PATIENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM COMMITTEE Sample Clauses

PATIENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM COMMITTEE. In order to implement the provisions of Title 22, the parties agree to the following: A Patient Classification System Committee, comprised of fifty percent (50%) direct care RNs will meet at least annually to determine accuracy of the PCS in measuring patient care needs. Each Patient Classification System Committee member will be reimbursed at straight time pay for documented committee duties, up to twenty-four (24) hours per year The committee shall be responsible for reviewing the reliability and validity of the existing Patient Classification System, and for recommending any modifications or adjustments necessary to assure accuracy in measuring patient care needs. Within thirty (30) days of ratification of the contract and thereafter no later than December 10 each year, the Staff Nurses shall select representatives to represent their interests on the Patient Classification System Committee. Differences of opinion on the PCS Committee may be referred to the PPC Review Committee by either party pursuant to Section 24.
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PATIENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM COMMITTEE. 1. The Chief Nursing Officer (CNO), or their designee, will notify the PPC of the meeting schedule for the Patient Classification System Committee (PCSC) and will notify the PPC at least ninety (90) days prior to the appointment of the PCSC. Within forty-five
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PATIENT CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM COMMITTEE. A. The reliability of the patient classification system for validating staffing requirements shall be reviewed at least annually by a committee appointed by the nursing administrator to determine whether or not the system accurately measures patient care needs.
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