Put Some Pressure on IT!!!!

Join Fred Katz, Juniper Arthurs, and David Baca as we talk about the 2020 ONA@RRMC contract.  We have a deal.  It includes raises, healthcare, and much much more. Ratification vote is going to be electronic and will be October 24th online. THANKS FOR ALL THE SUPPORT-Baca

Join Fred Katz, Juniper Arthurs, and David Baca as we go over mediation and the 2020 contract negotiations. The first mediation session was a disaster with no hospital proposals.  The tone has changed and now nurses have to decide on what to do next. Admin and leadership feel that they have the nurses in a position to accept a terrible deal.  Short staffing will continue under this current contract. PLEASE FILL OUT YOUR SURVEY   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz, Juniper Arthurs, and David Baca as we give you a negotiation update. The contract is expiring soon and it does not seem like the hospital cares very much to renew it.  The nurses at ARRMC must bind together and help to provide guidance in this time. Do we have the strength to fight back for better insurance against a tiered system of healthcare. Please fill out your survey and help guide the negotiation team. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RRMC-NEGOTIATION-SUPPORT?fbclid=IwAR3XEEAcbTwyO4onL7MuYWYm5_7Oh1P-GhQ44rWx6fjV92u9m9n2qhHhj8Q Thanks For listening- Baca  

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we cover the 3rd of 5 predetermined negotiation sessions.  The initial economic proposals are out on the table and we are reviewing them for you. Also to come are ETO proposals and other non economic proposals that directly affect you the nurses of Asante Rogue Regional. Finally we review your health insurance and the effect it has on your family.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we recap the 2nd negotiation session. The hospital and your negotiation team continue to meet with the hospital on WebEx. We review the hospitals non economic proposals and our own financial proposals.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we wrap up negotiation session #1. It is the age of social distancing and your negotiations are done via the web.  It was disappointing to say that we can not have observers for your negotiations until at least session #3. We talk about some of ONA's proposals and the need for attendance during the event even via Webex.  Also how you can stay in touch with your negotiators via facebook messenger.  This will be done during the negotiations via the messenger app. Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz, Juniper Arthurs, and David Baca for another episode of Put Some Pressure On IT!!!! COVID 19 enters its 3rd week in the valley.  Your negotiation team continues to negotiate COVID-19 working terms and conditions for you. At this time we go over all the COVID-19 terms and conditions that we have agreed to with the hospital as well as whats left.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join David Baca and special guest Tonsina Wells (filling in for Fred Katz) as we talk to Amanda Kotler. COVID-19 may be all around us but then again who the hell knows. Asante is working tirelessly to get the rogue valley prepared for the storm ahead. Amanda Kotler comes on to talk about all the changes that affect RRMC and the 250K population they serve.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca for a very special episode of Put Some Pressure on IT!!!!   We are talking all COVID-19 at ARRMC. Phoning in on speakerphone is Amanda Kotler VP for Nursing at ARRMC.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we begin to discuss the negotiation survey.  It is time to begin the march to negotiations.   We begin by the negotiation survey which is coming out this week. We ask the nurses of ARRMC to help us hone our strategies to whats important to them.   Further we talk about the information request.  This is the information we ask from the hospital to help us make our proposals.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we announce all the details of the 2019 Holiday party. We will also talk about the open houses going on throughout the hospital. Fred Katz In cooperation with other stakeholders are going around the hospital to find out what’s important to the nurses of ARRMC prior to negotiations. Your negotiation team will start meeting this week in order to start preparing the survey. Thanks for reading- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we preview the 2019 elections.   Elections take place October 17th in the cafeteria.  Lunch and dinner will be provided by Peruvian point.   Times are 0700-0900, 1200-1400, and 1800-2000.  Negotiators for the next contract will be done in this cycle.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz, Juniper Arthurs, and David Baca for another episode of Put Some Pressure on IT!!!!   In this episode we talk about the health care in the upcoming year with the new tier system as a centerpiece of the 2020 plan.  Get real feedback as to why this tier'd structure has positives and negatives. Listen to where we started as presented versus where we ended up. Also we will talk about the upcoming elections and call for nominations.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Hey Guys   Join David Baca and Justin Mccoy ICU nurse as we talk about break nurses in the ICU and how they have changed the culture in the ICU. We are also all getting raises on the next paycheck July 26th.  This marks less than one year until our contract expires.  Learn what some other hospitals have settled for and what nurses at ARRMC have to start thinking about to keep our wages competitive.   Other topics include; - Dues Increase - Costa Rica trip Thanks for listening -Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we bring you Nurses Day 2019. The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) is sponsoring a catered meal by Wok Star. Come join us at the Smullin Center on the following dates and times for a free meal.  Simply bring your ONA green badge to the food truck and 300 meals will be provided to each nurse. Monday 05/06 1800-2000 Saturday 05/11 1800-2000   Other topics include; - Catching up over the past 2 months - Retroactive Pay -ONA memorial Scholarship   Thanks for listening, Baca

