California hospital closure to cut 225 jobs, including top execs

Willows, Calif.-based Glenn Medical Center filed an Aug. 22 WARN notice for 225 employees after the hospital shared plans to close following CMS’ decision to revoke its critical access hospital designation on Oct. 21. 

Jennifer Still, GMC hospital administrator, told Becker’s that the 225 layoffs include 150 full- and part-time employees and 75 per diem staff.

The notice, obtained by Becker’s, said that impacted employees include those in administrative and supportive, clinical and nursing, technical and allied health, operations and facilities, and leadership and management roles.

“We understand the significant impact this may have on you and your family, and we are committed to providing support during this transition,” the notice said. “To assist you during this period, Glenn Medical Center will offer access to job placement services. We are also coordinating with local employment agencies to provide additional resources and support.”

The notice also said the 25-bed hospital’s Oct. 21 closure is “expected to be permanent.”

It comes after CMS notified the hospital in April that it no longer met the federal geographic criteria for CAH designation, which requires hospitals to be at least 35 miles from the nearest facility when traveling on primary roads, or at least 15 miles by mountainous terrain or secondary roads. CMS found that GMS is located only 32 miles from Colusa (Calif.) Medical Center, three miles short of the minimum requirement. 

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