Ascension Seton Hays Hospital in Hayes County.
Ascension Hospital Seton HayesMajor healthcare company Ascension confirmed layoffs in Texas, according to a KXAN report on Monday, January 23. Ascension did not provide details on how many employees were laid off or at which sites in Texas the layoffs occurred.
In a statement sent to KXAN, Ascension noted that the global coronavirus pandemic has caused significant damage to healthcare systems across the country, including Ascension Texas. The company stated: “We continue to evolve how we deliver care in these challenging environments and further align our strategies and structure to best support patient care initiatives to ensure our organization’s long-term strength as we continue to provide compassionate, personalized caring for everyone.”
“Efforts have been made to minimize the impact on patient care at the bedside, and we have focused primarily on non-clinical support functions,” the conclusion reads.
According to its website, Ascension has properties in Austin, Waco, Round Rock, Kyle, and Cedar Park. KXAN reported that Ascension Seton is one of the top employers in the Austin region with over 11,000 employees.
On Thursday, January 19, Becker’s Hospital Review reported that Ascension Florida will be ending delivery services at Ascension St. Vincent’s Riverside. The closure will affect 68 jobs, including 62 registered nurses and six other positions, according to a report received by Becker.
Ascension St. Vincent Riverside, part of the City of Ascension in St. Louis, attributed the transition to a reduction in the number of hospital births and an increase in the availability of alternative regional birthing centers.
Health care layoffs aren’t just hurting Ascension. Two major hospital systems cut 300 jobs in January, according to Oklahoma News 4. OU Health released a statement saying their company’s reorganization has created duplicate jobs, resulting in 100 job cuts. Integris Health also said it had eliminated 200 positions.
