HHS 2024 Bargaining Survey

HHS 2024 Bargaining Survey
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GENERAL
1. HHS is an out-of-state, for profit company. Do you feel that the corporate owners of HHS care about providing quality services and quality jobs in our communities?

YesSomewhatNoNot Sure
2. Which priorities are most important to you? Choose up to three.

Fair Compensation (Annual Raises and Costs of Living Increases)Quality Patient Care and Reliable StaffingAffordable HealthcareEducation and Career AdvancementRespect and Voice on the JobIncreased PTOIncreased Differential / Premium PayOther
COMPENSATION
3. In the past two years, have you been offered a higher paying job at another employer? If so, which?
4. Do you feel your wages have kept up with the cost of living?

YesSomewhatNoNot Sure
5. Which of the following compensation issues are most important to you? Choose up to three.

Guaranteed annual cost-of-living raisesA wage scale which includes wage steps based on longevity and experienceRaising starting wages to improve recruitment and make HHS more competitiveCompensation for Training / Continuing EducationImproved differentials for weekends, nights, lead, preceptor, etc.Training payCost of HealthcareOther
6. If you were faced with an emergency expense that cost $400, how would you pay for it?

I could pay it without much difficulty.I could pay it, but it would be a challenge.I wouldn’t be able to pay it; I would have to borrow money or go into debt.
7. Over the last two years, have you:

Worried about not being able to afford a place to live?Been unable to pay the full amount of your rent or mortgage?Been late with a rent or mortgage payment because you could not afford to pay?This does not apply for me/my household
8. Over the last two years, have you:

Experienced running out of food and didn’t have money to get more?Cut the size of meals or skipped meals because there was not enough money for food?Been hungry but didn’t eat because there wasn’t enough money for food?This does not apply for me/my household
9. Within the past two years, have you or anyone in your household received any of the following assistance?

Medicaid / Oregon Health Plan / Apple HealthFood stamps (SNAP, Oregon Trail, basic food)WIC (nutrition for mothers and children)Public or subsidized housing / Section 8This does not apply for me/my household
STAFFING/PATIENT CARE
10. How important is it to you to see improved staffing in your department?

Very importantSomewhat importantNeutralMildly importantNot important
11. How often is there enough staff in your department to ensure that patients receive care and services on time?

AlwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
12. How often is there enough staff in your department to ensure WORKER safety?

AlwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
13. How often are there issues getting shifts covered in your department when positions are vacant and / or you or your coworkers are on vacation, sick, or on leave?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
14. Do you skip breaks or lunch to complete assigned work?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
15. If you skip breaks or lunch to complete assigned work, are you compensated for that time?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever – Despite requesting compensation for this timeNever – I have never requested compensation for this time
16. Have you ever experienced a significant or noteworthy patient or workplace safety issue in your department?

YesNo
17. If you reported the issue to management, did management fix the issue?

YesNo
18. Briefly describe what happened:
19. Please describe how any of the above has impacted you or your ability to deliver high-quality patient care.
HEALTHCARE
20. Do you get your health insurance from your employer?

YesNoNot eligible
21. If no, are you insured through one of these sources?

SpouseOregon Health PlanParentVeteran’s Benefits or Medicare
22. In the last two years, have you requested financial assistance from HHS in order to pay for medical bills?

Yes, and was acceptedYes, and was deniedNoI’m not sure what financial assistance policy my employer has
23. In the last two years, have you avoided medical care because you were afraid of the cost?

YesNo
24. (Check all that apply) In the last two years, have you or your family members:

Skipped medications to pay for essential items and bills?Delayed paying for essential items and bills to afford medications?Skipped or changed your medication doses to make prescriptions last longer?
25. In the last two years, have you or your family members been impacted by plan design changes (increased co-pays and deductibles, changes in coverage)? If so, how?
TRAINING AND EDUCATION
26. Other Culinary and Housekeeping workers at companies including PeaceHealth, Samaritan and Kaiser have access to comprehensive educational benefits including free college classes, training programs to earn certification in health care fields and continuing education. Would you be interested in continuing your education to qualify for better paying healthcare jobs?

YesNoUnsure
27. Does HHS provide adequate training/orientation for your position?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
28. How interested are you in continuing your education?

I am currently enrolled in continuing educationI am not currently enrolled in continuing education, but this is something I would like to pursue.I am not currently interested in continuing education
29. Are you facing any of the following challenges to pursuing career development/education? Choose all that apply.

Cost of educationFlexibility with my jobPersonal responsibilities (children, other obligations)Unsure of next steps / education pathOther (please describe)
30. Would you be interested in any of the following Educational Fund programs? (Choose all that apply.)

1-on-1 Career CounselingContinuing EducationCollege Courses Career Pathways (Opportunities include: Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, Sterile Processing, Mental Health and more)Tuition SupportIncome SupportLayoff Support
WORKING CONDITIONS
31. Do you feel able to express your ideas, opinions, or concerns regarding your department with management?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
32. Do you feel management assigns schedules and shifts in a fair manner?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
33. Does HHS provide adequate supplies and equipment for your position?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
34. Does HHS provide adequate PPE for your position?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
35. Does HHS address workplace safety issues and provide adequate safeguards against occupational injuries (Lifting injuries, spills, chemical exposure, safety zones, faulty equipment, exposure to bloodborne pathogens)?

Almost alwaysFrequentlySometimesRarelyNever
36. As a result of recent epidemics (Covid, RSV, flu, etc.), have you considered no longer working in a healthcare facility?

YesNo
37. Has the stress of recent epidemics (Covid, RSV, flu, etc.) negatively affected any of the following (check all that apply)?

Mental healthPhysical healthRelationships with family membersRelationships with coworkers
NOMINATIONS
The bargaining team is made up of the members chosen by their coworkers to represent them. Who at your worksite do you trust to represent the interests of you and your coworkers responsibly and fairly at the negotiation table? You may also nominate yourself for the role.

(If you can't think of anyone, you can skip this section.)
Name of Nominee #1

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Nominee #1 Phone Number
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Name of Nominee #2

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Nominee #2 Phone Number
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Name of Nominee #3

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Nominee #3 Phone Number
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HHS 2024 Bargaining Survey

Your Information

GENERAL

COMPENSATION

STAFFING/PATIENT CARE

HEALTHCARE

TRAINING AND EDUCATION

WORKING CONDITIONS

NOMINATIONS

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