Alberta investing $141M for Edmonton hospital campus

Alberta’s government is investing more than $141 million for new construction and facility improvements at the Alberta Hospital Edmonton (AHE) campus. The capital funding will go towards site improvements and new infrastructure at the AHE campus. AHE has been delivering mental health services for more than 100 years, first opening its doors in 1923. “Alberta…

Cowichan’s new hospital achieves zero carbon

Cowichan’s new hospital achieves zero carbon

The Cowichan District Hospital Replacement Project has achieved Zero Carbon Building (ZCB) – Design certification, making it Canada’s first hospital to do so. “This landmark achievement reflects our commitment to innovative, sustainable design that supports both environmental responsibility and community well-being. By integrating cutting-edge efficiency measures and renewable energy solutions, this facility sets a new…

False alarms

False alarms

Matthew Holliday, Director of Technical Services & Field Operations at the National Security Inspectorate (NSI), explains how false alarms from security systems are being addressed through an industry-wide partnership with police Over the past two years, the number of false alarms triggered by security systems has significantly increased. While the threat posed by false alarms…

In or Out? Identifying an Effective Infection Control Strategy

In or Out? Identifying an Effective Infection Control Strategy

The quality of training, supervision and oversight matter more than whether the cleaning team is in-house or outsourced. In the complex world of infection prevention in hospitals, the question of who performs the cleaning — whether they are part of the hospital’s internal staff or from an external contractor — is receiving increasing attention. Three…