Monthly generator test will be performed Friday

The Facilities Engineering department will perform a monthly generator test on Friday (Dec. 20) from 12-5 a.m. to complete the upgrade to the emergency switch gear in J.W. Ruby Memorial Hospital. The test will be different than normal due to the number of times required to switch from normal power to emergency. This is required to assure the new equipment performs as designed.

The northeast tower, southeast tower, Physician Office Center, Eye Institute, Chestnut Ridge Center and Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute will not be affected.

The house supervisor will notify departments to allow them to prepare for the electrical switch from normal to emergency.

All patient-related items should be plugged into critical red outlets.

During this test, ORs 21, 23, 25, 31, and 35 can be used; CT scans can be performed on level 5 of the northeast tower.

For questions or assistance: notify the Facilities Engineering Manager on call at 304-598-4107.