Common use of Sessional Services Clause in Contracts

Sessional Services. 1.1 WorkSafeBC will seek appropriate solutions to address specific service needs under which WorkSafeBC will enter into agreements with individual Physicians to provide services to WorkSafeBC on a sessional basis. 1.2 WorkSafeBC has the sole responsibility to determine the programs, location, number and type of service arrangements according to caseload needs and to varying regional conditions affecting care. 1.3 The programs in number and scope shall be sufficient to meet the needs as determined by WorkSafeBC and notwithstanding Article 1.8 of Schedule C, Sessional Services agreed upon during negotiations for this Agreement with respect to Physicians, may include only non fee-for-service funding arrangements and individual contracts for services. 1.4 The specific terms and conditions for the provision of the services shall be described in the individual contract(s) between WorkSafeBC and the individual Physician or group of Physicians who are providing the service(s). Any Sessional Agreements entered into shall equal or exceed fee-for-service payment levels for comparable services delivered in similar settings. 1.5 Individual service contracts, while similar in detail, do not constitute identification of a group of Physicians. 1.6 The format, language, and content of individual agreements will be consistent with standard WorkSafeBC contracts. 1.7 Individual contracts must contain the following standard WorkSafeBC terms and conditions:  A statement the individual contract is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;  Names and contact information for the Parties to the contract;  The term of the contract, including any renewal option;  Statement of services to be provided (by whom, where and when);  Terms of payment and invoicing;  A provision requiring WorkSafeBC, when it is defending against an action involving the contracted Physician, to take into consideration, and to take appropriate steps, to avoid any adverse impact on the professional status or reputation of the Physician(s) involved by its decision with respect to settlement;  Language incorporating WorkSafeBC‘s policies and processes with respect to confidentiality and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, records and audit rights, technology and data requirements, criminal records check, conflict of interest and harassment, right of set-off, occupational health and safety, threats and hazards, registration and assessment with WorkSafeBC, compliance with laws and regulations, insurance requirements, indemnification, force majeure, independence, assignment, scheduling, standards of conduct, dispute resolution, general notice, termination, laws, headings, singular/ plural, survivability, severability, entire agreement, corporate ethics statement and a confidentiality agreement, privacy protection schedule; 1.8 WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a sessional rate based upon three and a half (3.5) hours per session, according to the WorkSafeBC-Doctors of BC Agreement in effect at the time the Physician provides Services. Each three and a half (3.5) hour session shall not include any breaks or meal periods. 1.9 For services provided that are greater or less than a 3.5 hour session, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a prorated sessional rate to the nearest thirty (30) minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the services. 1.10 For services that are pre-arranged and agreed upon with a Physician prior to the scheduled sessions, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician the prorated session rate to the nearest thirty (30) minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the services. 1.11 Medical Advisors shall not deviate from a three and a half (3.5) hour session without prior approval from their direct report at WorkSafeBC. Upon approval, prorating detailed in Article 1.10 and 1.11 of Schedule C shall apply.

