Anderson Regional Medical Center in Meridian, Miss., has cut work hours for all employees, spanning from administration to hourly employees, according to a WTOK report.
Employee hours will be cut from 40 to 36 hours. Hospital administration said the hourly cuts were necessary in light of declining state reimbursements, lower patient volumes and higher volumes of charity care, according to the report.
Leaders said the reduced hours are a temporary remedy and alternative to job cuts and layoffs. They hope to resume normal work schedules early next year after an anticipated increase in patient volumes.
Employee hours will be cut from 40 to 36 hours. Hospital administration said the hourly cuts were necessary in light of declining state reimbursements, lower patient volumes and higher volumes of charity care, according to the report.
Leaders said the reduced hours are a temporary remedy and alternative to job cuts and layoffs. They hope to resume normal work schedules early next year after an anticipated increase in patient volumes.
Related Articles on Hospital Management:
3 Ways Healthcare Executives Can Help Their Employees Work Smarter
Southeast, Midwest Physician Organizations Add Quality Factors to Compensation Plans
The Unhappy Physician: Why Hospitals Need to Take Morale Seriously