Norman Regional laidoff 70 employee positions, hospital officials announced last Tuesday.Hospital officials said in a statement due to current economic conditions affecting healthcare and other businesses both in the state and the nation, Norman Regional had to let go less than 200 employees within the year. Brenda Finkle, Norman Regional's public relations officer, said a majority of the layoffs were within the nursing staff, despite talk of a future nursing shortage.
Finkle said at this time, it would be inappropriate to speak to the staff over current nursing workplace obligations.
Hospital officials hope through the layoffs, it will finalize the actions of their economic recovery plan.
Hospital officials earlier this week cited lower patient revenue and higher accounts receivables affecting their budget. At the meeting, they have also identified an additional $5 million in non-salary savings for the remainder of the fiscal year, ending June 30, 2009.
Hospital officials earlier this week cited lower patient revenue and higher accounts receivables affecting their budget. At the meeting, they have also identified an additional $5 million in non-salary savings for the remainder of the fiscal year, ending June 30, 2009.
**Norman Regional hospital. Photo by: LeighAnne Manwarren**
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