INSPIRA at Mullica Hill (MH) has notified the 5621 members that they are restructuring the unit from a LRDP model to a LDP model to mimic Vineland with three separate and distinct units of Labor and Delivery (L&D), Mother/Baby (MB)
This workshop reviews risk factors and the unprecedented extent of workplace violence in healthcare. Participants will gain information to identify risks, strategies to respond to violent episodes, and the elements of effective violence prevention programs in their facilities.
As spring and summer are quickly approaching, we would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone regarding the “summer vacation” extended PTO scheduling process.
Please take a few minutes to read over the following as it is important as a union nurse to know and understand this process.
Our HPAE Inspira locals jointly filed grievances in 2021 regarding COVID testing protocols.
Inspira Health recently announced that the integration of Salem Medical Center into the health system is complete, as of Sunday. The hospital has been rebranded as Inspira Medical Center Mannington.
Our HPAE locals, representing all 6 campuses at Inspira, met with management this month to debrief the violent incident at Vineland.
We are excited to announce that we have come to an agreement with the Hospital that will create a “float” RN position.
The Nominations/Election Committee announces that there are five (5) officer positions up for election this year. The officer positions are President, Co-Vice Presidents, Secretary, Treasurer.
We know there are continuing problems with staffing. As of the meeting last month with management, incentives were to be continued. But they are offered at the discretion of management dependent on the need of the unit.
Our local joined HPAE members from across the state in Trenton to push for legislation outlining nurse to patient ratios. This would make ratios a law rather than letting staffing numbers be at the discretion of healthcare facilities
Reminder that the PTO request open period ends on February 28th. Some things to keep in mind as you finalize your requests...