Our Work in Action: Boston Hope

Boston Hope was a field hospital constructed in less than a week in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. From the collaboration between the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, the City of Boston, Partners Healthcare, and Suffolk, a 1,000-bed hospital was created inside the Boston Convention Center to treat patients recovering from COVID-19, as well as the unsheltered population. Once completed, the field hospital housed two 500-room patient sections and associated nurse’s stations, six crash rooms (for patients who needed sudden intubation and ventilation), an X-ray room, a mental health/therapeutic room and a physical rehabilitation area.

It was only through incredible teamwork that this project was possible. Suffolk’s unique and long-standing relationship with Partners Healthcare had familiarized our team with the intricate challenges of constructing healthcare spaces. We also worked closely with the facilities team at the Boston Convention Center to ensure the smoothest assembly once inside.