Minimum requirements for Proposal Sample Clauses

Minimum requirements for Proposal. 13.5.3.1 Continuity of Midwifery care (eg. Caseload, team, shared care etc) models may be proposed by an Employer following the process under clause 14 of this agreement. The ANF Secretary will be advised of the proposal in writing at the time of its referral to the LHAC. 13.5.3.2 All proposals must take into account and address the following guidelines within the context of provision of optimum care for pregnant women and mothers and the service’s care philosophy and policies and service viability. 13.5.3.3 Models should aim for continuity of care including pre-natal care, labour and birth care, postnatal and community care. 13.5.3.4 Changes to employment patterns (including hours) will be agreed as part of the consideration of a proposal and entitlements will apply in accordance with the new pattern of work (including hours), this Agreement and these provisions. For midwives not entering the model, existing work patterns (including hours) and entitlements will continue unless otherwise agreed between the Employer and the midwife. 13.5.3.5 The model arrangements must include appropriate back up and support by other midwives at all times, including the ability to hand over to other suitably qualified and skilled midwives (including midwives not participating in the model). For example, the arrangements should include suitable provisions consistent with the operation of the model to provide back-up, support and relief for circumstances such as meal breaks, emergency assistance, birthing assistance etc 13.5.3.6 The caseload per one EFT midwife will not exceed 45 women (booked in) per annum, with proportional caseloads to be allocated to part-time midwives 13.5.3.7 Clinically effective arrangements will be maintained at all times to ensure optimal client outcomes. 13.5.3.8 Local arrangements are to be agreed and resourced to ensure compliance with this Agreement. Subject to the terms of a verified proposal made in 13.5.3.9 Average full time day standard of 8 hours to be the objective with the absolute maximum of 12 hours. 13.5.3.10 Midwives to be provided with sufficient flexibility to meet client needs in accordance with local arrangements and this Agreement 13.5.3.11 The proposal will ensure that handover to another midwife (which may include a midwife not participating in the model) shall be available between 8 and 12 hours of duty 13.5.3.12 The 4 days clear of duty and on call provided for in this Agreement to apply. 13.5.3.13 Appropriate managerial and m...