Common use of Investigatory Meetings Clause in Contracts

Investigatory Meetings. Nurses covered by this Agreement have the right to request Association representation at an investigatory interview conducted by the Hospital which the nurse believes might result in disciplinary action. Nurses who are asked to attend such an investigatory interview will be notified in advance of the general topic. In the event that a nurse is interviewed or otherwise notified of an investigation that could result in disciplinary action, the Hospital must notify the nurse of any resulting discipline within fourteen (14) days of such interview or submit a request for an extension to the Associationnotice or as otherwise mutually agreed. Investigatory meetings must be held face-to-face, through a video conference, or over the phone between the nurse and theirher/his supervisor, or her/his designee and union representative if requested by the employee. When contacting nurses about immediate patient care needs, practice concerns, or other potential work related issues that may lead to discipline outside their shift, supervisors shall use appropriate professional means of communication (e.g., calling by phone, texting, and a nurse’s personal email account) and shall not use social media (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat).