“Placing a temporary manager allows the department to immediately access information regarding the needs of patients and staff at both locations,” Dr. Levine said. “In working with PAHS officials to agree to a temporary manager, it allows us to ensure this process continues smoothly. Public health and safety is and always will be the department's number one priority as we work to ensure the needs of southeastern Pennsylvanians are met.”

Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf praised the appointment of a temporary manager by the Pennsylvania Department of Health to provide oversight at Hahnemann University Hospital.

“First and foremost, I want to extend my gratitude to all the Hahnemann employees dedicated to helping their neighbors. These doctors, nurses and staff have worked diligently despite these unfortunate circumstances, Gov. Wolf said. “I also want to thank Dr. Rachel Levine and her team at the Pennsylvania Department of Health, along with their many allies and partners, for fighting to bring order to this process. A hospital's mission should be putting public health first and we will hold them accountable to that.”

He added, “A temporary manager will be able to ensure that patient care needs will continue to be met. I appreciate the medical community and advocates in Greater Philadelphia working with us to ensure patients and those who serve them are prioritized as other proceedings evolve.”