Low Census and Layoff Clause Samples

Low Census and Layoff. Unanticipated declines in patient care requirements may result in the need to reduce nursing staff. Low census is defined as decline in patient volume and/or patient care requirements resulting in a temporary staff decrease. It is recognized by the parties that the basic policy shall be to use the Low Census procedure to accomplish short term staff reductions. When a reduction in patient care requirements occurs over an extended period, resulting in need for work force reduction or consolidation of services, the layoff procedure will be implemented.