Ohio State Wexner Medical Center Network Outage Forces ER Diverts

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has experienced a significant network outage following a routine network upgrade, resulting in its two emergency departments being placed on divert status and ambulances being rerouted to nearby hospitals. The outage has also affected patients' ability to access their medical records, complicating care when patients are diverted to other facilities. Despite the disruption, outpatient care sites remain operational, and the medical center is utilizing established downtime procedures to maintain patient care. Engineers are actively working to restore the network services and have reported progress, though no specific timeline for full resolution has been provided. The medical center has expressed appreciation for the public's patience as they continue recovery efforts. Patients and families have reported difficulties due to the inability to access online medical information during the outage.