Mr. Mira said practices can consider these four options to avoid layoffs:
1. Ask staff to use accrued paid time off
2. Allow employees to change from salaried to hourly status with reduced hours
3. Utilize extensive furloughs
4. Consider reallocating staff according to facility needs
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