title: Leading a hospital closure.
abstract: Hospital closures have become more common. The challenges facing a nursing leader in this situation are complex and difficult. This author suggests that looking for new beginnings rather than focusing on endings created an approach to closing a public hospital. The article includes approaches to employee morale, staffing, and patient care.
authors.affiliation: palucey@admin2.chrp.milwcnty.com
authors.forename: Paula A
authors.initials: PA
authors.lastname: Lucey
mesh_terms: D006271:Health Facility Closure / Q000379:methods*; D006739:Hospital Administration; D006766:Hospitals, County; D006801:Humans; D007857:Leadership; D009718:Nurse Administrators; D014922:Wisconsin