Workplace violence has been on the rise over the last few months. Please maintain, if possible, your personal space (approximately a two-arms length away) from patients. Don't block yourself in a room. Position yourself close to the door or exit. Stand aside the patient; not directly in front of them. Stay calm! Call for help from co-workers, Security and/or Buffalo Police. Stay safe! Fill out the Workplace Violence report. Call your supervisor. Take time away if needed to re-focus! We investigate all WPV reports during our H&S Committee Meetings.
Sharon Scime', RN, Health & Safety Director
If you are experiencing any Health & Safety issues with Covid-19, PPE, Work Place Violence, Environmental concerns, Safe Patient Handling, or any other issues, please don't hesitate to call me at 828-1133, extension 14. I am in the Local on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If urgent or time sensitive, call my cell at 716:697-1895.
Sharon Scime', Health & Safety Director
WHAT WILL HAPPEN IF I TRAVEL OUTSIDE OF THE AREA?
For people who are prevented from working solely to be in quarantine, the following progression will apply: ESL, PTO, then regular wages. The only exception to that would be people who travel despite the ban Catholic Health just put in place and then get quarantined as a result. Those individuals would be required to use PTO and then go without pay.
