Common use of Vacation Scheduling Clause in Contracts

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirty

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st When unusual circumstances warrant an exception, amounts greater than one (1 ) year can be carried over with the approval of each yearan employee's DOPCS and the Campus Director of Human Resources. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number choice of vacation days remaining which must time for bargaining unit members will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedUniversity seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the University, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriated coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not apply. No employee may request more than two (2) weeks vacation during the prime vacation period until such time as all vacations have been scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth in this Article. Employees may not pyramid any personal leave days during vacation time unless special permission has been obtained from the Director of Patient Care Services. Approved vacation time requires the signature of the Nurse Manager and Director of Patient Care Services. Written approval of vacation time will be given to the employee no later than March 15. Vacation time may be taken as one (1) or more single days, or one (1) or more single weeks. Employees wishing to maintain the integrity of their regular scheduled weekend and forego the weekend with the vacation period must do so in writing. For employees working twelve (12) hour or ten (10) hour shifts, vacation days will be taken as twelve (12) or ten (10) hour days. Individual vacation days can be requested; and such requests will not be unreasonably denied. Only fourteen (14) consecutive days off will be granted during prime time. More than one (1) employee per work unit/department and work shift may be scheduled for vacation at one time provided that appropriate coverage for the unit/department is not affected. Employees are not responsible for providing staff coverage as a basis and not decided by seniorityfor the approval of requested vacation time unless the employee's work schedule has already been posted. A request must be submitted An employee may use vacation days on an emergency basis for the care of a minimum sick family member or member of thirtythe employee's household, subject to the submission of appropriate documentation when required.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s Hospital's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University Hospital in a manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the UniversityHospital, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time except that if a staff member becomes hospitalized for any portion of that vacation and wishes to have the time hospitalized charged to sick time, he/she must notify his/her department head as soon as possible and request the use of accumulated sick time. Such notifications and requests may be made by telephone, email or letter, but if by phone, should be confirmed by email or letter. No sick time will be credited unless supporting medical evidence verifying the hospitalization is presented by the staff member upon return to work. The University Hospital may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for the period June 1 through November 30 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks must be planned and requested by February 15th of each “vacation year” of April . A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 8th. Vacation requests for the period December 1 through March May 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February September 15th of each year. The A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by October 8th. For each vacation period, the staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation time are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University Hospital seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtythirty (30) days before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement of the staff member and his/her department head/designee. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, shall not be responsible for providing staff coverage as a basis for approval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s Hospital's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University Hospital in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the UniversityHospital, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University Hospital may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st When unusual circumstances warrant an exception, amounts greater than one (1) year can be carried over with the approval of each yearan employee's Director of Patient Care Services and the Chief Human Resources Officer. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number choice of vacation days remaining which must time for negotiations unit members will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedHospital seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks’ vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the Hospital, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriated coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not apply. No employee may request more than two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period until such time as all vacations have been scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth in this Article. Employees may not pyramid any personal leave days during vacation time unless special permission has been obtained from the Director of Patient Care Services. Approved vacation time requires the signature of the employee’s nursing unit’s manager or designee. Written approval of vacation time will be given to the employee no later than March 15. Vacation time may be taken as one (1) or more single days, or one (1) or more single weeks. Employees wishing to maintain the integrity of their regular scheduled weekend and forego the weekend with the vacation period must do so in writing. For employees working twelve (12) hour or ten (10) hour shifts, vacation days will be taken as twelve (12) or ten (10) hour days. Individual vacation days can be requested; and such requests will not be unreasonably denied. Only fourteen (14) consecutive days off will be granted during prime time. More than one (1) employee per work unit/department and work shift may be scheduled for vacation at one time provided that appropriate coverage for the unit/department is not affected. Employees are not responsible for providing staff coverage as a basis and not decided by seniorityfor the approval of requested vacation time unless the employee's work schedule has already been posted. A request must be submitted An employee may use vacation days on an emergency basis for the care of a minimum sick family member or member of thirtythe employee's household, subject to the submission of appropriate documentation when required.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st When unusual circumstances warrant an exception, amounts greater than one (1 ) year can be carried over with the approval of each yearan employee's DOPCS and the Campus Director of Human Resources. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number choice of vacation days remaining which must time for bargaining unit members will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedUniversity seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks’ vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the University, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriated coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come basis and first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not decided by seniorityapply. A No employee may request must be submitted a minimum of thirtymore than two