Join David Baca, and eventually Fred Katz, for another episode of Put Some Pressure on IT!!!!   We have been invited by Spectrum Orthotics to enjoy a night of hockey between the hometown Spartans and their rival Seattle at the Rink on Friday night.  In addition, food and drinks will be provided.   Our guests are Patrick Patterson and Forest Sexton from Spectrum Orthotics.  These two share there passion for orthotics as well as their love of nurses.   Then Fred joins me as we talk about some house keeping topics including: the new scholarship for nursing students that RRMC nurses and the Asante foundation are funding, EMTALA education module, and a request from the chairman of the board Steven Roe.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we preview this years elections taking place this week in the cafeteria (see separate event). The officer elections will probably take care of themselves as the candidates are limited. However Fred and David want to bring you information about the changing of the bylaws and the opportunity to start a brand new scholarship for the nursing students of southern Oregon. Finally big announcements regarding break nurses and as always your questions. Thanks for listening- Baca

Join David Baca as he interviews State Rep Candidate Michelle Blum Atkinson.  Michelle is a friend to nurses and is running on a platform promoting healthcare, community health, and much more.  Listen as she touches on key topics, and even answers questions from nurses.   Other Topics include:   - Open Enrollment - We might get new IV's   Thanks for listening - Baca

Join David Baca on Put Some Pressure on IT!!!! for a special episode. Joining me is Bella Lucas, manager for infection prevention throughout the Asante Health System.  Bella talks about infection prevention and her departments role in everyday nursing life at all of Asante.  We talk about the flu policy and the reason for changes.  Finally, Bella and I talk about the availability of the vaccine and important dates that affect you, the nurses of ARRMC. Other topics include: - Benefits - Kronos Survey Thanks for listening - Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we discuss the new drug testing policy at ARRMC.   Many questions have gone unanswered and nurses are wondering what rights they have when it comes to drug testing. Fred and David talk about the new policy, and what ONA's plan of action is to help nurses in the future.   We also talk about the Cath lab and the amount of call they are taking.   Thanks for listening -Baca

Join Fred Katz and I as we discuss the summer events affecting the nurses of Rogue Regional.   We are getting raises on July 27th and we are here to discuss the amount and what to expect.  The new flu vaccination policy is discussed and we talk about the consequences of not masking.   Other topics include; - ASI/Standby - Scholarship Measure - Liz Mccormick   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join David Baca on a special episode of Put Some Pressure on IT!!!!   Providence Medford nurses have come to an agreement on their contract.  David goes over the new contract highlights and a summary of the PMMC contract.   Jax Desilva then joins David for a special interview on the trauma program at ARRMC.  We talk about our new level 2 trauma status and what the future holds for trauma at ARRMC.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Dan Richmond and David Baca as we review the progress of the 2018 ONA/PMMC negotiations.  Providence heads into a final mediation session and an informational picket looms. Listen as we update in a first time dual production of PMMC and ARRMC nurses of what issues threaten the nurses and patients of Providence Medford.   Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we interview ONA CEO Martin Taylor. Martin Taylor joins Put Some Pressure on IT!!!! to talk about the future of ONA. In a 30 minute interview Martin talks about ONA convention and its effects on the future of the Oregon Nurses Association. Other Topics include; - Janus and the Supreme Court decision- Martin visits the Medford hospitals- ONA convention Thanks for listening -Baca