Sessional Services. ‌ 1.1 WorkSafeBC will seek appropriate solutions to address specific service needs under which WorkSafeBC will enter into agreements with individual Physicians to provide services to WorkSafeBC on a sessional basis. 1.2 WorkSafeBC has the sole responsibility to determine the programs, location, number and type of service arrangements according to caseload needs and to varying regional conditions affecting care. 1.3 The programs in number and scope shall be sufficient to meet the needs as determined by WorkSafeBC and notwithstanding Article section 1.8 of Schedule C, Sessional Services agreed upon during negotiations for this Agreement with respect to Physicians, may include only non fee-for-service funding arrangements and individual contracts for services. 1.4 The specific terms and conditions for the provision of the services shall be described in the individual contract(s) between WorkSafeBC and the individual Physician or group of Physicians who are providing the service(s). Any Sessional Agreements entered into shall equal or exceed fee-for-service payment levels for comparable services delivered in similar settings. 1.5 Individual service contracts, while similar in detail, do not constitute identification of a group of Physicians. 1.6 The format, language, and content of individual agreements will be consistent with standard WorkSafeBC contracts. 1.7 Individual contracts must contain the following standard WorkSafeBC terms and conditions:  • A statement the individual contract is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;  • Names and contact information for the Parties to the contract;  • The term of the contract, including any renewal option;  • Statement of services to be provided (by whom, where and when);  • Terms of payment and invoicing;  • A provision requiring WorkSafeBC, when it is defending against an action involving the contracted Physician, to take into consideration, and to take appropriate steps, to avoid any adverse impact on the professional status or reputation of the Physician(s) involved by its decision with respect to settlement;  and • Language incorporating WorkSafeBC‘s WorkSafeBC’s policies and processes with respect to confidentiality and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, records and audit rights, technology and data requirements, criminal records check, conflict of interest and harassment, right of set-off, occupational health and safety, threats and hazards, registration and assessment with WorkSafeBC, compliance with laws and regulations, insurance requirements, indemnification, force majeure, independence, assignment, scheduling, standards of conduct, dispute resolution, general notice, termination, laws, headings, singular/ plural, survivability, severability, entire agreement, corporate ethics statement and a confidentiality agreement, privacy protection schedule;. 1.8 WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a sessional rate based upon three and a half (3.5) hours per session, according to the WorkSafeBC-Doctors of BC Agreement in effect at the time the Physician provides Services. Each three and a half (3.5) hour session shall not include any breaks or meal periods. 1.9 For services Services provided that are greater or less than a 3.5 hour session, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a prorated sessional rate to the nearest thirty (30) minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the servicesServices. 1.10 For services Services that are pre-arranged and agreed upon with a Physician prior to the scheduled sessions, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician the prorated session rate to the nearest thirty (30) minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the servicesServices. 1.11 Medical Advisors shall not deviate from a three and a half (3.5) hour session without prior approval from their direct report at WorkSafeBC. Upon approval, prorating detailed in Article sections 1.10 and 1.11 of Schedule C shall apply.

Sessional Services. 1.1 WorkSafeBC will seek appropriate solutions to address specific service needs under which WorkSafeBC will enter into agreements with individual Physicians to provide services to WorkSafeBC on a sessional basis. 1.2 WorkSafeBC has the sole responsibility to determine the programs, location, number and type of service arrangements according to caseload needs and to varying regional conditions affecting care. 1.3 The programs in number and scope shall be sufficient to meet the needs as determined by WorkSafeBC and notwithstanding Article 1.8 of Schedule C, Sessional Services agreed upon during negotiations for this Agreement with respect to Physicians, may include only non fee-for-service funding arrangements and individual contracts for services. 1.4 The specific terms and conditions for the provision of the services shall be described in the individual contract(s) between WorkSafeBC and the individual Physician or group of Physicians who are providing the service(s). Any Sessional Agreements entered into shall equal or exceed fee-for-service payment levels for comparable services delivered in similar settings. 1.5 Individual service contracts, while similar in detail, do not constitute identification of a group of Physicians. 1.6 The format, language, and content of individual agreements will be consistent with standard WorkSafeBC contracts. 1.7 Individual contracts must contain the following standard WorkSafeBC terms and conditions:  • A statement the individual contract is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;  • Names and contact information for the Parties to the contract;  • The term of the contract, including any renewal option;  • Statement of services to be provided (by whom, where and when);  • Terms of payment and invoicing;  • A provision requiring WorkSafeBC, when it is defending against an action involving the contracted Physician, to take into consideration, and to take appropriate steps, to avoid any adverse impact on the professional status or reputation of the Physician(s) involved by its decision with respect to settlement;  • Language incorporating WorkSafeBC‘s policies and processes with respect to confidentiality and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, records and audit rights, technology and data requirements, criminal records check, conflict of interest and harassment, right of set-off, occupational health and safety, threats and hazards, registration and assessment with WorkSafeBC, compliance with laws and regulations, insurance requirements, indemnification, force majeure, independence, assignment, scheduling, standards of conduct, dispute resolution, general notice, termination, laws, headings, singular/ plural, survivability, severability, entire agreement, corporate ethics statement and a confidentiality agreement, privacy protection schedule; 1.8 WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a sessional rate based upon three and a half (3.5) hours per session, according to the WorkSafeBC-Doctors of BC Agreement in effect at the time the Physician provides Services. Each three and a half (3.5) hour session shall not include any breaks or meal periods. 1.9 For services provided that are greater or less than a 3.5 hour session, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a prorated sessional rate to the nearest thirty (30) minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the services. 1.10 For services that are pre-arranged and agreed upon with a Physician prior to the scheduled sessions, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician the prorated session rate to the nearest thirty (30) minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the services. 1.11 Medical Advisors shall not deviate from a three and a half (3.5) hour session without prior approval from their direct report at WorkSafeBC. Upon approval, prorating detailed in Article 1.10 and 1.11 of Schedule C shall apply.

