Becker's Healthcare January 9, 2025
Rochester (N.Y.) General Hospital plans to close beds temporarily as the hospital aims to recruit more staff nurses and cut spending, according to a report from News 10, an NBC affiliate.
Tammy Snyder, Rochester General’s president, told the publication hospital leaders plan to reduce spending on nurse staffing agencies and build the nursing staff internally. The health system has offered agency registered nurses permanent employment or other opportunities, and they’re partnering with nursing schools to bring in training nurses.
Rochester General is still determining how many beds to close based on patient demand and current staffing rates by day. Ms. Snyder said patient care won’t be affected by the bed closures.
Rochester General Hospital also began a new policy to...
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