Financial problems at Bernhoven hospital: at least 100 jobs cut

Bernhoven Hospital in Uden is in financial trouble. As a result, 100 to 120 full-time jobs will be lost. In addition, the hospital must start working together with another hospital or nursing and care home in the region to deal with the problems.

A so-called master plan, which must start on 1 March, must ensure that the hospital becomes vital and financially healthy again. The major process will take two years.

An annual budget of 20 million has to be made. This will cut 100 to 120 full-time jobs, mainly in support services. In practice, more people may lose their jobs because not everyone works full-time. Productivity and efficiency within the hospital are also increased.

‘Only necessary care’
In December, hospital director Geert van den Enden resigned because of the financial problems. The chairman of the supervisory board said at the time: “For years, our strategy has been to provide only necessary care that really improves the quality of life.” If you do not provide ‘unnecessary care’, you will also receive less reimbursement from health insurers, he explained. Organizational costs had also risen, he said.

Hans Feenstra took over as interim director. His most important assignment: working on a ‘financially sustainable business model’ for the Bernhoven hospital.

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