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time except that if a staff member becomes hospitalized for any portion of that vacation and wishes to have the time hospitalized charged to sick time, he/she must notify his/her department head as soon as possible and request the use of accumulated sick time. Such notifications and requests may be made by telephone, email or letter, but if by phone, should be confirmed by email or letter. No sick time will be credited unless supporting medical evidence verifying the hospitalization is presented by the staff member upon return to work. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for the period June 1 through November 30 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks must be planned and requested by February 15th of each “vacation year” of April . A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 8th. Vacation requests for the period December 1 through March May 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February September 15th of each year. The A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by October 8th. For each vacation period, the staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation time are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtythirty (30) days before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement of the staff member and his/her department head/designee. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, shall not be responsible for providing staff coverage as a basis for approval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the UniversityHospital’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University Hospital in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the UniversityHospital, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University Hospital may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more ormore staff members request the same time period, University Hospital seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted no less than one (1) week before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement with the department head/designee. The Hospital will respond in writing to all written requests within one (1) week of submission. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a minimum week, 24 hours a day, shall not be required to find replacement coverage for themselves as a condition of thirtyapproval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted. Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital has at all times the discretion to deny vacation requests based upon its operational needs, including staffing.

Vacation Scheduling. (a) Vacation shall be taken in the vacation year following the vacation year in which it was earned . (b) Employees are expected to take two (2) weeks of their vacation entitlement during the months of July and/or August. (c) The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount a two-week period or two periods of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15thone week each. A staff member may carry a maximum week block shall be determined as five (5) consecutive working days, exclusive of one weekends and/or holidays. (1d) year of accrued Employees who have taken their two weeks vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each yearin (i) above, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) and who are entitled to three or more weeks of vacation, shall be entitled to take one week of vacation, one day at a time with one day of vacation pay if not taken previously. Employees must be planned and requested by February 15th apply in writing at least one (1) week ahead of each yearthe day which the employee wishes to take as part of his/her vacation. The staff member Supervisor will submit three respond to said request within 24 hours. The Company shall not be required to grant the same vacation day, when the volume of requests affect the Company’s ability to meet our Customer’s schedules. (3e) choices Following the scheduling of the partial workforce which may be required during the vacation time in order period, the employees will be surveyed by seniority, classification, department and shift to schedule their remaining weeks of priorityvacation. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and At least two (2) or more staff members request weeks of the same time period, University seniority employee’s vacation entitlement must be scheduled at this time. (f) The Company will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to grant vacation requests for based upon production requirements, available skills, and employee seniority standing during the upcoming year. Any Survey period. (g) All vacation requests submitted weeks or days requested after February 15th, including those of less than (1) weekthe survey has been completed and vacations granted, will be treated based on a first come basis production requirements and not decided by senioritythe order which the vacation requests are submitted. A In the event of more than one employee(s) in the same classification, department and shift, submitting their request must for vacation on the same day, and requesting the same vacation day(s), the senior employee(s) will be submitted a minimum granted his/her request first. (h) The third or fourth week of thirtyvacation, shall be scheduled with the Company prior to April 1st of the current vacation year.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s 's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. _ A staff member may carry can-y a maximum of one (1) year of accrued accrned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s 's department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s 's request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, l St\ including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtythirty (30) days before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement with the depmiment head/designee. A written response to the request will be provided within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, shall not be required to find replacement coverage for themselves as a condition of approval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted. Notwithstanding the above, the University has at all times the discretion to deny vacation requests based upon its operational needs, including staffing.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s Hospital's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University Hospital in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the UniversityHospital, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University Hospital may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st When unusual circumstances warrant an exception, amounts greater than one (1) year can be carried over with the approval of each yearan employee's Director of Patient Care Services and the Chief Human Resources Officer. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number choice of vacation days remaining which must time for bargaining unit members will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedHospital seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks’ vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the Hospital, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriated coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not apply. No employee may request more than two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period until such time as all vacations have been scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth in this Article. Employees may not pyramid any personal leave days during vacation time unless special permission has been obtained from the Director of Patient Care Services. Approved vacation time requires the signature of the employee’s nursing unit’s manager or designee. Written approval of vacation time will be given to the employee no later than March 15. Vacation time may be taken as one (1) or more single days, or one (1) or more single weeks. Employees wishing to maintain the integrity of their regular scheduled weekend and forego the weekend with the vacation period must do so in writing. For employees working twelve (12) hour or ten (10) hour shifts, vacation days will be taken as twelve (12) or ten (10) hour days. Individual vacation days can be requested; and such requests will not be unreasonably denied. Only fourteen (14) consecutive days off will be granted during prime time. More than one (1) employee per work unit/department and work shift may be scheduled for vacation at one time provided that appropriate coverage for the unit/department is not affected. Employees are not responsible for providing staff coverage as a basis and not decided by seniorityfor the approval of requested vacation time unless the employee's work schedule has already been posted. A request must be submitted An employee may use vacation days on an emergency basis for the care of a minimum sick family member or member of thirtythe employee's household, subject to the submission of appropriate documentation when required.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtythirty (30) days before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement with the department head/designee. A written response to the request will be provided within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, shall not be required to find replacement coverage for themselves as a condition of approval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted. Notwithstanding the above, the University has at all times the discretion to deny vacation requests based upon its operational needs, including staffing.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtythirty (30) days before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement with the department head/designee. A written response to the request will be provided within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, shall not be required to find replacement coverage for themselves as a condition of approval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted. Notwithstanding the above, the University has at all times the discretion to deny vacation requests based upon its operational needs, including staffing.

