BOSTON (WHDH) – Mass General Brigham sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Massachusetts Nurses Association Friday over \u201csignificant noise\u201d related to the nurses and technician\u2019s strike that began Wednesday, the healthcare company announced.<\/p>\n
In a statement, Mass General Brigham wrote, \u201cWe have heard concerns from patients, families, visitors, staff, and nearby residents about the significant noise and activity outside the hospital, particularly overnight. Because this disruption is affecting\u00a0residents and\u00a0the hospital\u2019s healing environment and creating challenges for patients and care teams, this afternoon we sent a cease-and-desist letter to the Massachusetts Nurses Association\u00a0regarding\u00a0excessive noise and other disruptive activities associated with the picketing,\u00a0and we\u00a0will be sharing a\u00a0letter of apology\u00a0with\u00a0our neighbors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
We respect the union\u2019s right to\u00a0picket. Our concern is not the picketing itself, but conduct that interferes with patient care, access to the hospital,\u00a0our regular medical\u00a0equipment\u00a0deliveries,\u00a0and\u00a0the environment our patients need to heal.<\/p>\n
Our focus remains on ensuring patients, families, visitors, and staff can safely access the\u00a0hospital\u00a0and that care continues without disruption.\u201d<\/p>\n
The announcement comes after Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey appeared at the picket line outside Brigham and Women\u2019s Hospital in Boston Friday, urging both sides to resolve the dispute as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n