Low Census/Reduction in Hours. Low census is defined as a decline in patient care requirements resulting in a temporary staff decrease. During temporary periods of low census, the Employer will use the following order to reduce staffing providing skills, competence, and ability are considered substantially equal in the opinion of the Employer: a. Per Diem Agency b. Staff working overtime (including per-diem staff) c. Floating per Article 8
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Low Census/Reduction in Hours. Low census is defined as a decline in patient care requirements resulting in a temporary staff decrease. During temporary periods of low census, the Employer will use the following order to reduce staffing providing skills, competence, and ability are considered substantially equal in the opinion of the Employer:
a. Per Diem Agency
b. Staff working overtime (including per-diem staff)
c. Floating per Article 89
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
Low Census/Reduction in Hours. Low census is defined as a decline in patient care requirements resulting in a temporary staff decrease. During temporary periods of low census, the Employer will use the following order to reduce staffing providing skills, competence, and ability are considered substantially equal in the opinion of the Employer:
a. Per Diem Agency
b. Staff working overtime (including per-diem staff)
c. Floating per Article 8c, Volunteers
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement
Low Census/Reduction in Hours. Low census is defined as a decline in patient care requirements resulting in a temporary staff decrease. During temporary periods of low census, the Employer will use the following order to reduce staffing providing skills, competence, and ability are considered substantially equal in the opinion of the Employer:
a. Per Diem Agency
b. Staff working overtime (including per-diem staff)
c. Floating per Article 8Volunteers
d. Per-Diem Staff This procedure may not apply to preceptor assignments or lead assignments where coverage is necessary.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement