Rapidly advancing healthcare technology is transforming the way patients are being diagnosed and treated. From sensitive medical imaging equipment, to connected devices, data monitoring, and laboratory testing, the future of healthcare lies in working hand-in-hand with technology, and with that comes a greater need for 24/7 regulated power and strict guidelines to ensure the safety of all patients and staff within the sector. Healthcare facilities in the UK should all follow a set of guidelines set out in Health Technical Memorandum, HTM 06-01: Electrical services supply and distribution, which outlines the safe practice of a facility’s electrical services supply and distribution. The guidance document emphasises the need to have both a secondary and tertiary supply of power to provide a back-up in case the primary supply (mains) fails
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