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GMH to implement austerity measures

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by Mindy Aguon

Guam - As Governor Eddie Calvo mentioned in the his second State of the Island Address, the Guam Memorial Hospital will soon be implementing austerity measures to help reduce operational expenses.  Interim GMH administrator Rey Vega says cutting back includes not filling 164 vacant positions for the year. Additionally, GMH fully intends to implement a 32-hour workweek for administrative personnel.

Vega said, "I would like to ensure the community that the reduction in the hours the 32-hour workweek will not affect positions that are directly affecting patient care 2:36 we're just looking at personnel support."

When asked if GMH would be issuing notices to those employees who will be affected, Vega says officials are still reviewing the rules but he doesn't believe 60-day notice is required for the reduced workweek.  Officials meanwhile are also closely monitoring overtime to see additional cost savings.

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