Vacation Scheduling. (a) Vacation shall be taken in the vacation year following the vacation year in which it was earned . (b) Employees are expected to take two (2) weeks of their vacation entitlement during the months of July and/or August. (c) The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount a two-week period or two periods of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15thone week each. A staff member may carry a maximum week block shall be determined as five (5) consecutive working days, exclusive of one weekends and/or holidays. (1d) year of accrued Employees who have taken their two weeks vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each yearin (b) above, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) and who are entitled to three or more weeks of vacation, shall be entitled to take one week of vacation, one day at a time with one day of vacation pay if not taken previously. Employees must be planned and requested by February 15th apply in writing at least one (1) week ahead of each yearthe day which the employee wishes to take as part of his/her vacation. The staff member Supervisor will submit three respond to said request within 24 hours. The Company shall not be required to grant the same vacation day, when the volume of requests affect the Company’s ability to meet our Customer’s schedules. (3e) choices Following the scheduling of the partial workforce which may be required during the vacation time in order period, the employees will be surveyed by seniority, classification, department and shift to schedule their remaining weeks of priorityvacation. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and At least two (2) or more staff members request weeks of the same time period, University seniority employee’s vacation entitlement must be scheduled at this time. (f) The Company will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to grant vacation requests for based upon production requirements, available skills, and employee seniority standing during the upcoming year. Any Survey period. (g) All vacation requests submitted weeks or days requested after February 15th, including those of less than (1) weekthe survey has been completed and vacations granted, will be treated based on a first come basis production requirements and not decided by senioritythe order which the vacation requests are submitted. A In the event of more than one employee(s) in the same classification, department and shift, submitting their request must for vacation on the same day, and requesting the same vacation day(s), the senior employee(s) will be submitted a minimum granted his/her request first. (h) The third or fourth week of thirtyvacation, shall be scheduled with the Company prior to April 1st of the current vacation year.

Vacation Scheduling. ‌ The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersmember. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 1st to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April the period June 1 through March 31 that November 30 which involve the use of one one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Vacation requests for the period December 1 through May 31 which involve the use of one (1) or more weeks must be planned and requested by September 15th of each year. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by October 15th. For each vacation period, the staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation time are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtythirty (30) days before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement of the staff member and his/her department head/designee. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. In order to provide for the continuity of care for inmates/patients, staff will be expected to identify coverage for the requested vacation period. Supervisors as necessary will intervene if this presents a problem for the employee to find a co-worker to provide coverage and will assign such. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks.

