Common use of Relations Act Clause in Contracts

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s or designate’s next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for responsibilityfor timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to approachto resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act ProfessionsAct only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act ProfessionsAct only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee the complaint shall be forwarded to an independent Assessment Committee composed of three (3) registered 3)registered nurses; one chosen by the Ontario Nurses‘ ' Association, one chosen by the Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local Local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. i If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) ten calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair. The Assessment Committee shall set a date to conduct a hearing into the complaint within fourteen (14) calendar days of its appointment and shall be empowered to investigate as is necessary and make what findings as are appropriate in the circumstances. The Assessment Committee shall report its findings, in writing, to the parties within thirty (30) calendar days following completion of its hearing. It is understood and agreed that representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association, including the Labour Relations may attend meetings held between the Hospital and the Association under this provision. Any complaint lodged under this provision shall be on the form set out in Appendix The list ofAssessment Committee Chairs is attached as Appendix During the term of this Agreement, the central parties shall meet as necessary to review and amend by agreement the list of chairs of Professional ResponsibilityAssessment Committees. The parties agree that should a Chair be required, the Ontario Hospital Association and the Ontario Nurses' Association will be contacted. They will provide the name of the person to be utilized on the alphabetical listing of Chairs. The name to be provided will be the top name on the list of Chairs who has not been previously assigned. Should the Chair who is scheduled to serve decline when requested, or it becomes obvious that she or he would not be suitable due to connections with the Hospital or community, the next person on the list will be approached to act as Chair. Each party will bear the cost of its own nominee and will share equally the fee of the Chair and whatever other expenses are incurred by the Assessment Committee in the performance of its responsibilities as set out herein. The delegation of Controlled Acts shall be in accordance with the Professions Medical Directives, and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time, and any hospital policy related thereto, provided that if the Association is of the opinion that such delegation would be inimical to proper patient care, the Association may refer the issue to the Association Hospital Committee. Note: Where an employee is in a position other than in a registered nursing position with duties and responsibilities which are subject to the Act, he or she shall be treated in a manner consistent with this Article.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of resolutionof the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within meeting of the Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5I5) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances resolvinggrievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act ProfessionsAct only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local Local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s or designate’s next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) ten calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Association- Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. i If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local Local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s or designate’s next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) ten calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital and one chosen from a panel of independent registered nurses who are well respected within the profession. The member of the Committee committee chosen from the panel of independent registered nurses shall act as Chair. The Assessment Committee shall set a date to conduct a hearing into the complaint within fourteen (14) calendar days of its appointment and shall be empowered to investigate as is necessary and make what findings as are appropriate in the circumstances. The Assessment Committee shall report its findings, in writing, to the parties within thirty (30) calendar days following completion of its hearing. It is understood and agreed that representatives of the Ontario Nurses' Association, including the Labour Relations may attend meetings held between the Hospital and the Association under this provision. Any complaint lodged under this provision shall be on the form set out in Appendix The list of Assessment Committee Chairs is attached as Appendix During the term of this Agreement, the central parties shall meet as necessary to review and amend by agreement the list of chairs of Professional Responsibility Assessment Committees. The parties agree that should a Chair be required, the Ontario Hospital Association and the Ontario Nurses' Association will be contacted. They will provide the name of the person to be utilized on the alphabetical listing of Chairs. The name to be provided will be the top name on the list of Chairs who has not been previously assigned. Should the Chair who is scheduled to serve decline when requested, or it becomes obvious that she or he would not be suitable due to connections with the Hospital or community, the next person on the list will be approached to act as Chair. Each party will bear the cost of its own nominee and will share equally the fee of the Chair and whatever other expenses are incurred by the Assessment Committee in the performance of its responsibilities as set out herein. The delegation of ControlledActs shall be in accordance with the Regulated Health Professions Act, Medical Directives, and related statutes and regulations and in accordance with guidelines established by the College of Nurses of Ontario from time to time, and any hospital policy related thereto, provided that if the Association is of the opinion that such delegation would be inimical to proper patient care, the Association may refer the issue to the Association Hospital Committee. Note: Where an employee is in a position other than in a registered nursing position with duties and responsibilities which are subject to the Regulated Health Professions Act, he or she shall be treated in a manner consistent with this Article.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within meeting of the Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for responsibilityfor timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5(15) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee HospitalCommittee 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local parties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s 's or designate’s 's next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.

Relations Act. In order to promote the principles of a collaborative approach to resolving grievances in a timely effective manner, the Association and the ParticipatingHospitals Participating Hospitals agree to jointly develop education sessions designed to assist the local partiesLocal patties. (Article applies to employees covered by an Ontario College under the Regulated Health Professions Act only.) The parties agree that patient care is enhanced if concerns relating to professional practice, patient acuity, fluctuating workloads and fluctuating staffing are resolved in a timely and effective manner. In the event that the Hospital assigns a number of patients or a workload to an individual nurse or group of nurses 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: At the time the workload issue occurs, discuss the issue within the to develop strategies to meet patient care needs using current resources. i If necessary, using established lines of communication, seek immediate assistance from an identified by the Hospital (who could be within the bargaining unit) who has responsibility for timely resolution of workload issues. Failing resolution of the workload issue at the time of occurrence, the will discuss the issue with her or his Manager or designate on the manager’s or designate’s next working day. Complain in writing to the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen (15) calendar days of the alleged improper assignment. The Chair of the Association-HospitalCommittee Hospital Committee shall convene a meeting of the Association-Hospital Committee within fifteen 5ten (IO) calendar days of the filing of the complaint. The Committee shall hear and attempt to resolve the complaint to the satisfaction of both parties. (Article (a) and and applies to nurses only) Failing resolution of the complaint within fifteen (15) calendar days of the meeting of the Association-Association- Hospital 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 Hospital 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 Chair.