HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System (HRHS) has notified employees at its hospital campus, Horizons Mental Health Center, Health-E-Quip, and Hospice and Homecare of Reno County that it’s taking cost-saving measures because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In compliance with state and federal health recommendations to help minimize the spread of COVID-19, HRHS has reduced many of its regular service offerings. This has resulted in significant revenue losses for the organization. At the same time, HRHS is experiencing increased expenses as a result of the efforts to prepare for treating patients infected with the virus.
“These unprecedented times call for our organization to be responsive and decisive in order to maintain our future financial health,” Ken Johnson, president and CEO of Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System, said.
The temporary cost-saving measures include executive and managerial staff pay decreases, employee furloughs, reduced work schedules and reductions in benefits.
No details were provided as to the number of furloughed employees and where services were reduced.