ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR Sample Clauses

ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse and/or threatening behaviour is not tolerated. Staff is to be given dignity and respect. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. Abuse or threatening behavior shall include, but not be limited to the following: physical abuse, psychological abuse, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. It is agreed that when the employee is faced with the abovementioned abuse it may be necessary for that employee to leave the threatening situation and notify his/her immediate supervisor who will assess the situation and give further direction. It is agreed that no employee will be obligated to work with the resident one-on-one until a satisfactory resolution between the parties has been reached. In the event that a resident continues with the harassment following the above procedure, the staff member shall be given the opportunity to transfer to a different work area or be assigned a different resident. The multi-disciplinary team, which may include the employee that was involved in the incident, will do a full assessment of the situation. In the event that the resident knowingly and willingly continues the abusive behavior, it will be documented and the Employer will suggest the resident shall be referred to an appropriate facility.
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ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse and/or threatening behaviour is not tolerated. Staff is to be treated with dignity and respect. Abuse or threatening behaviour shall include, but not be limited to the following: Physical abuse Psychological abuse Emotional abuse Sexual abuse In order to provide and maintain an environment free of abuse/threatening behaviour, all residents, family members, volunteers and persons having practicing privileges shall be informed that abuse/threatening behaviour towards staff WILL NOT BE TOLERATED. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. It is agreed that when the employee is faced with the above mentioned abuse it may be necessary for that employee to leave the threatening situation and notify his/her immediate supervisor who will assess the situation and give further direction. In the event that the abuse is from a resident, it is agreed that no employee will be obligated to work with the resident one-on-one. In the event that a cognitive resident continues with the abuse/threatening behaviour, the staff member shall be given the opportunity to transfer to a different work area or be assigned a different resident. The incident will be documented on the resident care plan/chart with a clear course of action from staff to follow when providing care to the resident and a copy of the incident will be provided to the Director of Nursing. If the abuse/threatening behaviour involves a resident, the multi- disciplinary team, will do a full assessment of the situation and develop a plan of action. In the event that the resident knowingly and willingly continues the abusive behaviour, it will be documented and the Employer will suggest the resident shall be referred to an appropriate facility. If the abuse/threatening behaviour involves a non-resident, the management team will investigate the complaint and, it warranted, the individual will be put on notice that their behaviour is unacceptable. If the behaviour continues appropriate action will be taken.
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ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse and/or threatening behaviour by a competent resident is not tolerated. Staff are to be given dignity and respect. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. Abuse or threatening behaviour shall include, but not be limited to the following:  physical abuse,  psychological abuse,  emotional abuse, and  sexual abuse. If an employee is subject to such abuse or threatening behaviour, and the employee considers themselves at risk of harm, then the employee may withdraw from the immediate area provided the employee’s actions would not directly endanger the life, health or safety of the resident. The Employee shall immediately advise the on duty person in charge of such abuse or behaviour, and consult with this person as to how the issue should be addressed in the short term. The objective of any action should be to minimize any risk to the employee, while ensuring the safety and well-being of the resident. The employee must then contact her immediate supervisor, or if the supervisor is not available, the general manager. The employee will report the details of the incident, and upon request, will provide those details in a written form. The supervisor, or the general manager, as the case may be, will assess the situation, and give direction. If the supervisor and the general manager are not available, the employee may seek the assistance of other staff to deal with the immediate situation, including any risk of harm to the employees, while ensuring the resident’s life, health or safety is not directly endangered. No employee will be required to work one on one with a resident, if the employee has been subject to abuse, or threatening behaviour, the resident’s conduct has been addressed by the supervisor or general manager, and/or the employee still has reasonable grounds to believe they would be at risk. In those circumstances, if the employee’s concerns cannot be resolved, the Employer may assign a second employee to assist the first employee to provide care or services to the resident, or take steps to remove the resident from the workplace, or if there is a debate as to whether the employee’s concerns are reasonable, or the steps necessary to resolve the concerns, an Occupational Health & Safety Inspector may be notified, and the relevant provisions of the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and this Collective Agreement, apply.
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ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse and/or threatening behaviour is not tolerated. Staff are to be given dignity and respect. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. Abuse or threatening behaviour shall include, but not be limited to the following: physical abuse, psychological abuse, emotional abuse and sexual abuse. It is agreed that when the employee is faced with the above mentioned abuse it may be necessary for that employee to leave the threatening situation and notify immediate supervisor who will assess the situation and give further direction. It is agreed that no employee will be obligated to work with the resident one-on-one until a satisfactory resolution between the parties has been reached. In the event that a resident continues with the harassment following the above procedure, the staff member shall be given the opportunity to transfer to a different work area or be assigned a different resident. The multi disciplinary team, which may include the employee that was involved in the incident, will do a assessment of the situation. In the event that the resident knowingly and willingly continues the abusive behaviour, it will be documented and the Employer will suggest the resident shall be referred to an appropriate facility. Park Retirement Community Nursing Home CAW-Canada Full Time Bargaining Unit LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING Between PARK RETIREMENT COMMUNITY NURSING HOME And THE NATIONAL AUTOMOBILE, AEROSPACE, TRANSPORTATION AND GENERAL WORKERS UNION OF CANADA (CAW-CANADA)
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ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR. The parties agree that abuse and/or threatening behaviour is not tolerated. Staff are to be treated with respect dignity and respect. Abuse or threatening behaviour shall include, but not be limited to the following: Physical abuse Psychological abuse Emotional abuse Sexual abuse In order to provide and maintain an environment free of abuse/threatening behaviour all residents, family members, volunteers and persons having practising privileges shall be informed that abuse/threatening behaviour towards staff will not be tolerated. There will be no backlash or retaliation for the lodging of a complaint or participation in an investigation made in good faith. It is agreed that when the employee is faced with the abovementioned abuse it may be necessary for that employee to leave the threatening situation and notify his/her immediate supervisor who will assess the situation and give further direction. It is agreed that no employee will be obligated to work with the resident one-on-one until a satisfactory resolution between the parties has been reached. In the event that a resident continues with the harassment following the above procedure, the staff member shall be given the opportunity to transfer to a different work area or be assigned a different resident. The multi disciplinary team, which may include the employee that was involved in the incident, will do a full assessment of the situation. In the event that the resident knowingly and willingly continues the abusive behaviour, it will be documented and the Employer will suggest the resident shall be referred to an appropriate facility.
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Related to ABUSE AND/OR THREATENING BEHAVIOUR

