– PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, PATIENT CARE, WORKLOADS Sample Clauses

– PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, PATIENT CARE, WORKLOADS. STAFFING (The following clause is applicable to Registered Practical Nurses only) (a) The parties agree that optimal patient care is, and safe working conditions are, enhanced if concerns relating to professional responsibility, patient care, workloads and staffing issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner with communications between the parties being: i) professional; ii) courteous; iii) collegial;
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– PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, PATIENT CARE, WORKLOADS. STAFFING (The following clause is applicable to Registered Practical Nurses only) (a) The parties agree that optimal patient care is, and safe working conditions are, enhanced if concerns relating to professional responsibility, patient care, workloads and staffing issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner with communications between the parties being: i) professional; ii) courteous; iii) collegial; iv) respectful; and v) focused on resolving the issue, not on the individuals. (b) Employees are encouraged to raise their concerns with their immediate supervisor within forty-eight (48) hours. (c) Upon receipt of a response from the supervisor within five (5) working days, if the employee or group of employees in (b) above are not satisfied, the employee or group of employees may, within forty-eight (48) hours, submit their concerns in writing to the Chief Nursing Officer. A meeting shall be held within thirty (30) days of a request from the employee or group of employees, who may be accompanied to this meeting by a Union representative. The Chief Nursing Officer will respond in writing to the employee, or group of employees, with a copy to the Union if applicable, within fifteen (15) days. (d) Upon receipt of a written response from the Chief Nursing Officer, if the employee or group of employees in (c) above are not satisfied, the employee or group of employees, who may be accompanied by their Union Representative, may, within forty-eight (48) hours, request a meeting with the Chief Executive Officer (or her/his designate) and such meeting shall be held within thirty (30) days. The Chief Executive Officer (or her/his designate) will respond in writing to the employee, or group of employees, within fifteen (15) days of the meeting, with a copy to the Union if applicable. (e) It is agreed and understood that an employee or group of employees may in exceptional and urgent cases request an immediate meeting with the Chief Nursing Officer who will make every reasonable effort to accommodate the request. The timelines provided for in (d) above will apply failing resolution at this meeting. (f) Only the timelines set out above are subject to Article 7Grievance and Arbitration Process.
– PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, PATIENT CARE, WORKLOADS. STAFFING‌ (The following clause is applicable to Regulated Health Professionals only) (a) The parties agree that optimal patient care is, and safe working conditions are, enhanced if concerns relating to professional responsibility, patient care, workloads and staffing issues are resolved in a timely and effective manner with communications between the parties being: (i) professional; (ii) courteous; (iii) collegial; (iv) respectful; and (v) focused on resolving the issue, not on the individuals. (b) In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual Regulated Health Professional (RHP) or group of RHPs such that they have cause to believe that they are being asked to perform more work than is consistent with proper patient care, they shall: i. At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the unit/program to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. ii. If necessary, using established lines of communication as identified by the hospital, seek immediate assistance from an individual(s) (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. iii. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence or if the issue is ongoing the RHP(s) will discuss the issue with their Manager or designate on the next day that the Manager (or designate) and the RHP are both working or within five (5) calendar days whichever is sooner. (c) Upon receipt of a response from the supervisor within five (5) working days, if the employee or group of employees in (b) above are not satisfied, the employee or group of employees may, within forty-eight (48) hours, submit a workload complaint form (attached at appendix B) to the Chief Nursing Officer or equivalent in the case of other RHPs, with a copy to the Union. A meeting shall be held within thirty (30) days of a request from the employee or group of employees, who may be accompanied to this meeting by a Union representative. The Chief Nursing Officer or equivalent, will respond in writing to the employee, or group of employees, with a copy to the Union if applicable, within fifteen (15) days. (d) Upon receipt of a written response from the Chief Nursing Officer or equivalent,, if the employee or group of employees in (c) above are not satisfied, the employee or group of employees, who may be accompanied by their Union Representative, may, within forty- eight (48) hours, request a me...

