Sick Policy
If a member is physically unable to perform his/her duties he/she must speak directly with the chief and still try to arrange his/her own shift coverage to the best of his/her ability.
If a member can physically perform his/her duties but this is not ideal, then the responsibility lies fully on the physician to trade his/her shift or give it away.
Sick Call Protocol
1. Physically unable to work his/her assigned shift
(i.e., medically unfit for duty or major family/personal crisis) or physically able, but not permitted to work because of Public Health or Occupational Health directives.
- Notify the chief ASAP. Appropriateness of absence must be approved by the chief.
- Email the group AND message the group on the "KW Urgent Messages" group chat asking for urgent help/trade.
- Attempt to arrange own coverage for the shifts to the best of one's ability. Contact individual physicians to arrange trades or give-aways of shift. If unable to do this, chief will make arrangements as per his discretion.
- KWEMA executives may, at their discretion, determine if a financial incentive is applicable to aid in filling an open shift. This incentive can be paid from HOCC funds.
2. Physically able to work his assigned shift
(i.e., minor illness or stressor)
- Email the group AND message the group on the "KW Urgent Messages" group chat asking for urgent help/trade.
- Contact individual group members to seek help with coverage.
- If unable to find coverage the physician must work his assigned shift.
Sick Call Stipend
The physician who is unable to work their assigned shift (i.e., medically unfit for duty or major family/personal crisis), agrees to pay $500 to the physician who picks up their shift within 24 hr notice. This does not apply to shift trades.