  • Violence (a) The parties agree that violence shall be defined as any incident in which an employee is abused, threatened or assaulted while performing his or her work. The parties agree it includes the application of force, threats with or without weapons and severe verbal abuse. The parties agree that such incidents will not be condoned. Any employee who believes he/she has been subjected to such incident shall report this to a supervisor who will make every reasonable effort to rectify the situation. For purposes of sub- article (a) only, employees as referred to herein shall mean all employees of the Employer.

  • Violence Against Women The parties hereby recognize and share the concern that women uniquely face situations of violence or abuse in their personal lives that may affect their attendance or performance at work. A woman who is in an abusive or violent personal or domestic situation will not be subjected to discipline without giving full consideration to the facts in the case of each individual and the circumstances surrounding the incident otherwise supportive of discipline. This statement of intent is subject to a standard of good faith on the part of the Employer, the Union and the affected employees and will not be utilized by the Union or the employees to subvert the application of otherwise appropriate disciplinary measures.

  • No Felony Criminal Convictions Contractor represents that neither Contractor nor any of its employees, agents, or representatives, including any subcontractors and employees, agents, or representative of such subcontractors, have been convicted of a felony criminal offense or that if such a conviction has occurred Contractor has fully advised System Agency in writing of the facts and circumstances surrounding the convictions.

  • Violence in the Workplace (a) The parties agree that violence shall be defined as any incident in which an employee is abused, threatened or assaulted while performing his or her work. The parties agree it includes the application of force, threats with or without weapons and severe verbal abuse. The parties agree that such incidents will not be condoned. Any employee who believes he/she has been subjected to such incident shall report this to a supervisor who will make every reasonable effort to rectify the situation. For purposes of sub-article (a) only, employees as referred to herein shall mean all employees of the Employer notwithstanding Article 2.12.

  • Abuse You agree to immediately notify us if you suspect fraudulent or abusive activity. If you so notify us, or we otherwise suspect fraudulent or abusive activity, you agree to cooperate with us in any fraud investigation and to use any fraud prevention measures we prescribe. Your failure to cooperate or to use such measures will result in your liability for all fraudulent usage or abusive activity associated with your Equipment (as defined below).

  • Behaviour No obscene or insulting language or disorderly behaviour shall be permitted. This includes any form of entertainment that may be considered lewd or inappropriate for a public place or that may offend or cause embarrassment to others.

  • Vandalism Or Malicious Mischief This peril does not include loss to property on the "residence premises", and any ensuing loss caused by any intentional and wrongful act com- mitted in the course of the vandalism or malicious mischief, if the dwelling has been vacant for more than 60 consecutive days immediately before the loss. A dwelling being constructed is not consid- ered vacant.

  • Covenant Against Gratuities The Contractor warrants that no gratuities (in the form of entertainment, gifts, or otherwise) were offered or given by the Contractor, or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any officer or employee of the State with a view toward securing the Contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to any determinations concerning the performance of the Contract. For breach or violation of this warranty, the State shall have the right to terminate the Contract, either in whole or in part, and any loss or damage sustained by the State in procuring on the open market any items which Contractor agreed to supply shall be borne and paid for by the Contractor. The rights and remedies of the State provided in this clause shall not be exclusive and are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or in equity.

  • Criminal Convictions Grantee certifies that neither it nor any officer, director, partner or other managerial agent of Grantee has been convicted of a felony under the Xxxxxxxx-Xxxxx Act of 2002, nor a Class 3 or Class 2 felony under Illinois Securities Law of 1953, or that at least five (5) years have passed since the date of the conviction. Grantee further certifies that it is not barred from receiving an Award under 30 ILCS 500/50-10.5, and acknowledges that Grantor shall declare the Agreement void if this certification is false (30 ILCS 500/50-10.5).

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