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Marshall Hospital Adapts Midwifery and Flexible Staffing to Sustain Maternity Services

Amid financial challenges affecting hospitals statewide, Marshall Hospital in Placerville implements innovative staffing solutions to continue providing labor and delivery services

Cris Alarcon by Cris Alarcon
March 14, 2025
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Marshall Hospital Adapts Midwifery and Flexible Staffing to Sustain Maternity Services

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Placerville, Calif. — As hospitals across California grapple with escalating financial challenges, Marshall Hospital in Placerville has implemented innovative approaches to maintain its maternity services, ensuring continued care for expectant mothers in El Dorado County.

The financial strain on healthcare facilities statewide has been profound. In 2021, California hospitals experienced financial losses nearing $6 billion, a figure more than triple previous projections. Factors contributing to this downturn include rising operational costs, increased wages, and inadequate reimbursement rates, particularly from Medi-Cal, which reimburses hospitals at just 75 cents for every dollar spent on patient care.

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These economic pressures have led several hospitals to reduce or entirely shut down their maternity services. Notably, Adventist Health Tulare closed its maternity ward last year, and Sutter Health ceased labor and delivery services at its Sutter Solano Medical Center in Vallejo in 2021.

In contrast, Marshall Hospital has proactively adopted a flexible staffing model and integrated midwifery services to sustain its maternity offerings. This approach allows the hospital to adjust staffing levels in response to fluctuating birth volumes, optimizing resource allocation without compromising patient care.

Nicole Lamm, executive director of specialty nursing services at Marshall, highlighted the hospital’s adaptive strategies, stating that they have been “creative in maintaining labor and delivery staffing levels even when there are no active deliveries.”

The integration of midwifery services has further enhanced the hospital’s capacity to provide comprehensive maternity care. Midwives play a pivotal role in supporting expectant mothers throughout the childbirth process, offering personalized care that complements the hospital’s medical services.

Marshall Hospital’s commitment to maternity care is also evident in its state-of-the-art Birth Center, which features spacious, all-private suites designed to ensure the comfort and safety of families. The facility is officially recognized as a Baby Friendly Hospital® by the World Health Organization and UNICEF, reflecting its dedication to optimal care for breastfeeding mothers and their infants.

By embracing flexible staffing and midwifery integration, Marshall Hospital not only preserves essential maternity services but also sets a benchmark for other healthcare facilities facing similar financial constraints. These initiatives underscore the hospital’s dedication to meeting the healthcare needs of the El Dorado County community amidst a challenging economic landscape.

Cris Alarcon

Cris Alarcon

Former Member: Executive Board of Directors, Treasurer, Boys & Girl Club of El Dorado County Western Slope. - Former Member: Board of Directors, Treasurer, Food Bank of El Dorado County. - Opening Team Dealer at Red Hawk Casino - Retried EDC Elections Department Inspector. - Youngest Charter Member of the Hangtown Kennel Club. - Political Strategist and Campaign Manager.

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