Galveston County Daily News, Aug. 26, 2008 UTMB is embarking on a pilot program of a four-day work week for some employees in an effort to reduce utility costs. The program initially will affect about 150 employees, but officials are considering a four-day, 10-hour work schedule for as many buildings as possible. From the article:  For obvious reasons, hospitals and correctional care buildings won't convert to shorter weeks. But the medical branch, one of the county's largest employers, is considering a four-day workweek for outpatient clinics. "Some may be able to offer longer hours on four days of the week and potentially improve the access to patients," said Mike Shriner, vice president for facilities and campus services.