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Common use of Hospital-Association Committee Clause in Contracts

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 43 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; ; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 20 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union Association attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.two

Appears in 8 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives;. iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime;. iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility;. v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs;. vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, nurses and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his their regularly scheduled hours, she or he they will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 5 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives;. iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime;. iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility;. v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs;. vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, nurses and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his their regularly scheduled hours, she or he they will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 4 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended recom­mended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives;. iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime;. iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility;. v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs;. vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, nurses and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his their regularly scheduled hours, she or he they will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, ; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including but not limited to workload measurement tools the quality and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion quantity of nursing workload measurement care and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by discussing the Hospital, development and evaluations completed by the Hospital implementation of such systems.quality initiatives; ii) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; iii) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs and professional development initiatives; iv) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union Association attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives;. iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime;. iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility;. v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs;. vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, nurses and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 3 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended recom­mended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs; vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There This Committee shall be composed of up to three (3) employees in total with equal representation from the Hospital. When a regular employee is not available she/he may be replaced by an alternate appointed by the Union. Any other person may attend by agreement of the parties. The Bargaining Unit President/designate will identify to the Hospital which committee members qualify for payment under Article 6.03 (e) at each Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreementmeeting. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; ; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and representatives of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 10.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 810, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs; vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for the time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his their regularly scheduled hours, she or he they will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

Appears in 2 contracts

Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There This Committee shall be composed of up to three (3) employees in total with equal representation from the Employer. When a regular employee is not available she/he may be replaced by an alternate appointed by the Union. Any other person may attend by agreement of the parties. The Bargaining Unit President/designate will identify to the Hospital which committee members qualify for payment under Article 6.03 (e) at each Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreementmeeting. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; ; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Executive Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement, Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Chief Nursing Executive; or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; ; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Chief Nursing Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Assistant Executive Director, Patient Care or designate designate, and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the shall be three from each party. There shall be no more than one nurse from each location. The membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months via teleconference, unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv10.01(a)(i). The duties of chair chairperson and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) 5 calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient care acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, Hospital and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems.; ii) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, ; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 810, Professional Responsibility; viv) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; viv) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, nurses and discuss the effect of such changes change on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time . vi) Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to sharing organizational successes and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitmentsolutions. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Association attend Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting. The Bargaining Unit President/designate will identify to the Hospital which committee members require payment under this article at each HAC meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, ; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including but not limited to workload measurement tools the quality and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion quantity of nursing workload measurement care and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will providediscussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; ii) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable Professional Responsibility; iii) discussing and reviewing matters relating to nursing currently used by the Hospital, orientation and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systemsin- service programs. iiiv) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union Association attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.two

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, ; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including but not limited to workload measurement tools the quality and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion quantity of nursing workload measurement care and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by discussing the Hospital, development and evaluations completed by the Hospital implementation of such systems.quality initiatives; ii) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; iii) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in-service programs and professional development initiatives; iv) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union Association attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer Executive or nursing designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives;. iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive; on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime;. iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility;. v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs;. vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, nurses and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his their regularly scheduled hours, she or he they will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, ; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including but not limited to workload measurement tools the quality and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion quantity of nursing workload measurement care and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by discussing the Hospital, development and evaluations completed by the Hospital implementation of such systems.quality initiatives; ii) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; iii) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs and professional development initiatives; iv) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union Association attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.two

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Hospital - Association Committee comprised composed of four (4) representatives of the Hospital, Union (Bargaining Unit President and three (3) other members of the Bargaining Unit) and four (4) representatives from the Hospital one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Officer or designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President Executive or designate. The number of representatives Each party may have an alternate to replace a member. It is set out in understood and agreed that rights matters that are more appropriately dealt with by the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may grievance procedure shall not be expanded dealt with by mutual agreementthis Committee. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as or specifically required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv)by the Collective Agreement. The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing professional responsibility concerns including complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; ; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Executive on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Director of Nursing Officer or designate and of the UnionAssociation, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out in the Appendix of Local Provisions and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, ; making joint recommendations on matters of concern including but not limited to workload measurement tools the quality and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion quantity of nursing workload measurement care and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing currently used by discussing the Hospital, development and evaluations completed by the Hospital implementation of such systems.quality initiatives; ii) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; iii) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; iv) reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives; iii) making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime; iv) dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility; v) discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- service programs; vi) promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nurses. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union Association attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union Association attends Committee meetings outside of her or his regularly scheduled hours, she or he will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to two (2) Committee representatives per meeting.two

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Samples: Collective Agreement

Hospital-Association Committee. (a) There shall be a Hospital-Union Association Committee comprised of representatives of the Hospital, one of whom shall be the Chief Nursing Executive Officer or designate and of the Union, one of whom shall be the Bargaining Unit President or designate. The number of representatives is set out as below in the Appendix of Local Provisions (f) and the membership of the Committee may be expanded by mutual agreement. (b) The Committee shall meet every two (2) months unless otherwise agreed and as required under Article 8.01 (a) (iv). The duties of chair and secretary shall alternate between the parties. Where possible, agenda items will be exchanged in writing at least five (5) calendar days prior to the meeting. A record shall be maintained of matters referred to the Committee and the recommended disposition, if any, unless agreed to the contrary. Copies of the record shall be provided to Committee members. (c) The purpose of the Committee includes: i) promoting Promoting and providing effective and meaningful communication of information and ideas, including but not limited to workload measurement tools and the promotion of best practices. Such communication may include discussion of nursing Registered Respiratory Therapists workload measurement and patient acuity systems. The Hospital will provide, upon request, information on workload measurement systems applicable to nursing Registered Respiratory Therapists currently used by the Hospital, and evaluations completed by the Hospital of such systems. ii) reviewing Reviewing professional responsibility complaints with a view to identifying trends and sharing organizational successes and solutions, making joint recommendations on matters of concern including the quality and quantity of nursing Registered Respiratory Therapist care and discussing the development and implementation of quality initiatives;. iii) making Making joint recommendations to the Chief Nursing Officer Hospital Administrator, on matters of concern regarding recurring workload issues including the development of staffing guidelines, the use of agency nurses and use of overtime;. iv) dealing Dealing with complaints referred to it in accordance with the provisions of Article 8, Professional Responsibility;. v) discussing Discussing and reviewing matters relating to orientation and in- in-service programs;. vi) promote Promote the creation of full-time positions for nurses, Registered Respiratory Therapists and discuss the effect of such changes on the employment status of the nursesRegistered Respiratory Therapists. This may include the impact, if any, on part-time and full-time, job sharing and retention and recruitment. (d) The Hospital agrees to pay for time spent during regular working hours for representatives of the Union attending at such meetings. (e) Where a Committee representative designated by the Union attends Committee meetings outside of her or his their regularly scheduled hours, she or he they will be paid for all time spent in attendance at such meetings at her or his their regular straight time hourly rate of pay. Such payment shall be limited to one (1) Committee representative per meeting. (f) This Committee shall be composed of the Bargaining Unit President plus one (1) representative of the Union who is in the employ of the Hospital and the Hospital Administrator plus one (1) representative of Management. Each party may have alternates to replace a member from time to time. The Employer will endeavour to facilitate attendance at the HAC meeting when designated representatives are scheduled to work on the day of the HAC meeting. (g) No more than two (2) Registered Respiratory Therapists shall be granted leave. (h) The Bargaining Unit President will be entitled to 11.25 hours of pay by monthly in conjunction with the Hospital Association Committee representatives per meetingto conduct union business and attend meetings with the Employer.

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Samples: Collective Agreement