Month: March 2015
March 27, 2015
HORNELL,NY – Hornell Deputy Mayor John Buckley issued the following statement about St. James Hospital:
“This is wonderful news for Hornell and surrounding communities. Residents can now look forward to uninterrupted healthcare services at St James. Maternity is a major piece of the puzzle and I will continue to advocate for those essential services to be maintained as well.”
Buckley is talking about the Friday afternoon announcement that St. James will have about 460 employees at the Independent St. James Hospital, far less layoffs than originally anticipated.
March 27, 2015
ALBANY, NY – State Senator Tom O’Mara (R, Big Flats) said he was very pleased that the New York State Health Department is giving St. James Hospital a 7.5 million dollar grant for St. James Hospital.
Click here to here the full statement.
March 27, 2015
ALBANY, NY – Assemblyman Phil Palmesano (R, Corning) said that this was “very good news for the area” that St. James will have over 400 employees at the new independent St. James Hospital. “This builds on previous news about keeping in-patient services in Hornell.”
March 27, 2015
ALBANY, NY – Assemblyman Joe Giglio said he could not be happier about the news about St. James Hospital, getting the 7.5 million from the state government. “It’s important that health care is available to those in Hornell and the surrounding area,” said Giglio.
“Now they won’t have to travel long distances.”
March 27, 2015
HORNELL, NY – St. James Hospital announced today that 7.5 million came through from the state government, and that there will be about 460 employees working at the new independent St. James. Hospital officials also say that 72 employees will lose their jobs. Mayor Shawn Hogan notes that that’s less than the 180 job losses that was originally anticipated. He calls it great news for the community. The Hornell Mayor says they’re very sad for those who lost their jobs, but are happy for those who can keep their jobs. Hogan says the reason that less people lost their jobs is because of the increase in the number of the inpatient beds that there will be.
March 27, 2015
HORNELL, NY – St. James Hospital announced today that 7.5 million came through from the state government, and that there will be about 460 employees working at the new independent St. James. Hospital officials also say that 72 employees will lose their jobs.
Congressman Tom Reed is currently travelling, but we spoke with his chief of staff Tim Kolpien. “It’s a great thing for the community and Congressman Reed was glad to play a role in preserving health care options in the Hornell area,” said Kolpien. “He was pleased to be a part of the team effort that included Hornell Mayor Shawn Hogan, Deputy Mayor John Buckley, State Senator Tom O’Mara, Assemblyman Bill Nojay, Assemblyman Phil Palmesano and Assemblyman Joe Giglio.”
Reed’s office also says that they stand ready to help all of those who unfortunately, may be facing a layoff.
March 27, 2015
HORNELL, NY – St. James Hospital Has Issued The Following Statement:
St. James Mercy Hospital Receives Confirmation of Critical Funding Hospital also announces completion of workforce transition;
approximately 460 employees to transition to independent SJMH beginning May 1.
The State of New York has notified St. James Mercy Hospital (SJMH) that is has been awarded $7.5 million under the Health Facility Restructuring Loan (HFRL) program, which is jointly administered by the Dormitory Authority of New York State (DASNY) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH). The interest-free loan will allow SJMH to continue providing services for the community post-March 31, 2015. SJMH has been relying on funding under the Interim Access assurance Fund (IAAF) since July 1, 2014.
This funding is vital to securing a vibrant healthcare future for Hornell, said Jennifer Sullivan, president and CEO, St. James Mercy Hospital. ―We are thankful to Governor Andrew M. Cuomo and to the many elected officials — including Senator Schumer, Congressman Reed, and Mayor Hogan — who have been advocating tirelessly for uninterrupted access to essential services.
“The support these efforts have received at the state level is crucial as we work collaboratively with St. James Mercy Hospital to design a sustainable health care presence that serves the Hornell community for many years to come, said Mark B. Taubman, M.D., CEO of UR Medicine.
The HFRL loan will sustain the hospital’s operations for the next thirteen months while the partnership with UR Medicine and the state’s Delivery System Reform Incentive Payment (DSRIP) program continues. The loan supports the next phase of the transformation, during which SJMH will construct a new building to house community-based healthcare services. SJMH has requested $36.2 million from the Capital Restructuring Financing Program (CRFP) through the NYSDOH.
SJMH, which will retain its name, will separate from Trinity Health on April 30. The hospital will continue to operate at its current location until the new facility is built.
Workforce Transition
With this funding confirmed, St. James Mercy Hospital also shared details of its workforce transition, through which approximately 460 employees are being offered positions with independent SJMH. Approximately 72 employees are not expected to move forward with employment.
“We approach this milestone with mixed emotions,” said Jennifer Sullivan, president and CEO of SJMH. “We are excited for independent SJMH and its future, but mindful of those who are not moving forward with us. In January 2015, every SJMH employee received a 90-day Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act notice that their St. James Mercy employment would end as of April 30. The number of employees transitioning to independent SJMH has improved since January as the revised plan includes the continued operation of inpatient services.
Earlier this year, SJMH announced it had selected buyers for both its long-term care and dialysis services; employees within these services will be hired by SJMH until the sales have been completed. ―When we began developing the New Vision, we were committed to overcoming the very real challenges posed by SJMH’s financial constraints,‖ said Sullivan. ―Today, with the support of Governor Cuomo, the Department of Health and the elected officials who fought so hard for our mission, as well as our partner UR Medicine, we are poised to continue delivering quality, compassionate care at St. James Mercy Hospital.”