The Illinois Department of Public Health said July 7 that the decision by West Suburban Medical Center to abruptly shutter its obstetric and neonatal units was “concerning” and said the agency would “be gathering more information about this action to ensure the hospital complies with its obligations under the Hospital Licensing Act.”
A spokesman for IDPH told Austin Weekly News that it was notified on July 3 that West Sub was closing the unit temporarily due to a shortage of nurses. “Even if temporary, this closure is concerning.”
There were reports from multiple sources that several nurses at West Sub were escorted from the hospital last week by security…