Vacation Scheduling. ‌ The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st When unusual circumstances warrant an exception, amounts greater than one (1 ) year can be carried over with the approval of each yearan employee's DOPCS and the Campus Director of Human Resources. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number choice of vacation days remaining which must time for bargaining unit employees will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedUniversity seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks’ vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the University, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriated coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come basis first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not apply. No employee may request more than two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period until such time as all vacations have been scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth in this Article. Employees may not pyramid any personal leave days during vacation time unless special permission has been obtained from the Director of Patient Care Services. Approved vacation time requires the signature of the Nurse Manager and Director of Patient Care Services. Written approval of vacation time will be given to the employee no later than March 15. Vacation time may be taken as one (1) or more single days, or one (1) or more single weeks. Employees wishing to maintain the integrity of their regular scheduled weekend and forego the weekend with the vacation period must do so in writing. For employees working twelve (12) hour or ten (10) hour shifts, vacation days will be taken as twelve (12) or ten (10) hour days. Individual vacation days can be requested; and such requests will not decided by senioritybe unreasonably denied. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtyOnly fourteen

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each yearWhen unusual circumstances warrant an exception, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise amounts greater than one (1) year can be carried over with the staff member approval of the number Administrator of Nursing Services and the Director of Human Resources. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, the choice of vacation days remaining which must time for bargaining unit members will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedUniversity seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the University, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriate coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not apply. No employee may request more than two (2) weeks vacation during the prime vacation period until such time as all vacations have been scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth in this Article. Employees may not pyramid any personal leave days during vacation time unless special permission has been obtained from the Administrator of Nursing Services. Approved vacation time requires the signature of the Nurse Manager or their designee. Written approval of vacation time will be given to the employee no later than March 15. Vacation time may be taken as one (1) or more single days, or one (1) or more single weeks. Employees wishing to maintain the integrity of their regular scheduled weekend and forego the weekend with the vacation period must do so in writing. More than one (1) employee per work unit/department and work shift may be scheduled for vacation at one time provided that appropriate coverage for the unit/department is not affected. Employees are not responsible for providing staff coverage as a basis and not decided by seniorityfor the approval of requested vacation time unless the employee's work schedule has already been posted. A request must be submitted An employee may use vacation days on an emergency basis for the care of a minimum sick family member or member of thirtythe employee's household, subject to the submission of appropriate documentation when required.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member employee will, subject to the University’s 's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University in a manner designed to ensure insure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s an employee's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member an employee during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff membersemployees. The prime vacation periods will normally shall be June defined as December 1 through January 15, and Memorial Day through Labor Day. After successful completion of the initial probationary period, December 1 to January 15thvacation allowance must be taken by the end of the calendar year following the calendar year in which it was accrued. A staff member An employee may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued earned vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st When unusual circumstances warrant an exception, amounts greater than one (1 ) year can be carried over with the approval of each yearan employee's DOPCS and the Campus Director of Human Resources. Subject to proper patient care and operational needs, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number choice of vacation days remaining which must time for bargaining unit employees will be used by determined within the end work unit on the basis of the calendar year or forfeitedUniversity seniority. Employees within one work unit shall not be denied vacation time due to vacation time scheduled in another unit. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April 1 through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation31, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member employee will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members employees request the same time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests requests. Should this occur, the employee will be presented with the dates of available vacation weeks after the "vacation planner" has been completed; with request for vacation responded to in writing within seven (7) calendar days of receipt. A maximum of two (2) weeks’ vacation will be granted in the prime vacation period from December 1 to January 15. This time will be granted on a seniority basis and will rotate. Employees are required to work either Christmas or New Year's. Requests to exceed the maximum two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period of December 1 to January 15 may be granted if the University, within its sole discretion, determines that appropriated coverage for the upcoming yearunit will not be affected. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less than (1) week, Requests will be treated handled on a first come basis first serve basis. In the event of multiple requests, seniority shall govern, but once vacation is granted bumping does not apply. No employee may request more than two (2) weeks’ vacation during the prime vacation period until such time as all vacations have been scheduled pursuant to the procedure set forth in this Article. Employees may not pyramid any personal leave days during vacation time unless special permission has been obtained from the Director of Patient Care Services. Approved vacation time requires the signature of the Nurse Manager and Director of Patient Care Services. Written approval of vacation time will be given to the employee no later than March 15. Vacation time may be taken as one (1) or more single days, or one (1) or more single weeks. Employees wishing to maintain the integrity of their regular scheduled weekend and forego the weekend with the vacation period must do so in writing. For employees working twelve (12) hour or ten (10) hour shifts, vacation days will be taken as twelve (12) or ten (10) hour days. Individual vacation days can be requested; and such requests will not decided by senioritybe unreasonably denied. A request must be submitted a minimum of thirtyOnly fourteen

