University of Michigan Professional Nurse Council
Article 14: Workload Review Committees
"When a problem of excessive workload arises, it must be addressed to ensure long-term viability of the unit, including quality of patient care and employee satisfaction..."
Resources
You can find the following documents on the JIT website HERE
WAC
In accordance with the new contract, Para 134A:
The University and Association will establish a Workload Advisory Committee ("WAC") for the following ongoing purpose(s):
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Perform a gap analysis of current state of all unit Workload Committees
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Build and provide Workload Education modules and resources
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Assess and then build/provide, including development of a repository, educational resources for ongoing Workload education
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Provide mentoring to Workload Chairs
MNA-UMPNC WAC MEMBERS:
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Kara Ayotte (co-chair)
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Marc Loftus (7W)
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Lisa Ryan (7D)
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Laura Jirasek (Infusion)
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Jill Winarski (AES)
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Jim Delvero (CNT)
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Shawn Tipton-Hendershot (NP)
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Brittany Johnson (OR/PACU)
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Jen VanDeWater (SWAT)
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Stephanie Petee (VVWH)