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  • Professional Responsibility 19.01 The parties agree that resident care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice and workload are resolved in a timely and effective manner, as set out below; In the event that the Home assigns a number of residents or a workload to an individual employee or group of employees, such that she or they have cause to believe that she or they are being asked to perform more work than is consistent with proper resident care, she or they shall: i) At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the Home to develop strategies to meet resident care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an individual(s) identified by the Home who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. ii) Failing resolution at the time of occurrence of the workload issue, complain in writing to the Union-Management Committee within twenty (20) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The chairperson of the Union-Management Committee shall convene a meeting of the Union-Management Committee within twenty (20) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Union-Management Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. The Employer will provide a written response to the Union, with a copy to the ONA representation within ten (10) calendar days. iii) Prior to the complaint being forwarded to the Independent Assessment Committee, the Union may forward a written report outlining the complaint and recommendations to the Director of Resident Care and/or the Administrator. iv) At any time during this process, the parties may agree to the use of a mediator to assist in the resolution of the Professional Practice issues. v) Any settlement arrived at under 19.01 (a) i) – iii) shall be signed by the parties. vi) Failing resolution of the complaint within twenty (20) calendar days of the meeting of the Union-Management Committee, the complaint shall be forwarded to an independent Assessment Committee composed of three (3) registered nurses; one chosen by the Ontario Nurses' Association, one chosen by the Home and one chosen from a panel of independent registered nurses who are well respected within the profession. The member of the Committee chosen from the panel of independent registered nurses shall act as Chairperson. vii) The Independent Assessment Committee shall set a date to conduct a hearing into the complaint, within twenty (20) calendar days of its appointment, and shall be empowered to investigate as is necessary to properly assess the merits of the complaint. The Independent Assessment Committee shall report its findings, in writing, to the parties within twenty (20) calendar days following completion of its hearing. (b) i) The list of Independent Assessment Committee Chairpersons is attached as Appendix “B”. The members of the panel shall sit in rotation as agreed by the parties. If a panel member is unable to sit within the time limit stipulated, the panel member next scheduled to sit will be appointed by the parties.

  • PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (APPLIES TO RNS ONLY 19.01 The parties agree that resident care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice and workload are resolved in a timely and effective manner, as set out below; In the event that the Home assigns a number of residents or a workload to an individual employee or group of employees, such that she or they have cause to believe that she or they are being asked to perform more work than is consistent with proper resident care, she or they shall: i) At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the Home to develop strategies to meet resident care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an individual(s) identified by the Home who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. ii) Failing resolution at the time of occurrence of the workload issue, complain in writing to the Union-Management Committee within twenty (20) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The chairperson of the Union-Management Committee shall convene a meeting of the Union-Management Committee within twenty (20) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Union-Management Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. The Employer will provide a written response to the Union, with a copy to the ONA representation within ten (10) calendar days. iii) Prior to the complaint being forwarded to the Independent Assessment Committee, the Union may forward a written report outlining the complaint and recommendations to the Director of Resident Care and/or the Administrator. iv) At any time during this process, the parties may agree to the use of a mediator to assist in the resolution of the Professional Practice issues. v) Any settlement arrived at under 19.01 (a) i) – iii) shall be signed by the parties. vi) Failing resolution of the complaint within twenty (20) calendar days of the meeting of the Union-Management Committee, the complaint shall be forwarded to an independent Assessment Committee composed of three (3) registered nurses; one chosen by the Ontario Nurses' Association, one chosen by the Home and one chosen from a panel of independent registered nurses who are well respected within the profession. The member of the Committee chosen from the panel of independent registered nurses shall act as Chairperson. vii) The Independent Assessment Committee shall set a date to conduct a hearing into the complaint, within twenty (20) calendar days of its appointment, and shall be empowered to investigate as is necessary to properly assess the merits of the complaint. The Independent Assessment Committee shall report its findings, in writing, to the parties within twenty (20) calendar days following completion of its hearing. (b) i) The list of Independent Assessment Committee Chairpersons is attached as Appendix “B”. The members of the panel shall sit in rotation as agreed by the parties. If a panel member is unable to sit within the time limit stipulated, the panel member next scheduled to sit will be appointed by the parties.

  • Professional Responsibilities Other activities to support the delivery of the Xxxxxx Xxxxxx Business Plan and Xxxxxx Mission Strategic Plan, as requested by your manager • As an employee, be responsible under the Work Health & Safety Act for the health and safety of all persons they come into contact with, during employment • All hazards and injuries must be reported through the normal process as set out in Xxxxxx Mission’s Work Health, Safety and Rehabilitation Quality Management System and site procedures • Participate in the review and maintenance of industry specific and internal audit processes, as per Xxxxxx Mission’s standard policy and procedures • In relation to Xxxxxx Mission and the Uniting Church in Australia, attend such functions, meetings, seminars, training courses as directed by your supervisor • In relation to Xxxxxx Mission attend worship services as encouraged by your supervisor • Participate on a quarterly basis in Xxxxxx Mission’s Employee contribution and development process • Take responsibility for personal career development and training • Participate in Xxxxxx Mission’s Orientation program, so as to gain an understanding of, and • promote, the application of the EEO, Affirmative Action, Privacy Act, Work Health & Safety Act and other relevant legislation • Administer Xxxxxx Mission’s philosophy of care and other relevant policy documents as appropriate • Demonstrate responsible stewardship of all resources, and willingness to report impropriety in keeping with the values of Xxxxxx Mission • Ensure the reputation and integrity of Xxxxxx Mission is maintained at all times • Maintain confidentiality