Join Fred Katz and I as we preview the upcoming months of ONA activity. ONA is coming to Medford on February 28th.  The goal is to get feedback from the nurses regarding proposed bylaw changes at the 2018 ONA convention. We also talk about the 2018 ONA convention and how you can come and what to expect. COME REPRESENT SOUTHERN OREGON!!!!! We Need you!!! Other topics include; -Statewide Elections -Prov Medford No contract -ONA Education video Thanks for listening -Baca

The Contracts are here!!!!   Join us on an episode of PSPOI!!!! Fred Katz and I go over the contract arrival and its disbursement to all of the nurses at ARRMC.   Fred Katz and I also discuss our support for measure 101.   Other topics include the new pay stubs from my HR   Thanks for listening-Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca for a xmas episode of PSPOI!!!!   We cover a litany of topics.   Including but not limited to;   - Staff Meetings - Prime time Incentive program - Do Your elements   Thanks for listening and merry xmas!!!!

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we review the contract implementation and update you where we are at. Other topics include; - Xmas Party December 8th at 1800 Imperial ballroom - break nurses - overtime over 12 hours - Fred rants....... A lot :)   Thanks for listening -Baca

Join Fred Katz and I as we talk about the future of ONA. The future of ONA is upon us and ONA is currently seeking your feedback to help guide the associations next actions. Have your voice heard and find out how you are the difference in ONA!!! Other topics include - St Charles Staffing Citation - Compact Licensure - Annual Budget Vote. Thanks for listening -Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we bring you the latest episode of PSPOI!!!! Alex Wubbles was arrested in July of this year because she refused to let a police officer draw blood on a unconscious patient. Join Fred KAtz and David Baca after we recap those events and bring you the Asante policy on the subject. Other topics include; - Randy Williams- 2 New Medford traffic cameras- Nurses on Boards official OCN event

Join Fred Katz and I as we discuss several topics affecting the nurses of ARRMC. As labor day approaches all nurses and their families are welcome to join us at the labor day picnic on Sept 4th from 1100-1500 at emigrant lake in Ashland, OR. Further we preview the 2018 healthcare and how it will affect you and your families in the upcoming year. Other Topics include; -Amanda and Todd Kotler -BSN differential -Tattoo policy Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and I as we talk post ratification. The contract is done and Fred and I talk about the vote (record turnout). Lots of other interesting topics and the debut of the RaNt wheel. Please check your ultipro and paychecks and multiple nurses have reported errors in their paychecks. Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and I as we bring the 2017 negotiator endorsed contract for 2017-2020. After more than 300 nurses, friends, family members, pets, and community members lined the sidewalks yesterday to show their support for our bargaining team on our first day of mediation and many more nurses who couldn’t attend the rally wore black scrubs to show their support while they worked, posted photos in solidarity and shared photos with the #iloverrmcnurses hashtag. This is one of the largest nurse actions anyone’s ever seen in Jackson County. And the hospital’s administrative team heard you. Thanks to your support, and a 15-hour negotiation session featuring a lot of difficult discussions and back and forth movement, our bargaining team was able to reach a tentative agreement with the hospital’s administrative team that our team can recommend a ‘YES’ vote on. The tentative agreement: Retains nurses’ current earned time off (ETO) accrual rates Maintains health insurance provisions and premium increase caps Includes wage increases of 2.5 percent per year each of the first 2 years and 2 percent in the final year. Increases preceptor differential to $1.75/hour, NRT differential to $3/hour, BSN differential to $1/hour, and evening shift differential to $2.25/hour. Establishes a process for unit-based staffing and scheduling committees to recommend the use of relief nurses to allow nurses to take their meal and rest breaks And much more!

