Common use of JOINT CONFERENCES Clause in Contracts

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children’s Hospital shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 30.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security security, and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s 's employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore Therefore, the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children's Hospital, and Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children’s Hospital shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 30.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s 's moral, ethical, ethical and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s 's life is endangered or when the Nurse’s 's actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s 's determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 30.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 27.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children’s Hospital shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 27.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 27.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 30.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security security, and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore Therefore, the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children’s Hospital, and Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children’s Hospital shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 30.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, ethical and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 30.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 32.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Stanford Hospital and Clinics Health Care and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 32.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 32.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security security, and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore Therefore, the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, and Stanford Health Care shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, ethical and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 The Employer and CRONA XXXXX recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security security, and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore Therefore, the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford, and Stanford Health Care shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, ethical and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA XXXXX recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found. 32.1.1 As required by law, the Hospital shall maintain a documented and legally compliant patient classification system for determining the nursing care needs of individual patients that reflects the assessment, made by a registered nurse, of patient requirements and provides for shift-by-shift staffing based on those requirements. As provided by law, a patient classification system means a method for establishing staffing requirements by unit or area of practice, patient, 32.1.2 The Hospital shall maintain a committee, referred to here as the Patient Classification Committee (“PCC”), which, consistent with applicable law, shall review at least annually the reliability of the patient classification system for validating staffing requirements to determine whether or not the system accurately measures patient care needs. Consistent with applicable law, the Hospital shall maintain and document a process by which all interested Nurses may provide input about the patient classification system, the system’s required revisions, and the overall staffing plan. 32.1.3 The PCC shall consist of at least fifty percent (50%) Registered Nurses who provide direct patient care and are represented by CRONA. CRONA shall have the right to recommend to the Vice President of Patient Care Services the members of the PCC who provide direct patient care. The Vice President of Patient Care Services shall appoint the members of the PCC, not unreasonably rejecting recommendations by XXXXX, with a goal to have balanced representation from each area and shift.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 32.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Stanford Hospital and Clinics Health Care and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Xxxxxx Packard Children’s Hospital at Stanford shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 32.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s moral, ethical, and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s life is endangered or when the Nurse’s actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious.are 31.3 32.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found. 33.1.1 As required by law, the Hospital shall maintain a documented and legally compliant patient classification system for determining the nursing care needs of individual patients that reflects the assessment, made by a registered nurse, of patient requirements and provides for shift-by-shift staffing based on those requirements. As provided by law, a patient classification system means a method for establishing staffing requirements by unit or area of practice, patient, and shift that includes (a) a method to predict nursing care requirements of individual patients, (b) an established method by which the amount of nursing care needed for each category of patient is validated for each unit and for each shift, (c) an established method to discern trends and patterns of nursing care delivery by each unit, each shift, and each level of licensed and unlicensed staff, (d) a mechanism by which the accuracy of the nursing care validation method can be tested, (e) a method to determine staff resource allocations based on nursing care requirements for each shift and each unit, and (f) a method by which the hospital validates the reliability of the patient classification system for each unit and for each shift. 33.1.2 The Hospital shall maintain a committee, referred to here as the workload acuity validation work group (“WAVWG”), which, consistent with applicable law, shall review at least annually the reliability of the patient classification system for validating staffing requirements to determine whether or not the system accurately measures patient care needs. Consistent with applicable law, the Hospital shall maintain and document a process by which all interested Nurses may provide input about the patient classification system, the system’s required revisions, and the overall staffing plan. 33.1.3 The WAVWG shall consist of at least fifty percent (50%) Registered Nurses who provide direct patient care and are represented by CRONA. CRONA shall have the right to recommend to the Vice President of Patient Care Services the members of the WAVWG who provide direct patient care. The Vice President of Patient Care Services shall appoint the members of the WAVWG, not unreasonably rejecting recommendations by XXXXX, with a goal to have balanced representation from each area and shift.

JOINT CONFERENCES. 31.1 26.1 The Employer and CRONA recognize their mutual interest and concerns regarding numerous matters and their effects on Nurses, e.g., health and safety, work environment, human resources matters, parking and security security, and personnel policies and procedures of specific application to Nurses and of general application to the Employer’s 's employees, including Nurses. The Employer desires to have CRONA share with the Employer their suggestions and recommendations regarding such matters. Therefore Therefore, the Employer and CRONA agree that at the request of either the Employer or CRONA, joint conferences with CRONA, Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children's Hospital, and Stanford Hospital and Clinics and Xxxxxx Xxxxxxx Children’s Hospital shall be held monthly between appropriate Employer representatives and CRONA officers for the purpose of discussing such matters. A representative from Nursing Administration from each Hospital shall attend the meetings. It is understood that no matters discussed or action taken as a result of such conference shall, in any way, change or alter any of the provisions of this Agreement or the rights or obligations of either party under the terms of this Agreement. The parties also may mutually agree to schedule special conferences. 31.2 26.2 The Employer respects the legitimate concerns of Nurses who may prefer not to participate in procedures in keeping with an individual Nurse’s 's moral, ethical, ethical and/or religious beliefs except in an emergency when a patient’s 's life is endangered or when the Nurse’s 's actions are not consistent with good nursing practice. The Employer will raise and discuss as appropriate individual cases involving these issues in joint conferences. CRONA recognizes that the Employer retains the sole discretion to make a final determination in such matters and agrees that to the extent disputes are processed in the grievance procedure the Employer’s 's determination will not be overturned except upon a showing that such determination is arbitrary or capricious. 31.3 26.3 The parties recognize that issues may arise during the term of this Agreement regarding a possible conflict between the terms of this Agreement and a reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability. Where such issues arise, the Employer will consult with CRONA to determine on a case-by- case basis whether a mutually acceptable solution can be found.