When making a time off request for more than 28 consecutive days, there are 3 important considerations in handling extended time off to avoid surprises! Although this may seem like a lot, it is typically a pretty smooth and seamless process and the Trusted Care Team will guide you through it!
Facility-Driven Requirements
Trusted will work with the facility representative to determine how your facility handles extended time off between contracts. They will let us know if it will be processed as an extension or a new contract through the facility. Each facility is different so Trusted has a standard to keep the process simple (see below) but the facility rules will determine how we handle compliance!
If the facility elects to process the extension as a new contract due to the time off, we will need to take some extra steps but we can still make it happen! Some facilities do require a re-credentialing process in the event they treat it as a new contract. However, most of the needs are behind the scenes and the impact on your experience will be pretty small.
Additionally, even if the facility treats it as an extension, there may be some smaller compliance items that you will need to complete like exams and checklists to ensure that nothing expires during your time off. Our compliance team will be there to guide you through that.
While it’s good to understand the impact that facility rules have on the next steps, there’s no immediate action needed from you in the process, and the Care Team will be sure to keep you informed of any compliance implications as we are made aware!
Trusted Requirements
In the event that nurses take more than 28 consecutive days off, as the employer, Trusted treats their return as a new contract. Because of this, when extending with more than a 28-day period of time off, your new contract will look a little different than any extensions you might be used to with Trusted in the past.
Since the gap is extended, during the time between contracts, you will not be an active Trusted employee. Your contract with Trusted will end after your current end date and resume as a new contract on your new start date after your time off even if the facility may be treating this as an extension.
Insurance Considerations
If you have insurance with Trusted, you may be impacted by the extended gap. Here is a helpful article with more information on that! If you need to take an extended leave due to family or medical concerns, you may be eligible to extend your insurance during your leave and/or may be eligible for additional rights under the federal Family and Medical Leave Act or applicable state or local law. Please see this article for additional information!