Staffing Issues. Nurses are encouraged and expected to notify their supervisor and/or manager of staffing issues. To report staffing issues in writing, nurses must utilize the mutually agreed electronic form entitled KMC Staffing/Patient Concerns. Upon completion, the electronic form automatically will be routed to the Vice President for Patient Care, co-chairs of the Conference Committee, and the nurse who filed the report. The nurse is responsible for routing the form to his or her manager. The nurse must initiate a discussion with his or her supervisor and/or manager regarding the staffing issue of concern to the nurse prior to filing the report, but such discussions shall not prevent the submission of a report in the event that the staffing issue remains unresolved. The Vice President for Patient Care or designee will respond within one (1) month in writing to each nurse submitting such a report. Conference Committee participants may choose to review or otherwise make recommendations regarding staffing issues raised by these reports.
Staffing Issues. During the first twelve (12) months after the Effective Date, Provider shall give written notice to Company (a “Staffing Notice”) within ten (10) days of the occurrence of either of the following: (i) more than ten percent (10%) of the employees (including all full-time and part-time employees) of Provider that have performed, or are scheduled to perform, Services either have (a) resigned their positions with Provider, (b) had their employment or engagement with Provider terminated by Provider, or (c) been assigned or proposed to be assigned by Provider to work for or on behalf of other clients of Provider; or (ii) Provider does not reasonably anticipate that it will have a sufficient number of qualified employees to complete the Services in a timely manner and consistent with the requirements of this Agreement. In the event such staffing issue occurs, Provider shall not be relieved from its obligations to provide the Services hereunder, and no later than ten (10) days after Provider provides such Staffing Notice, Provider shall develop and submit to Company for Company’s approval an action plan (a “Staffing Action Plan”) pursuant to which Provider shall retain a sufficient number of new employees, or otherwise assign employees from other divisions or Affiliates of Provider, to perform Services and to cause the Services to be completed in a timely manner and consistent with the requirements of this Agreement. Upon Company’s approval of a Staffing Action Plan, Provider shall promptly and diligently implement such Company-approved Staffing Action Plan. Upon Company’s request and otherwise on a monthly basis after Company’s approval of a Staffing Action Plan, Provider shall provide Company with a written report describing any changes in Provider’s staffing of the Services and any other facts and circumstances which may impact Provider’s ability to provide adequate staffing to timely perform the Services in a manner consistent with the requirements of this Agreement.
Staffing Issues. 1. The Unions acknowledge that due to the severity and uncertainty of the COVID-19 pandemic, flexibility is needed in the scheduling, assignment, and floating of staff within each site. This may include, but not be limited to, temporarily eliminating sister units and closed units (other than closed COVID-19 units), associates/members performing duties outside of their normal job descriptions, rotation of staff and shifts, and hours and days of work, to accommodate patient care needs. The Employers commit to having a daily call to address any concerns in the manner in which this language is implemented and utilized.
Staffing Issues. 22.1 The Trust shall at all times during the Service Period using its own skill and judgement commensurate with Good Industry Practice employ sufficient persons of sufficient abilities and skills for the proper performance of the Services in accordance with this Agreement, the agreed Annual Service Delivery Plan and prevailing health and safety guidance.
Staffing Issues. 3.2.1 The purpose of this clause is to provide a means to resolve issues at a department level where insufficient numbers of employees are available to cover the workload of an area or department. The following provisions should be followed to attempt to resolve such an issue:
Staffing Issues. Housekeeping shall be increased to one full-time equivalent (1 FTE) - (Monday – Friday – 7:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.) – every fourth (4th) week.
Staffing Issues. 2 The Hospital further recognizes the responsibility of the Committee to 3 consider staffing issues.
Staffing Issues. Immediate problems regarding staffing will be addressed by an appropriate Union official and a representative of the Employer. All other matters regarding staffing will be referred to the Facility Communications Committee. ARTICLE 36 - FACILITY COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE 36.1 Labor and Management Committee: A Facility Communications Committee, composed of not less than two (2) nor more than four (4) employees, and at least one (1) representative of the Employer, will meet every month to discuss facility issues dealing with workload, quality patient care, infectious disease control and other no contractual issues.
Staffing Issues. It is recognised by the school governing bodies concerned and relevant executive bodies of partners that the joint collaborative committee has delegated powers and therefore is the “accountable body”. The collaborative committee may engage partners to employ staff although the day to day management of such staff will be through the appropriate line management structure of one of the relevant partner. This will be each case/will be determined by the joint committee upon establishment of the post. The collaborating partners will ensure, as far as possible security of employment for employees through careful forward planning. The joint committee will liaise with Education Leeds Personnel prior to the advertisement of any post to determine the nature of the post: for example, whether it will be a fixed-term contract of less than two years due to specific grant funding, or a temporary contract to complete a specific project. However, it is recognised that from time to time the needs / and or resources of the partnership may lead to reduced staffing requirements. Therefore, prior to the employment of any staff, the joint committee will determine, the respective liabilities of all members based. A service level agreement will be completed once the post has been agreed. Where an employee is employed by the joint committee to support extended services provision the performance management of the individual will be undertaken by the line manager of the partner where the person is based. Such performance management will be informed by contributions from partner organisations with whom the employee works. In relation to complaints against members of staff, the collaborating governing bodies will ensure that the joint committee determines the line management of any staff employed. Any complaint should, in the first instance, be referred to the line manager, who should endeavour to resolve the matter informally, to the satisfaction of the complainant. If the complainant is still dissatisfied, the line manager should arrange for an investigation to be carried out. In the event of an appeal, a panel should be set up comprising of three governors from the joint committee who have not previously been involved in the complaint. In addition, the joint committee’s decision on line management arrangements will also provide a line management route for disciplinary and capability issues, staff grievance, attendance management and safeguarding issues (including registration require...
Staffing Issues. Nine (9) Boards mentioned that they do not have the staff time to dedicate to prevention services in the schools. According to one Board, often the only mental health services provided to the schools is during a time of crisis intervention. Solution: One Board, Ashland County MHRS Board, has hired one FTE to work on mental health issues in the schools. This staff person has been so successful that there is now a need to expand the staffing of this program.
