of this type of preparation, especially regarding essential and indispensable activities to meet these needs.
It is important that hospitals, while performing this essential role for the population, adequately prepare for this period. The measures taken must follow government recommendations to ensure the institution’s proper functioning.
Situation of Brazilian Hospitals to Face the New Coronavirus
The numbers of new coronavirus infections in Brazil are increasing daily – which raises an alert for the current state and situation of hospitals to provide support for patients. Now, the entire system must prepare for a new level in facing the disease.
Some cities are even preparing structures with beds and all the support patients need to satisfactorily meet this large increase in demand. An important point in the entire evaluation for setting up the structure is the adequate supply of electricity for the equipment to function.
Generators are the solution that allows for the continuous supply of electricity. The Ministry of Mines and Energy (MME) is already considering the entire situation as exceptional, recommending that sectors adopt measures to preserve the safety and adequacy of the electricity supply during the coronavirus pandemic.
There are no historical records on how to deal with a pandemic of such proportion in current times, and references are also scarce on the best way to combat this type of disease. The growth proportions, contaminations, and cases that evolve into severe conditions are also considered worrying factors.
The Ministry of Health’s movement with the announcement of measures to address the demand growth due to the coronavirus mainly focuses on promoting more intensive care beds for patients whose cases worsen.
And even with more beds available, hospitals must prepare for the increased demand for existing beds. Therefore, the most important thing is to ensure patient care and keep their equipment functioning correctly.
How Hospitals Can Prepare for Increased Demand
Temporary power is already used to maintain the standard of operation for hospital demands during peaks or power supply interruptions. The measure is even provided for by law. An important point is to adapt the energy backup to the new demand.
It is already known that this pandemic will take weeks to months to completely pass, and resource allocation is an important step for any hospital scenario. Defining a strategy and analyzing the scenario is essential and imperative at the moment.
To this end, hospitals must monitor equipment usage rates so that resources are used correctly and pay attention to any increase in rates or indicators. Generators must be ready for use and well-maintained, allowing teams to focus on what is really important – quality care for patients affected by COVID-19.
The definition of strategy and resource allocation also involves the rational and ethical management of hospital structures, which should be aimed at optimizing patient accommodation. This optimization also involves more efficient use of electricity and determining which equipment is vital for the hospital at that moment.
Being prepared is the best way to ensure quality hospital care in any situation. This includes knowing what is a priority or not during the pandemic. Transparency and obtaining quality information from reliable sources are ways to know what is happening and maintain an efficient hospital structure.
Quality in Services Ensures Peace of Mind
Whether for hospitals or different commercial activities, Tecnogera offers complete solutions in temporary power, from sizing the necessary power to support and maintenance. The company has an extensive fleet of generator sets to ensure power supply in any situation.
To ensure continuous and reliable supply, our generator sets are inspected and maintained under strict quality control. Our fleet is the newest in the market, and with our turn-key service, we provide support to all regions of Brazil, with zero-cost maintenance and 24-hour service.
To learn more about how Tecnogera operates in the temporary power market, contributing to various sectors maintaining their activities, check out our success stories.
