Minnesota Security Hospital fined $63,000 for 'serious' workplace violations

Citation contained nine dates between May 10 and July 13 during which insufficient safeguards at the facility potentially jeopardized employee safety


Minnesota's Department of Labor and Industry’s has issued a $63,000 fine against the Minnesota Security Hospital for “serious” workplace violations, according to an article on the St. Peter Herald website.

The citation contained nine dates between May 10 and July 13 during which insufficient safeguards at the facility potentially jeopardized employee safety.

“More work needs to be done to improve safety at the Minnesota Security Hospital. We are committed to that work, and are currently collaborating with staff, labor partners and others to ensure a safer environment for all employees and patients," Carol Olson, executive director of the state’s Forensics Services and the St. Peter facility, said.

“The department will be working with lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session to make additional safety improvements, including key upgrades to facilities at the Minnesota Security Hospital – which will be an essential component of that effort.”

Read the article.

 

 



December 28, 2015


Topic Area: Safety


Recent Posts

Why Healthcare Facilities Management Is Critical to Patient Safety 

Hospitals and other healthcare facilities rely on much more than doctors and nurses to keep patients safe.


Sanford Health and North Memorial Health Finalize Partnership

An integration process is underway to create a unified organization.


Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare Falls Victim to Ransomware Attack

On May 26, 2026, Cornerstone discovered that a breach of the security of certain PHI that Cornerstone maintains occurred as a result of a ransomware attack.


Containing Candida Auris Across the Care Continuum

Containment becomes achievable, sustainable and far more effective for facilities that follow the same precautions, disinfectant standards and equipment rules.


Early Entry: Manager's Critical Role in Construction Planning

Facilities managers should seek a seat at the table early to shape decisions that affect operations and continuity of care from the onset.


 
 


FREE Newsletter Signup Form

News & Updates | Webcast Alerts
Building Technologies | & More!

 
 
 


All fields are required. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

 
 
 
 

Healthcare Facilities Today membership includes free email newsletters from our facility-industry brands.

Facebook   Twitter   LinkedIn   Posts

Copyright © 2023 TradePress. All rights reserved.