Join Fred Katz and I as we give you a mediation preview. We are less than one week away and mediation is upon us. Your negotiators need you on the morning of July 27th at the Hilton Garden INN to show support at 0715 AM. We need you to be active and be present on July 27th. Wear BLACK scrubs with your ONA green button if you are at work. Be part of something special and let admin know that nurses are the essential labor force of ARRMC. Thank you for your continued support. Together we can #riseup and get the 3 year contract you deserve. -David Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca for the latest on negotiations. Mediation is upon us and we are at a fork in the road in the negotiations. Facebook has been painted green and over 45 businesses have stepped up and supported the nurses. Listen to Fred Katz and I as we record live. The hospital sent a letter out and hear our sides of the argument. Further we talk about the executives pay and how many lunch breaks a nurse could have. Looking forward we announce our yard signs and the action cards for mediation day which is July 27th Thank you for your continued support- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we wrap up the 8th negotiation session. It is down to the last negotiation session on July 7th. The contract has expired. The hospital has come to the table and offered 1.5/1.5/1.5 Takeaways to your ETO and ESDP are still on the table. Join us as Fred and David try to make sense of it all. Also we prepare you for the July 7th session and seek your continued feedback on the current status of the contract negotiations. Clarification of note: It is my belief that The hospital or Asante does not want nursing mothers nursing in unsanitary conditions. Asante and RRMC do not promote unsanitary conditions for working mothers. Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we continue to talk about the 2017 ONA/RRMC negotiations. 7 of 8 sessions have passed and we are still ways apart on several key issues. The ONA current financial proposal stands at 4/3/3. The hospital stands at 1/1/1. Fred and I encourage all nurses to attend the informational session on June 25th at Holmes park from 1400-1600 on s.modoc ave. After the session on sunday and monday look for ONA nurses and reps to be handing out cards signifying if you want the ONA to either extend the contract or not. Finally we will ask nurses if they are willing to take part in an informational picket as part of an action after the contract expires. Thanks for listening- Baca

Join Fred Katz and David Baca as we continue to discuss the continuing negotiations between ARRMC and the Oregon Nurses Association. We have made it through 5 of the scheduled 8 negotiation sessions and are still continuing to negotiate on several different articles. Currently, the hospitals financial proposal stands at 1 percent of a total raise (not including steps) with a re-opener clause for years 2 and 3 of the contract. The ONA proposal stands at 4 percent annually over the next 3 years. Open articles include ETO, Break Nurses, EST, Staff Meetings, and much more. Next Session is Wednesday June 13th Homewood Inn Suites 0900-1700 Clarifications: 1) Payor mix changes have decreased revenue. Volume has increased. However expenditure have increased because of premiums (ASI,CNI) and travelers. 2) Hospital margins across the state have been shrinking across the state. article @ http://www.mailtribune.com/news/20170408/hospital-margins-shrink-in-2016

Join Fred Katz and Baca as we discuss the 3rd of 8 union negotiation sessions. We talk about proposals on the table and whats to come. Topics include; - Break Nurses - A Summary of break proposals from the northwest - Financial Proposals Thank you for listening our next negotiation session is Sunday June 4th at the homewood inn suites. 2010 Hospitality Way Medford OR 97504

Join Fred Katz and I as we review all the topics and proposals for the first negotiation session between the ONA and the hospital. We review all non financial proposals. The hospital has agreed to add 2 more negotiation sessions and this brings the total to 8. Summary of topics include; - Proposals - Negotiation Theory include reasoning for the proposals - Dates and Thanks. Clarifications; 1) No nurses have been disciplined for missing staff meetings. 2) The podcast has our (Fred and I) opinions on the proposals please look online for a list of actual proposals. You can access those also by emailing medfordrn@gmail.com

