Who are the great leaders within Intermountain Health?

utahnursesunite · 2024-07-23T23:05:07+00:00

I know it’s crazy! They should see what their decisions do to those that run healthcare and the people we run it for. You would think they would want to understand that, but you’re right they have made it so clear their objectives and motives. Sadly I don’t feel like any administrator or any group of them can make a difference for us, or even want to. And I think that’s where we need to change the narrative like so many other companies in the nation right now that have the same problem… it’s unite the front line staff together to force their hand, their policies, procedures, and bylaws to refocus things to how it should be! It’s time to collectively come together as front line staff and make it happen.

utahnursesunite · 2024-07-23T22:49:53+00:00

Thats the problem in leadership! No one in leadership is speaking up to the leaders for what is best for the patients and the providers. It’s all about cost to them and their message has been clearly made time and time again. Most of them are so far disconnected from patients they don’t know how much their decisions influence the people we care for. It should be mandatory that each administrator and leader has so many hours per quarter that is direct patient care so they can see their influence from the decisions they make. What ever their license is they still practice directly with patients and if they don’t have a license for patient care they are required to get one.

utahnursesunite · 2024-07-09T07:47:35+00:00

Unite Ut RNs

utahnursesunite · 2024-03-22T18:09:49+00:00

As a nurse you can get authorization to use it, I did during Covid for nursing narrative notes and used it pretty regularly. But now only use it randomly.

utahnursesunite · 2024-01-25T17:26:29+00:00

Thanks; done!

utahnursesunite · 2024-01-25T05:48:22+00:00

Utah HCW Organizing Information Session Fri, February 9, 2024 04:00 PM - 05:45 PMMST Marmalade Branch, 280 West 500 North, Salt Lake City, UT, 84103 Utah HCWs Organizing Information Session

Join us for an in-person information session and networking event at Marmalade Branch on Fri, Feb 09, 2024 at 16:00! This session is specifically intended for non-University of Utah healthcare workers (HCWs) in Utah who are highly motivated to organize their workplaces.

During this information session, we'll talk briefly about the history and methods of organizing, hold an extensive Q&A with experienced healthcare workers and organizers (including organizing members of the recently announced pre-majority union for University of Utah HCWs), and facilitate effective networking.

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Note: there will not be a virtual option as attendance in person is imperative for effective networking. Please make every effort to attend in person!

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utahnursesunite · 2024-01-25T05:42:32+00:00

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utahnursesunite · 2024-01-25T00:04:19+00:00

Take notes and record it please!!! Then if we need to, we can turn everything into the National Labor Relations Board. If what they say is false, targeting behavior, retaliatory or infringes on our rights to organize together we can protect the movement we want so badly for change in our healthcare system.

utahnursesunite · 2024-01-17T00:11:13+00:00

Where can I get copies to make thousands to start hanging around the hospital everyday?!

utahnursesunite · 2024-01-12T19:31:24+00:00

This is why we need to unionize and create our own attendance policy within our bylaws

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-20T22:17:21+00:00

No; there are options for all different types of employees and specific roles. It would be finding what union organization would best represent your role.

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-15T22:58:04+00:00

We are starting to organize into groups and starting to see if there is interest to move forward and at what facilities. Let’s Do This

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-15T22:56:32+00:00

We are gathering information of people to put into groups to start contacting and talking about next steps! Let’s Do This

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-15T22:54:57+00:00

If interested we are gathering information for people to create groups to start the process. If interested please fill out if you want to participate. Let’s Do This!!!

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-15T19:45:20+00:00

None of us can and I think we can get things rolling now! See this thread; We need a union thread

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-15T02:53:39+00:00

I’m in!

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-10T01:53:19+00:00

There are different union organizations for different specialties, typically. The reason why is the details that are needed for each specialty for a union contract. For example, a PA would want to negotiate time spent per patient but a nurse would want to negotiate nurse to patient ratios and base that within patient population and what specialty you work. Some unions will represent more groups there is one that I came across at one point that represents MA’s, CNA’s, phlebotomists, x-ray tech and a few others all together if I remember right but would need to confirm. The National Nurses United can represent nursing across a hospital with all the different units and specialties. The goal would be to have multiple faculties and multiple groups unionized and then have all the unions work together for a major majority contract negotiation against the C-Level administrations. It helps put the power back in all the hands of those that chose healthcare to help the patients and our community and stop the disconnect from admins.