Sessional Services. 1.1 WorkSafeBC will seek appropriate solutions to address specific service needs under which WorkSafeBC will enter into agreements with individual Physicians to provide services to WorkSafeBC on a sessional basis. 1.2 WorkSafeBC has the sole responsibility to determine the programs, location, number and type of service arrangements according to caseload needs and to varying regional conditions affecting care. 1.3 The programs in number and scope shall be sufficient to meet the needs as determined by WorkSafeBC and notwithstanding Article section 1.8 of Schedule C, Sessional Services agreed upon during negotiations for this Agreement with respect to Physicians, may include only non fee-for-service funding arrangements and individual contracts for services. 1.4 The specific terms and conditions for the provision of the services shall be described in the individual contract(s) between WorkSafeBC and the individual Physician or group of Physicians who are providing the service(s). Any Sessional Agreements entered into shall equal or exceed fee-for-service payment levels for comparable services delivered in similar settings. 1.5 Individual service contracts, while similar in detail, do not constitute identification of a group of Physicians. 1.6 The format, language, and content of individual agreements will be consistent with standard WorkSafeBC contracts. 1.7 Individual contracts must contain the following standard WorkSafeBC terms and conditions:  • A statement the individual contract is subject to the terms and conditions contained in this Agreement;  • Names and contact information for the Parties to the contract;  • The term of the contract, including any renewal option;  • Statement of services to be provided (by whom, where and when);  • Terms of payment and invoicing;  • A provision requiring WorkSafeBC, when it is defending against an action involving the contracted Physician, to take into consideration, and to take appropriate steps, to avoid any adverse impact on the professional status or reputation of the Physician(s) involved by its decision with respect to settlement;  and • Language incorporating WorkSafeBC‘s WorkSafeBC’s policies and processes with respect to confidentiality and the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, records and audit rights, technology and data requirements, criminal records check, conflict of interest and harassment, right of set-off, occupational health and safety, threats and hazards, registration and assessment with WorkSafeBC, compliance with laws and regulations, insurance requirements, indemnification, force majeure, independence, assignment, scheduling, standards of conduct, dispute resolution, general notice, termination, laws, headings, singular/ plural, survivability, severability, entire agreement, corporate ethics statement and a confidentiality agreement, privacy protection schedule;. 1.8 WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a sessional rate based upon three and a half (3.5) hours per session, according to the WorkSafeBC-Doctors of BC Agreement in effect at DocuSign Envelope ID: 2301B23C-8FB5-42D2-8B32-28FD02A42251 the time the Physician provides Services. Each three and a half (3.5) hour session shall not include any breaks or meal periods. 1.9 For services Services provided that are greater or less than a 3.5 hour session, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician a prorated sessional rate to the nearest thirty (30) 30 minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the servicesServices. 1.10 For services Services that are pre-arranged and agreed upon with a Physician prior to the scheduled sessions, WorkSafeBC shall pay the Physician the prorated session rate to the nearest thirty (30) 30 minutes for the actual period of time the Physician provides the servicesServices. 1.11 Medical Advisors shall not deviate from a three and a half (3.5) hour session without prior approval from their direct report at WorkSafeBC. Upon approval, prorating detailed in Article sections 1.10 and 1.11 of Schedule C shall apply.