  • Contractor’s General Responsibilities The Contractor, regardless of any delegation or subcontract entered by the Contractor, shall be responsible for the following when providing information technology staff augmentation services: 3.1 The Contractor is responsible for the comprehensive management of Staff. Staff shall not be deemed an employee of the State or deemed to be entitled to any benefits associated with such employment and the Contractor shall be responsible for the administration and maintenance of all employment and payroll records, payroll processing, remittance of payroll and taxes, and all administrative tasks required by state and federal law associated with payment of Staff. 3.2 The Contractor shall provide Staff in accordance with Customer Requests for Quote (RFQ), and as described in Contract Exhibit J, Job Family Descriptions document. Customers may include detailed scopes of work, specific requirements of the work to be performed, and any requirements of Staff within the Request for Quote. 3.3 The Contractor shall possess the professional and technical staff necessary to allocate, outsource, and manage qualified Staff to perform the services requested by the Customer. 3.4 The Contractor shall provide Customers with Staff who have sufficient skill and experience to perform the services assigned to them. 3.5 The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all information technology staff augmentation services furnished under the Contract meet the professional standards and quality that prevails among information technology professionals in the same discipline and of similar knowledge and skill engaged in related work throughout Florida under the same or similar circumstances. 3.6 The Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, training necessary for keeping Contractor’s Staff abreast of industry advances and for maintaining proficiency in equipment and systems that are available on the commercial market. 3.7 The Contractor shall, at its own expense, be responsible for adhering to the Contract background screening requirements, testing, evaluations, advertising, recruitment, and disciplinary actions of Contractor’s Staff. 3.8 The Contractor, throughout the term of the Contract, shall maintain all licenses, permits, qualifications, insurance, and approvals of whatever nature that are legally required for Contractor and Staff to perform the information technology staff augmentation services. 3.9 Contractor shall be responsible for all costs associated with the administration of this Contract. 3.10 The Contractor shall adhere to all work policies, procedures, and standards established by the Department and Customer. 3.11 The Contractor shall ensure that Staff conform with the Customer’s policies in all respects while on the Customer’s premises, and is responsible for obtaining all rules, regulations, policies, etc. 3.12 Contractor shall only provide information technology staff augmentation services for those Job Titles awarded to the Contractor and shall be paid on an hourly basis. Contracts resulting from this solicitation should not be structured as fixed-price agreements or used for any services requiring authorization for payment of milestone tasks.

  • Contractor Responsibilities 19.1. Contractor shall perform national criminal history checks for Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky, and 10-panel drug screening tests on all prospective employees performing work under this RFP or coming onto a CMHA property and any resulting contract and provide summaries of the results to the Authority if requested. For the purposes of this section, the term “employees” includes contractor. Prospective employees whose criminal background check discloses a misdemeanor or felony involving crimes of moral turpitude, sexual offenses or harm to persons or property shall not be employed to perform work under this RFP or any resulting contract. Contractor is required to perform drug screening of all employees and to ensure acceptable test results. Criminal history and drug screening checks will be completed at the sole expense of the contractor. Any employee of the Contractor suspected of being under the influence of drugs and or alcohol will be reported to the appropriate personnel at CMHA and/or other local law enforcement. If the employee is determined to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol in any form or manner, or believed by proper authority to be dealing in illicit sale of alcohol or drugs they will be removed and shall not be allowed to return to any job site on the Authority’s property. The Contractor’s contract may be suspended and/or terminated should such a situation occur or if the Contractor fails to submit results pursuant to this section. 19.1.1. If CMHA requests additional drug screening, the test shall be performed within 24 hours and the summary shall be sent directly to CMHA from the testing facility. 19.2. Contractor(s) shall provide uniforms and ID Badges identifying Contractor for all employees working on CMHA’s properties. No employees will be allowed on CMHA’s properties out of uniform and without his/her ID badge on his/her person. Contractor(s) must submit a picture of the uniform and a sample of his/her ID badge if requested by CMHA. 19.3. Contractor’s personnel shall be neat and conduct all work in a professional and efficient manner. If any employee of Contractor is deemed unacceptable by CMHA, Contractor shall immediately replace such personnel with an acceptable substitute to CMHA. 19.4. Contractor(s) shall practice acceptable safety precautions so as not to cause harm to any persons or property while performing services under this RFP or any resulting contract. Contractor(s) shall follow industry safety standards, and use only industry approved safety equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications in the performance of all duties. 19.5. Contractor(s) shall pay all of its employees, including any and all approved Sub-Contractors, at least the legal minimum wages as determined by the United States Department of Labor and the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development and Department of Labor Prevailing Wage. Wage Determinations can be accessed via the Department of Labor website, xxx.xxxx.xxx. 19.6. Upon completion of the work, Contractor(s) shall clean up the area where the work was performed and Contractor(s) shall remove any debris generated by the products and/or services at CMHA premises. At no time, will Contractor(s) discard debris into any CMHA refuse container. 19.7. Contractor(s) shall clearly mark all work areas that might reasonably be expected to endanger the health and safety of residents, guests, or any other persons. Contractor(s) will provide such signs, markers and barricades as required to identify all work areas and minimize inherent dangers. 19.8. The contractor shall be responsible for notifying CMHA immediately of any damages (i.e. fire, container leaking) deemed to be a health or safety hazard whether the damage is caused by the contractor or other means. 19.9. The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all CMHA property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each workday, CMHA facilities, property and materials shall be inspected and secured.