Negotiations are almost here!!! Join Fred Katz and I as we talk about the 2nd part of the survey. We also give you information on the prenegotiation meeting taking place on May 12th. We give you all the dates of negotiation. Finally we cover all the information regarding the nurse lobby dedication for our dear friend George Haefling and the nursing lobby on May 9th at 1500 by the coffee cart in the west entrance. Other topics include the smoking policy and the ONA political update.

Fred Katz and I discuss the survey results. Also Negotiation dates have been announced and we dive into the necessity of nursing turnout. Finally we talk about the announcement of the George Haefling Nursing Lobby. Summary of topics -Survey Results -Negotiation Dates -Missed meals and breaks letter -George Haefling Nursing Lobby

Join us for a new episode of PSPOI!!!! Its survey time and your negotiators need your guidance going into 2017 negotiations. We take time to remember our dear friend George Haefling. Remember PSPOI!!! is brought to by Beerworks and the Believe Salon. Thanks for listening -Baca

Join Us for the latest edition of PSPOI!!! In this episode Fred Katz and I have a lively discussion on several topics facing nurses @RRMC today. In addition PSPOI!!! has an interview with Stephanie Beck. Stephanie is a wonderful Endoscopy nurse who is coordinating the colon cancer awareness event on Friday March3rd. We talk about Colon Cancer and how effective prevention and screening can go a long way towards decreasing the tragedy it causes. Summary of Topics -Colon Cancer -Nurse Lobby Day -Tobacco-Free Campus -Retirement Plan Change -Survey Preview Thanks for listening. -Baca

This podcast is co-hosted with Fred Katz and we discuss the latest news of the month. Topics include Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI), Task Force Updates, and a recap of the snowstorm which brought Medford to a standstill. Other topics include; -OHSU Hiring Freeze-Pt Satisfaction-Master Plan for more Inpatient Beds-Contract Negotiations

Put Some Pressure on It!!!! Welcomes Dan Richmond.  Dan is a Providence Nurse and we have a wonderful discussion on several topics affecting the nurses of Southern Oregon.  PSPOI!!!! is brought to you by Scrub Hub mention the podcast and get 20% off all scrubs at the store no other discounts apply.  Other Topics include;- Education Reimbursement- Critical Care Outreach NurseThanks for listening- Baca

Put Some Pressure on it welcomes Randi Powell. Randi went to North Dakota and was part of the DAPL action. This interview was an amazing experience and will help educate the public on DAPL and the incidents that occurred on November 20th from Randi's 1st hand accounts. Thanks for listening- Baca

ONA @ RRMC Welcome Ari Rasori of Village HopeCore. On top of being an awesome FNP  in the emergency department at Rogue. Listen as she describes her mission trip to Kenya to help care for children, their mothers, and many others. Other topics include Xmas party, Raffle, Election Results(Don't worry its not about Trump/Clinton),

Join Fred Katz and I as we talk about the new InFor system. See what measures ARRMC is taking to ensure that the difficulties we are experiencing get fixed. Other topics include new policies relating towards your security taking care of patients, election news, and much more. Sign up for updates by emailing medfordrn@gmail.com

Open Enrollment starts tomorrow and runs through the 26th. My guest is Barb Mclung HR manager in charge of benefits. Our interview includes a review of all benefits  that Asante offers. We also have a date for our elections and I pass on that information to you.   Thanks for listening.- Baca

My Interview with Dan Moore STEMI coordinator at Rogue Regional Medical Center in Medford, OR. Dan is a wonderful and caring nurse and I am glad to call him my friend.  Learn about Asante's STEMI program and what makes Southern Oregon home to world class cardiology care. Also Measure 97 has been officially endorsed by the ONA, so I give you my POV on that.