Staff at second Glasgow hospital complained about pigeon droppings

Two patients at another Glasgow hospital died after receiving treatment for a fungal infection linked to pigeon droppings


Staff members at a second Glasgow, Scotland, hospital have said they have complained about pigeon droppings but health officials failed to act, according to an article on the Evening Times website.

Workers from the New Victoria Hospital say they have been raising concerns about pigeon mess since the building opened.

Two patients at Glasgow’s Queen Elizabeth University Hospital died after receiving treatment for a fungal infection, Cryptococcus, which is linked to pigeon dirt.

Now staff at New Victoria claim pigeons have been creating a mess in the underground car park since the building opened in 2009.

Read the article.

 

 

 

 
 


February 6, 2019


Topic Area: Infection Control


Recent Posts

Healthcare Is the New Retail

How site selection strategies are shaping the future of medical real estate.


Bridgeway Behavioral Health Services Launches Campaign to Renovate Health Center

The $2 million capital campaign aims to renovate and expand the outpatient behavioral health center in Elizabeth, New Jersey.


Ground Broken for New North Dakota State Hospital

The 300,000-square-foot facility in Jamestown will provide 140 beds in a modern, trauma-informed care environment.


AI Usage for Healthcare Facilities

People in all industries are finding more use cases for artificial intelligence.


Ground Broken on Pelican Valley Senior Living Modernization Project

It is expected to reach completion in early-mid 2027.


 
 


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.