Purging Discipline File. A Nurse who has been subject to disciplinary action other than suspension may, after twenty-four (24) months of continuous service from the date the disciplinary measure was invoked, request in writing that the performance file be cleared of any record of the disciplinary action. Such request shall be granted provided the Nurse's file does not contain any further record of disciplinary action during the twenty-four (24) month period, of which the Nurse is aware. The Employer shall confirm in writing to the Nurse that such action has been effected. A Nurse who has been subject to a period of paid or unpaid suspension, may after five (5) years of continuous Service from the date of the suspension request in writing that the performance file be cleared of any record of suspension. Such request shall be granted provided the Nurse's file does not contain any further record of disciplinary action during the five (5) year period, of which the Nurse is aware. The Employer shall confirm in writing to the Nurse that such action has been effected.
