INTERNAL AGENCY PROGRAM Sample Clauses
INTERNAL AGENCY PROGRAM. The intent of this article is to create an internal agency that would decrease the need for external agency staff. Any department that is in need of additional staff could implement this program. This does not prohibit the use of subcontracting per Article 34. This program will be considered in a department when the cost of agency staffing exceeds the anticipated cost of a reasonable premium for an internal agency for any specific classification.
55.1 Benefits to the Organization:
A. Decrease use of mandatory overtime;
B. Opportunities for part-time staff to make premium pay;
C. Opportunities for staff to work additional hours within a known environment at a higher pay rate;
D. The staff would be familiar with institutional policies, routines, procedures;
E. JCAHO compliance for HR standards would be met;
F. Cost for agency would decrease; and
G. Provision of method for additional staffing for census fluctuations, vacancies and call-ins.
55.2 Benefits to Employees/Union:
A. Decrease of mandatory overtime;
B. Increased staffing levels on units by qualified staff;
C. Premium pay above overtime; and
D. Opportunity within the organization to work extra hours without having to go to another organization
INTERNAL AGENCY PROGRAM. The intent of this article is to create an internal agency that would decrease the need for external agency staff. Any department that is in need of additional staff could implement this program. This does not prohibit the use of subcontracting per Article 34. This program will be considered in a department when the cost of agency staffing exceeds the anticipated cost of a reasonable premium for an internal agency for any specific classification.