Hawaii HB1244 establishes minimum registered nurse staffing standards for hospitals to ensure patient safety and nurse retention.

Hawaii HB1244 mandates minimum patient-to-nurse staffing ratios in hospitals to enhance patient safety and nurse retention. The bill requires hospitals to form a hospital registered nurse staffing committee, primarily composed of registered nurses providing direct patient care. This committee is responsible for developing and overseeing annual staffing plans that meet minimum staffing standards.

Hawaii HB1244 establishes minimum registered nurse staffing standards for hospitals to ensure patient safety and nurse retention.

Hawaii HB1244 mandates minimum patient-to-nurse staffing ratios in hospitals to enhance patient safety and nurse retention. The bill requires hospitals to form a hospital registered nurse staffing committee, primarily composed of registered nurses providing direct patient care. This committee is responsible for developing and overseeing annual staffing plans that meet minimum staffing standards.