SB 1113 - Bray, Joan
Requires the posting of nurse staffing levels at hospitals
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4336S.02I
Title
SB 1113
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2008
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Health and Mental Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 1113 - This act requires hospitals, beginning January 1, 2009, to compile, post and make available upon request, daily staffing information in the patient care area of each unit of the hospital. The staffing information shall contain the number of registered professional nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides providing direct patient care in the hospital. Each hospital is also required to compile the daily information and submit a monthly staffing report to the Department of Health and Senior Services.
This act is substantially similar to HB 799 (2007).
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