Attendance: Adam Castle, Matt Stenger, Crystal Kreklow, Ryan Cates, Steve Wilking, Kurt Crosby, Marvin Sullivan, Emilio Florez, Patrick Patterson, Zack Sowieja, Scott Melby, Carol Olsen, Lisa Vanderveen, Tudy Fowler, Melissa Gresczk, Michelle Chalin
Reflection/Celebration: Kurt-A member on Tamarak and Willow. Its been chaotic. This staff did a great job with a clients in crisis. Incident that happened on tamarak. Chaotic and turned out well. Supervisor Graves was up there using the chi vac. Everyone did a good job.
Standing Agenda Items:
Osha Information-Handout for Work Related injuries and Illnesses
Overtime Information-HR did not have access to these. They will email them to the union as soon as possible.
Old Business
Management
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AFSCME
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New Business
Management
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AFSCME
1. New Contract-Vacation requests when AFSCME competes with other bargaining units; LPN OT weekend bonus, comp bank increase: Cates: LPNs were addressed yesterday. New contract is they compete with MNA. Is that right? Carol: I am not sure, I will look into it. Cates: contract states that both units have to be a year out for vacation if they compete for spots. Tudy: MNA is 14 days or greater for a year out.
2. Unlocking upper landing door on Hickory Unit: Matte-it was originally locked due to issues with patients. But was just an agreement. We are asking to have it unlocked to create two exit points. This also helps complete rounds easier. The patients involved are no longer there. I worked there for 7 months. There were no females on upper landing. Only the lower landing. Lisa-We sometimes have mobility issues is why we don’t always have coed units. Pratt was involved at that time and it had to do with licensing. I think it is a good practice to have. It helps maintain the atmosphere. Also, it’s a safety feature with clients struggling. I understand it’s not ideal for rounds, but I think there is still a benefit. Matt-it creates a hazard with one exit point. Safety benefit to patients is untrue. Lisa-it’s a sectioned-out room and I think there is benefit. Matt-I would like to see the benefit how it...
