Major Medical Provider In North & South Carolina Lays Off 160 Employees
We hate to hear of anyone losing a job these days. And, it’s especially hard with the rising cost of living. And, the holidays are right around the corner. But,…
We hate to hear of anyone losing a job these days. And, it's especially hard with the rising cost of living. And, the holidays are right around the corner. But, Novant Health is laying off 160 employees.
According to WCCB, Novant Health made the announcement Thursday morning as part of a restructuring of the organization. Although, the lost positions make up only less than 0.5% of the company's workers. And, they point out the job layoffs mainly focus on management and administrative positions.
A Novant Health spokesperson said, "The decision absolutely will not affect our ability to deliver high-quality, safe care to our patients and communities. Novant Health is a strong organization with a bold vision for the future, exploring new and different ways to innovate to deliver even better care and create remarkable experiences for our patients, people and communities."
Everyone in the Carolinas is familiar with Novant Health. And, per their website, the integrated system of 16 medical centers, outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, diagnostic imaging centers and community health outreach programs employs more than 36,000 team members. And, that includes more than 1900 physicians.
To see full statements from Novant Health concerning the layoffs, read the complete story on WCCB. But, for now, we'll continue to keep our eye out for more information regarding the announcement. And, just a few months ago you might remember the news referenced in the video below.
A, B, and C Hospital Safety Grades Here’s How North Carolina Hospitals Scored
No one likes going to the hospital. Many times you don't plan on it either. But when you need to go, you want the absolute best care you can receive. And you certainly want that experience to be safe. That's why The LeapFrog Group has made it the company's mission to help you make the best decisions regarding your health care. For over 20 years they have "collected, analyzed, and published hospital data on safety and quality in order to push the health care industry forward." This puts a sense of transparency into the healthcare industry leading to higher quality of care and hospitals making "giant leaps forward in the safety, quality, and affordability."
And The LeapFrog Group just released its 2023 Hospital Safety Grades. They have ranked each hospital in the nation as either an A, B, C. You can read the full methodology on these scores here. Most of the Charlotte area hospitals received A grades though a few did receive B and even C grades. Does this mean you won't get good care? No. But it's information consumers have a right to know. All grades are the determination of The LeapFrog Group and you can view those and ones from any other city and state in the US here.
