"The Marlborough campus of UMass Memorial Medical Center declared a "Code Black" on Sunday after its heating and water systems failed, prompting the evacuation of more than 70 patients to nearby hospitals. According to a hospital statement, the facilities team reported a large valve break on campus at around 5:45 p.m. The break caused flooding in the boiler system, reducing heat to multiple areas of the facility."
"The campus went into a "Code Black" and stopped any new ambulance arrivals to the Emergency Department. The leadership team decided to transfer all inpatients to other hospitals, primarily within the UMass Memorial Health System. Teams transported more than 70 patients by ambulance. The hospital notified families of the moves. The hospital said it has resolved the valve issue and has removed all the water from the basement. However, mitigation efforts continue."
The Marlborough campus of UMass Memorial Medical Center declared Code Black after a large valve break caused flooding in the boiler system and reduced heat across the facility. The campus stopped new ambulance arrivals and leadership transferred all inpatients, transporting more than 70 patients by ambulance primarily to other UMass Memorial hospitals, with families notified. The valve issue has been resolved and basement water removed, though mitigation continues. The campus remains open for walk-in emergency patients but will transfer admitted patients to other facilities. Inpatient and most outpatient services are closed until further notice; mammography remains available.
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