Vacation Scheduling. 1. The vacation period will year shall be January 1st through December 31st. 2. Where the entire Company deems it necessary to have a one-week vacation shutdown period, the Company shall so notify the Union no later than December 15th of the preceding calendar year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must Shutdown periods shall normally be scheduled by in conjunction with a Company holiday. Unless otherwise agreed, all affected employees shall be scheduled to take vacation during the University in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the University, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s scheduled vacation may be charged to sick timeshutdown period. The University may restrict the amount of Company shall be under no obligation to provide work for employees who are entitled to no vacation time granted or whose vacation is exhausted prior to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the shutdown period. 3. Vacation days may be scheduled as follows: a. Vacation Requests Submitted by December 15th Employees shall state their preferences for vacation time on forms provided by the Company, and such preference sheets shall be submitted no later than December 15th of the following calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “vacation year” of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacationi.e., must be planned and requested by February December 15th of each year2017 for 2018 vacation preferences). The staff member Company shall respond to such vacation requests within fifteen (15) days, and will submit three (3) choices grant vacation in accordance with the following limitations and guidelines: i. Vacations outside the vacation shutdown period shall be scheduled in appropriate work groups by considering preferences of the employees and operating requirements of the Company. No more than 20% of the employees in any work group may be granted vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members request on the same workday. ii. Where more employees have requested vacation on their vacation sheets than operating requirements allow, the time period, University seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s request will shall be provided by March 15th. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests scheduled for the upcoming year. Any vacation employee or employees with the most Bargaining Unit seniority. b. Vacation Requests submitted after December 15th Vacation requests submitted after February 15thDecember 15th shall be granted on a first- come, including those first-served basis. Approval of less such requests shall be denied if at the time of the request the absence of the employee(s) requesting the personal time off would interfere with the ability to achieve production schedules, or if granting the request would result in more than (1) week20% of the employees in the work group scheduling vacation on that date. c. Single Day Requests for Vacation: Whenever possible, employees will be treated required to schedule vacation in advance of the date it is needed. Requests for vacation time may be called in on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must the date of the absence; however such requests may be submitted a minimum approved or denied at the discretion of thirtythe employee’s immediate supervisor.

Vacation Scheduling. The vacation period will be the entire year. The staff member will, subject to the University’s Hospital's operating requirements, have his/her choice of vacation time; it being recognized, however, that vacations must be scheduled by the University Hospital in manner designed to ensure the effective and efficient operation of the UniversityHospital, including staffing needs. No part of a staff member’s 's scheduled vacation may be charged to sick time. The University Hospital may restrict the amount of vacation time granted to a staff member during prime vacation periods to allow for equitable distribution of prime vacation time among staff members. The prime vacation periods will normally be June 1 through Labor Day, December 1 to January 15th. A staff member may carry a maximum of one (1) year of accrued vacation allowance forward into the next succeeding year. By September 1st of each year, a staff member’s 's department head/designee will advise the staff member of the number of vacation days remaining which must be used by the end of the calendar year or forfeited. Vacation requests for each “"vacation year” " of April through March 31 that involve the use of one (1) or more weeks of vacation, must be planned and requested by February 15th of each year. The staff member will submit three (3) choices of vacation time in order of priority. In situations in which choices of vacation are timely and two (2) or more staff members request the same time period, University Hospital seniority will prevail. A written response to the staff member’s 's request will be provided by March 15th15tl'. Failure to submit a vacation request by February 15th will result in loss of seniority status as it relates to vacation requests for the upcoming year. Any vacation requests submitted after February 15th, including those of less ofless than (1) week, will be treated on a first come basis and not decided by seniority. A request must be submitted no less than one (1) week before the effective date of the vacation, unless waived by mutual agreement with the department head/designee. The Hospital will respond in writing to all written requests within one (1) week of submission. With approval, vacation time may be taken as single or multiple days, single or multiple weeks. Staff members assigned to units that are open 7 days a minimum week, 24 hours a day, shall not be required to find replacement coverage for themselves as a condition of thirtyapproval of requested vacation time, including weekends, unless the vacation is requested after the schedule is posted. Notwithstanding the above, the Hospital has at all times the discretion to deny vacation requests based upon its operational needs, including staffing.