Common use of Immediate Solutions Clause in Contracts

Immediate Solutions.  EVS Tech Role: There will be one job classification called SMC EVS Tech.  EVS management will also maintain a training/competency program, and all staff will have the opportunity to participate. The EVS Safety Subcommittee will work with the SEIU Multi-Employer Training Fund to help maintain the certification process and program. This certification will not be mandatory and will be awarded in order of seniority.  A new certification for EVS Techs will be created that is one dollar $1.00/hour increase over the EVS Tech scale for staff that become and maintain this level of competency and certification referenced above. The certification pay will go into effect when the EVS Tech passes the exam and will be compensated on the first full pay period following the date an EVS Tech passes the certification exam and provides adequate paperwork with notification of certification.  Recertification for EVS techs who were previously certified will be a part of the certification program and those who need to be recertified will have access to training required to recertify in a timely manner such that the certification will not expire prior to attending the required training.  Precepting within the EVS department will be discussed by the EVS Safety Committee and a precepting program will be maintained.  Education and training for the safe and effective cleaning of rooms that may have been exposed to bed bugs, lice or other pests, along with education, tools, and training on the identification and removal of common pests, and the necessary PPE according to industry standard and type of pest will be provided to all Environmental Service Caregivers. All training shall occur on paid time. If bed bugs are positively identified by an Environmental Services Technician and confirmed by a Lead, Supervisor or Managers a pest control vendor will be contacted to assess the room and suggest the appropriate action for the specific pest.  Will work in coordination with JOC to fill current vacancies.

Immediate Solutions.  EVS Tech Role: There will be one job classification called SMC EVS Tech. (  EVS management will also maintain a training/competency program, and all staff will have the opportunity to participate. The EVS Safety Subcommittee will work with the SEIU Multi-Employer Training Fund to help maintain the certification process and program. This certification will not be mandatory and will be awarded in order of seniority.  A new certification for EVS Techs will be created that is one dollar $1.00/hour increase over the EVS Tech scale for staff that become and maintain this level of competency and certification referenced above. The certification pay will go into effect when the EVS Tech passes the exam and will be compensated on the first full pay period following the date an EVS Tech passes the certification exam and provides adequate paperwork with notification of certification.  Recertification for EVS techs who were previously certified will be a part of the certification program and those who need to be recertified will have access to training required to recertify in a timely manner such that the certification will not expire prior to attending the required training.  Precepting within the EVS department will be discussed by the EVS Safety Committee and a precepting program will be maintained.  Education and training for the safe and effective cleaning of rooms that may have been exposed to bed bugs, lice or other pests, along with education, tools, and training on the identification and removal of common pests, and the necessary PPE according to industry standard and type of pest will be provided to all Environmental Service Caregivers. All training shall occur on paid time. If bed bugs are positively identified by an Environmental Services Technician and confirmed by a Lead, Supervisor or Managers a pest control vendor will be contacted to assess the room and suggest the appropriate action for the specific pest.  Will work in coordination with JOC to fill current vacancies.