Staff Development Program. In service education and orientation programs shall be instituted and maintained, with programs posted in advance. In service education programs will be scheduled in an effort to accommodate varying work schedules. Orientation will consist of a basic comprehensive program in which the nurse will be oriented through a combination of instruction, conferences, floor and/or shift work. Newly hired nurses shall not be counted in the staffing complement during the first (2) weeks of orientation. The period of orientation may be shortened or lengthened upon mutual agreement between the nurse and supervisor. The procedures and content for such programs shall be appropriate subjects for discussion by the Labor Management Committee. Such programs shall be consistent with the standards established by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Hospitals. The Employer recognizes that the availability of continuing education opportunities for its employees is essential to assure quality patient care. A regular and on-going staff development program shall be maintained and made available to employees covered by this Agreement. The existence, content, and attendance requirements of the program shall be discussed and considered by the Labor Management Committee.
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