System outage hits all Northern Norway hospitals, emergency protocols activated

A critical data system (Metavision) used for medication, vital measurements, and treatment documentation is down across all hospitals in Northern Norway following a planned upgrade. Helse Nord-IKT has activated standby and is working with the supplier to resolve the issue; the University Hospital of Northern Norway is on yellow alert. The outage disrupts clinical workflows and poses patient-safety risks, with recovery timeline uncertain.