When Lives Depend on Power, Cummins Keeps Healthcare Running

Power outages and system downtime carry consequences in every industry, but the impact ranges widely depending on the setting. In most cases, even a few minutes of downtime can lead to professional disruptions, service interruptions and financial losses. But in critical settings like hospitals and healthcare facilities, the stakes are far higher. Uninterrupted power is not just a matter of convenience. It is a matter of life and death. Every second of power loss can directly affect patient safety, life-saving procedures and the delivery of essential care.

Cummins is more than ready to meet the challenge, acting as the first line of defense for critical care facilities. Few understand the scope of that responsibility better than Garrett Coon and Jeff Morton, who began their careers as power generation technicians and now guide healthcare customers as Senior Sales Executives. 

“Redundancy is always high on customers’ priority list,” said Coon. “That’s our role, to provide consistent, reliable, lasting backup power systems. We’re proud to be the first level of redundancy.”

In their current positions, Coon and Morton oversee healthcare equipment upgrades, making sure facilities never have to rely solely on the utility grid. This commitment to reliability goes beyond immediate power needs, providing long-term resilience and peace of mind.

“A well-designed installation not only makes maintenance straightforward for decades to come, but it also ensures the system remains reliable when it matters most,” said Morton. 

By designing systems that are accessible, maintainable, and built to last, Cummins helps healthcare facilities sustain reliable operations well into the future. Nearly all of these system solutions rely on diesel or hybrid configurations to mitigate risk and maintain uptime regardless of varying circumstances. 

“95% of healthcare applications are diesel, simply because they’re in control of their own fuel source,” said Coon. “In healthcare, we can’t afford that liability of relying on a natural gas provider.” 

Beyond the technical design, healthcare facilities are required to comply with several strict codes and standards. This is just as critical in the system solution process, if not more so, as even a minor lapse can have major consequences.

“There are very specific codes and standards that must be considered. NFPA 110, for example, governs the performance of emergency and backup power systems in hospitals,” said Morton. “Cummins has the expertise to guarantee these systems not only comply but perform reliably when it matters most.” 

From weekly tests to annual load bank assessments and long-term upgrades, Cummins’ systems provide immediate resilience and lasting value. These rigorous practices ensure hospitals maintain operational readiness and continuous operations, even in the event of a prolonged outage.

“The demands on healthcare will only continue to grow,” said Coon. “When lives depend on power, we’re proud to be a trusted partner facilities can count on.” 

Learn how Cummins can power and protect your healthcare applications at https://www.cummins.com/generators/healthcare