Common use of IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY Clause in Contracts

IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY. An emergency is defined as a sudden, unplanned occurrence such as, but not limited to, a major fire, epidemic, earthquake, etc., which results in a dramatic increase in patient census or increase in acuity of illness. All qualified Nurses will be called to work before a Nurse will be assigned outside her/his area of normal expertise. Consistent with patient care, the Hospital will use reasonable efforts to alleviate the staffing problems created by the emergency.