In Outbreak definition
In Outbreak means, in those larger facilities (see Appendix “D”) where multiple units or wards are separate and distinct within the facility, the “in outbreak” shall only apply to the specific unit “in outbreak” and not the entire facility, unless there is an outbreak of all wards/unit within the facility. For smaller facilities (see Appendix “D”) where there is no/minimal distinction of units or wards, “in outbreak” shall be considered to apply to the entire facility. - OR -
In Outbreak means in those larger facilities where multiple units or wards are separate and distinct within the facility, the “in outbreak” shall only apply to the specific unit in outbreak and not the entire facility, unless there is an outbreak of all wards/unit within the facility. For smaller facilities where there is no/minimal distinction of units or wards, “in outbreak” shall be considered to apply to the entire facility. Where a nurse(s) currently works in, has been Reassigned, or has been Redeployed to work in an Designated Inpatient COVID unit or in a unit/▇▇▇▇ facility designated “in outbreak”, the nurse(s) shall receive an allowance of $6.00 per hour for all hours worked including regular and overtime hours.
In Outbreak means in those larger facilities where multiple units or wards are separate and distinct within the facility, the “In Outbreak” shall only apply to the specific unit in outbreak and not the entire facility, unless there is an outbreak of all wards/unit within the facility. For smaller facilities where there is no/minimal distinction of units or wards, “In Outbreak” shall be considered to apply to the entire facility. Where an employee(s) currently works in, has been Reassigned, or has been Redeployed to work in an Designated Inpatient COVID unit or in a unit/▇▇▇▇ facility designated “In Outbreak”, the employee(s) shall receive an allowance of $5.00 per hour for each hour worked. In all circumstances described above, the employee(s) must work 50% or more of their shift in the designated COVID or Outbreak unit in order to be eligible for the allowance(s). The allowance under paragraph 9 is not applicable to employees working in a Personal Care Home or Intensive Care Unit.