  • University Responsibilities 4.1 The University will provide a room accommodation to The Resident for a period of one academic year or the portion of the academic year remaining when occupancy begins (limited to the subsequent fall and spring semesters) exclusive of the Winter Recess period unless The Resident is assigned to a facility that remains open during this time or is approved to live on-campus during Winter Recess. Services provided by the University begin on the official check-in dates for the specific area and include access to the assigned building and room. 4.2 In accordance with University policy, the University will provide staff that will help facilitate a living experience that complements the academic mission of the University. 4.3 Exclusive of unanticipated weather events and building system failures that may disrupt service and subject to the availability of applicable resources, the University will provide adequate light, heat, electricity, hot water and telecommunication services (limited to video and internet connection) to residents. Student rooms shall be furnished.

  • PRIME CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY The contractor will be required to assume prime contractor responsibility for the contract and will be the sole point of contact with regard to all commodities, services and support. The prime contractor may delegate facilitation of contract orders to their “Authorized/Certified Dealers” only. This delegation will in no way relieve the contractor of any contractual obligations set forth in this Contract Award.

  • General Responsibilities Issuer hereby engages Distributor to act as exclusive distributor of the shares of each class of the Funds. The Funds subject to this Agreement as of the date hereof are identified on SCHEDULE A, which may be amended from time to time in accordance with Section 11 below. Sales of a Fund's shares shall be made only to investors residing in those states in which such Fund is registered. After effectiveness of each Fund’s registration statement, Distributor will hold itself available to receive, as agent for the Fund, and will receive by mail, telex, telephone, or such other method as may be agreed upon between Distributor and Issuer, orders for the purchase of Fund shares, and will accept or reject such orders on behalf of the Fund in accordance with the provisions of the applicable Fund’s prospectus. Distributor will be available to transmit orders, as promptly as possible after it accepts such orders, to the Fund’s transfer agent for processing at the shares’ net asset value next determined in accordance with the prospectuses.

  • ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES § 2.1 The Architect shall provide professional services as set forth in this Agreement. The Architect represents that it is properly licensed in the jurisdiction where the Project is located to provide the services required by this Agreement, or shall cause such services to be performed by appropriately licensed design professionals. § 2.2 The Architect shall perform its services consistent with the professional skill and care ordinarily provided by architects practicing in the same or similar locality under the same or similar circumstances. The Architect shall perform its services as expeditiously as is consistent with such professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the Project. § 2.3 The Architect shall identify a representative authorized to act on behalf of the Architect with respect to the Project. § 2.4 Except with the Owner’s knowledge and consent, the Architect shall not engage in any activity, or accept any employment, interest or contribution that would reasonably appear to compromise the Architect’s professional judgment with respect to this Project. § 2.5 The Architect shall maintain the following insurance until termination of this Agreement. If any of the requirements set forth below are in addition to the types and limits the Architect normally maintains, the Owner shall pay the Architect as set forth in Section 11.9. § 2.5.1 Commercial General Liability with policy limits of not less than « » ($ « » ) for each occurrence and « » ($ « » ) in the aggregate for bodily injury and property damage. § 2.5.2 Automobile Liability covering vehicles owned, and non-owned vehicles used, by the Architect with policy limits of not less than « » ($ « » ) per accident for bodily injury, death of any person, and property damage arising out of the ownership, maintenance and use of those motor vehicles, along with any other statutorily required automobile coverage. § 2.5.3 The Architect may achieve the required limits and coverage for Commercial General Liability and Automobile Liability through a combination of primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance, provided such primary and excess or umbrella liability insurance policies result in the same or greater coverage as the coverages

  • Contractor Responsibility (a) The Contractor shall be responsible for the entire Performance under the Contract regardless of whether the Contractor itself performs. The Contractor shall be the sole point of contact concerning the management of the Contract, including Performance and payment issues. The Contractor is solely and completely responsible for adherence by the Contractor Parties to all applicable provisions of the Contract. (b) The Contractor shall exercise all reasonable care to avoid damage to the State's property or to property being made ready for the State's use, and to all property adjacent to any work site. The Contractor shall promptly report any damage, regardless of cause, to the State.

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