Massachusetts General Hospital Receives $100 Million Gift for New Facility

Massachusetts General Hospital Receives $100 Million Gift for New Facility

The nearly one million-square-foot tower will offer an array of re-imagined indoor and outdoor areas. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, has received a gift of $100 million from entrepreneur, philanthropist and Bostonian, Herb Chambers in support of a new state-of-the-art building designed to meet the growing demand…

‘Tis the Season to Double Down on Physical Security

‘Tis the Season to Double Down on Physical Security

The holiday season is in full swing. For many, that means extended periods of time off to spend with family, especially as we approach the end of the year. From college and school campuses, to warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and beyond, facilities may be left unattended for extended periods of time—and for criminals that spells opportunity….

Survey: Skilled Labor Shortage to Remain Top Concern in 2025

Survey: Skilled Labor Shortage to Remain Top Concern in 2025

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released its third annual Industry Trends Survey, which reveals skilled worker sentiments around the current state of labor, training, and technology on the jobsite. The survey provides a look at what the skilled trades industry can expect in each of these areas in 2025. The findings are based…

What’s In the Toilet Bowl Is in the Air, Too

What’s In the Toilet Bowl Is in the Air, Too

Aerosolized contaminants from toilet plumes remain airborne for up to seven days and can be inhaled by patients and healthcare workers. Concerns are growing about bacteria and viruses that are aerosolized by flushing toilets in patient care areas of hospitals. Four subject matter experts discussed the topic of toilet plumes and their link to healthcare-associated…

Yale New Haven Hospital Tops Off Adams Neurosciences Center

Yale New Haven Hospital Tops Off Adams Neurosciences Center

The $838 million, 500,000-square-foot Adams Neurosciences Center will feature two new patient towers. Yale New Haven Hospital (YNHH) celebrated a construction milestone with a traditional topping-off ceremony as the final ceremonial steel girders were hoisted into place onto the eighth floor of the Adams Neurosciences Center at Yale New Haven Hospital’s Saint Raphael Campus. The…

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Allina Health Facing Fines Over Incidents of Workplace Violence

Nurses report escalating violence, with injuries including concussions and physical assaults. Violence in healthcare workspaces continues to be a persistent problem, with many healthcare facilities in for a rude awakening if left unaddressed. One problem that can arise from violent incidents is fines, as Allina Health recently learned. Allina Health faces over $83,000 in potential…