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To prevent further damage, hospital authorities immediately disconnected all network connections, isolating the affected servers. Out of necessity, they reverted to manual procedures, including handwritten prescriptions and paper records. Staff utilized disaster-response protocols, including paper forms and manual checkout systems, but these measures significantly slowed down operations.
Hospital Operations Amid the Crisis
The ongoing crisis affected nearly all aspects of hospital work. Emergency staff, diverting patients to nearby institutions where possible, worked under immense pressure. Staff had to perform exams and treatments without digital support, relying on memory and physical documents.