LUBBOCK, Texas — University Medical Center in Lubbock is diverting patients to other hospitals due to technology issues at the facility, officials confirmed on Thursday.
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“UMC is currently experiencing an IT outage that has necessitated the implementation of local and regional diversion of patients to ensure the safety and continuity of care,” officials said in a statement. “As our team works diligently to investigate and resolve the issue, we are prioritizing patient safety and minimizing the impact on critical services.”
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The healthcare facilities remain open for existing inpatients, UMC said. The clinic also remained open. UMC said the diversion is for both emergency and non-emergency patients.
“We are working closely with local and regional partners to coordinate care and redirect patients as smoothly as possible,” UMC stated.
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