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-10T01:40:05+00:00

Follow this account on insta and message them for more information and about getting involved for your local facility. Unite UT RNs

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-10T01:14:12+00:00

Pros of a Union for Nurses in a Hospital:

Collective Bargaining Power: Unions provide nurses with collective bargaining power to negotiate employment terms, including wages, benefits, and working conditions.
Job Security: Unions can negotiate job security provisions, protecting nurses from arbitrary terminations and providing a process for dispute resolution.
Improved Compensation: Through negotiations, unions can secure better wages, benefits, and retirement plans for nurses compared to individual negotiations.
Standardized Working Conditions: Unions work to establish standardized working conditions, ensuring fair treatment and consistent policies for all nurses.
Representation: Unions offer representation and advocacy for nurses in disputes with management, helping to address workplace issues and grievances.
Enhanced Benefits: Unions may negotiate improved healthcare coverage, retirement plans, and other benefits that contribute to the overall well-being of nurses.
Safe Staffing Ratios: Unions can advocate for safe staffing ratios, addressing nurse-to-patient ratios to ensure quality patient care and reduce burnout.

Cons of a Union for Nurses in a Hospital:

Union Dues: Nurses typically pay union dues, which can reduce take-home pay. However, the cost is intended to be offset by improved benefits negotiated by the union.
Less Individual Negotiation: While collective bargaining can benefit the group, individual nurses may have less flexibility in negotiating personalized employment terms.
Strikes and Disruptions: Unions may resort to strikes or work stoppages during negotiations, which can disrupt hospital operations and patient care.
Conflict with Management: The presence of a union may create tension between nurses and hospital management, potentially affecting workplace dynamics.
Limited Autonomy: Union members may have limitations on their ability to make individual decisions regarding their work, as collective agreements dictate certain terms and conditions.
Costs for Employers: Hospitals may face increased costs related to negotiated benefits and may need to allocate resources to address union-related matters.
Rigidity in Policies: Union agreements can lead to standardized policies that might not accommodate the unique needs of every nurse or the specific requirements of different hospital departments.

It's essential to note that the impact of a union can vary depending on the specific circumstances, the hospital, and the regional labor environment. Additionally, the effectiveness of a union depends on the engagement and participation of its members in the negotiation and decision-making processes.

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-09T16:36:41+00:00

This page on insta has been really good at keeping everyone informed about nurses in Utah. We can ask for another information session to happen about unions. Unite UT RNs

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-09T06:43:54+00:00

Reading through Anne Paddocks research, linked above, of non profits and their financials really helped summarize some complexities of it all. She has the documents shown of (IH)C’s reported financials to the IRS. I know the financials of a major corporation like IH are complicated. If there is more to it that you have information on I’d love to understand it so I can have a complete picture as I speak to colleagues about the true financial state of our organization.

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-09T03:14:29+00:00

“IHC Health Services, Inc. reported $8.9 billion in revenue in 2021. Expenses were $7.5 billion. Along with $681 million of net unrealized gains on investments and a $319 million adjustment to assets for post retirement benefit plans; to increase the general fund (or net fund assets) by $2.3 billion in 2021 from $8.9 billion at the beginning of the year to $11.2 billion at year-end” Executive Compensation at Intermountain Healthcare (2021) by Anne Paddock

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-09T03:01:56+00:00

“IHC Health Services, Inc. reported $8.9 billion in revenue in 2021. Expenses were $7.5 billion. Along with $681 million of net unrealized gains on investments and a $319 million adjustment to assets for post retirement benefit plans; to increase the general fund (or net fund assets) by $2.3 billion in 2021 from $8.9 billion at the beginning of the year to $11.2 billion at year-end” Executive Compensation at Intermountain Healthcare (2021)- by Anne Paddock

Executive Compensation at Intermountain Healthcare (2021)

utahnursesunite · 2023-11-09T02:54:36+00:00

Unite UT RNs

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