The closed floor was used for the treatment of epilepsy patients. Those patients have now been moved to another floor in United Hospital where other neurology patients are treated, according to the report.
Along with the closed floor, Allina is seeking other efficiencies to cut expenses. Allina began its project to reduce expenses after its profits fell in the first quarter. The health system’s operating income fell to $449,000 in the first quarter, down from $22.3 million in the same period a year ago, according to the report.
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