| SB 0424 | Requires licensed hospitals to fill nurse staffing needs based on an acuity system |
| Sponsor: | Steelman | |||
| LR Number: | 1516S.01I | Fiscal Note: | 1516-01 | |
| Committee: | Aging, Families, Mental & Public Health | |||
| Last Action: | 02/10/03 - Second Read and Referred S Aging, Families & Mental & | Journal page: | S205 | |
| Public Health Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2003 | |||
SB 424 - This act establishes nurse staffing plans for licensed hospitals. Hospitals must attempt to fill staffing needs based on the acuity system in order to address staff shortages before requiring a registered nurse or unlicensed personnel to work overtime. Hospitals must not mandate a nurse to work beyond the scheduled shift unless there is a declared national or state emergency.
This act is identical to HB 264 (2003).
LORIE TOWE