Workload Management Strategies. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that staff and management in the Hospital have a responsibility to maintain a balanced workload and recognise the adverse effect that excessive workloads may have. The provision of adequate coverage when the staff member is on breaks or leave will be a priority to ensure the business needs are met and also to assist the staff member with workload management. The parties agree that staff and management should have access to a number of avenues to ensure that as changes or new processes are adopted, consideration will be given to achieving a balanced workload for staff. The process to follow in order to address workload concerns shall be as follows:
Workload Management Strategies. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that staff and management in the Hospital have a responsibility to maintain a balanced workload and recognise the adverse effect that excessive workloads may have. In addition the parties to this Agreement acknowledge that all staff and management have a duty to pursue appropriate strategies and work practices in order to identify and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
Workload Management Strategies. 2.2.1 The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that staff and management in the hospital have a responsibility to maintain a balanced workload and recognise the adverse effect that excessive or insufficient workloads may have. Such effects can include increased overtime including unpaid overtime, decreased paid time for office and administrative work, decreased paid time for down time and peer support, decreased client contact time, increased pressure to take on additional tasks and responsibilities. In addition the parties to this agreement acknowledge that all staff and management have a duty to pursue appropriate strategies and work practices in order to identify and eliminate unnecessary tasks.
Workload Management Strategies. 3.4.1 The parties agree that appropriate strategies should be implemented to maintain balanced and safe workloads, identify and eliminate unnecessary tasks and recognise the adverse effect that excessive or insufficient workloads may have on employees.
Workload Management Strategies. 3.3.1 The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that employees and management have a responsibility to maintain a balanced workload and recognise the adverse effect of excessive workloads.
Workload Management Strategies. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that staff and management in the Hospital have a responsibility to maintain a balanced workload in line with Best Practice models and recognise the adverse effect that excessive workloads may have. The parties also agree that staff and management have a responsibility to ensure that as changes or new processes are adopted, priority will be given to achieving a balanced and safe workload for staff. Matters of workload and safety shall initially be raised with the employee’s direct Manager/Coordinator/Team Leader through already established group forums and unit/service meetings. Workload Management issues will be a standing item for discussion in unit/service forums/meetings on a regular basis. If staff are not able to resolve an issue with their direct Manager, the matter shall be raised with the Executive Manager responsible for the area. If the matter remains unresolved, staff may seek the support of their representative to further discuss the matter with the Executive. If not resolved the matter should be referred to the LCC– Support Services which will meet on a three monthly basis. In considering staffing levels, the LCC – Support Services will develop criteria for service areas, based upon outcomes of staff involvement in group forums and service meetings, to ensure an appropriate standard is attained through;
Workload Management Strategies. 2.2.1 The parties agree that appropriate strategies should be implemented to maintain balanced and safe workloads, identify and eliminate unnecessary tasks and recognise the adverse effect that excessive or insufficient workloads may have on nurses.
Workload Management Strategies. The parties to this Agreement acknowledge that staff and management in the Hospital have a responsibility to maintain a balanced workload in line with Best Practice models and recognise the adverse effect that excessive workloads may have. The parties also agree that staff and management have a responsibility to ensure that as changes or new processes are adopted, priority will be given to achieving a balanced and safe workload for staff. Matters of workload and safety shall initially be raised with the employee’s direct Manager/Team Leader through already established group forums and service meetings. Workload Management issues will be a standing item for discussion in service meetings on a regular basis. If staff are not able to resolve an issue with their direct Manager, the matter shall be raised with the Executive Manager responsible for the area. If the matter remains unresolved, staff may seek the support of their nominated representative to further discuss the matter with the Executive. If not resolved the matter should be referred to the LCC. In considering staffing levels, the LCC - Clerical will develop criteria for service areas, based upon outcomes of staff involvement in group forums and service meetings, to ensure an appropriate standard is attained through;
