Meeting
What: Local Unit Meeting/ Brown Bag Lunch
When: Tuesday, Feb 23rd at Noon
Where: Room 201 at State Street office
Discussion will include 2010 Furlough requirements and expectations.
Please contact me with any questions or concerns that you may have so that we can add them to our agenda.
Sincerely,
Ed Zercher BSN, RN
WSNA Nurse Representative
206‑575‑7979 Ext 3022
ezercher@wsna.org
News
12/1/09 - Attention All Whatcom HD Nurses!
As many of you have already been notified through the November 30th “Benefit Alert” sent out by HR, there are a few changes taking place in your Medical Cap Plan for 2010.
A couple of options were proposed earlier in the month and after feedback from union representatives and the medical advisory committee, the County elected to move forward with these recommendations. Changes include emergency room co-pays, annual deductibles, mental health coverage, domestic partner coverage, diabetic education and transplant maximum increases.
For any questions about any of these changes including the County’s Section 125 plan, please contact HR at ext. 56802 to get a full benefit packet.
Have a Great Holiday Season!
Ed Zercher, BSN, RN
WSNA Nurse Representative
(206) 575-7979, ext 3022
ezercher@wsna.org
10/9/09 - Vote Passes
To all Whatcom Health District Nurses:
The vote for proposed Furlough and related Letter of Understanding took place Wednesday, September 30th. The vote passed by majority vote and nurses have already been proactive in facilitating this process.
A BIG thanks for all of your input into this process. Your questions and concerns have allowed your Local Unit Officers to consider all options and make informed decisions.
Sincere thanks again,
Edward Zercher, BSN RN
WSNA Nurse Representative
(206) 575-7979/(800) 231-8482, Extension 3022
FAX: (206) 575-1908
575 Andover Park West, Suite 101
Seattle, WA 98188
ezercher@wsna.org
The issue of meal and rest breaks has plagued nurse for many years. It has never been about nurses not wanting to take their breaks. It is about real concerns related to staffing and the ability to provide SAFE Patient Care. It is about hospitals having enough STAFF to meet the requirements of the law to provide rest breaks.
Missed meal and rest breaks have a direct relationship to short staffing which can lead to unsafe patient care. Missed meal and rest breaks are a direct result of the lack of commitment to provide adequate staffing. Missed meal and rest breaks force you to work exhausted and lead to increased medical and medication errors, thus putting both Your Patients - and YOU - in jeopardy.
We don’t think it is unreasonable to expect to be able to stop and rest for 15 minutes every 4 hours … do you?
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