SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report April 22, 1998
(Date of earliest event reported)
HOSPITAL STAFFING SERVICES, INC.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
FLORIDA 1-11131 59-2150637
(State or other jurisdiction (Commission (I.R.S. Employer
of incorporation) File Number) Identification Number)
6245 North Federal Highway, Suite 500
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33308-1900
(Address of principal executive offices)
(954) 771-0500
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
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HOSPITAL STAFFING SERVICES, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
FORM 8-K
ITEM 4. Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant
On April 2, 1998 the client-auditor relationship between Hospital Staffing
Services, Inc. ("Company") and Arthur Andersen, LLP ceased. It was a decision
made by the Company's' prior management. The Company considers this to be an
urgent matter and wants to ratify the actions of prior management. A formal
resolution or ratification of prior management's actions will be obtained and
filed promptly.
As was previously reported the Company filed for protection under Chapter 11 of
the Federal Bankruptcy Code and as such engagement of another accounting firm
requires approval from the Court. The Company has been engaged in discussions
with Ernst & Young, LLP and a proposal has been put before the Court; however,
the required approval was not obtained as of Friday, April 10, 1998. On-going
discussions continue with Ernst & Young, LLP to overcome the obstacles presented
by the Court.
During the period, subsequent to the non-acceptance of the Ernst & Young, LLP
proposal, the Company has continued to contact, hold discussions and negotiate
acceptable fee arrangements with a series of accounting firms including Ernst &
Young, LLP. Upon selection and approval of fee arrangements by the Courts, an
announcement of the Company's external accounting firm will be issued
immediately. It is the Company's intention to complete this process with all
prudent haste.
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SIGNATURES
April 22, 1998
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned, hereunto duly authorized.
HOSPITAL STAFFING SERVICES, INC.
By: /s/Steve Martin Steve Martin, Chief Financial Officer
(principal financial officer)
Date: April 22, 1998
