Hawaii SB424 establishes minimum patient-to-nurse staffing ratios for hospitals.

Hawaii SB424 establishes minimum registered nurse staffing standards for hospitals to ensure patient safety and quality care. The bill sets specific patient-to-nurse ratios for various units, such as one nurse to four patients in medical-surgical units and one nurse to one patient in the emergency department. Hospitals must implement annual staffing plans developed by a registered nurse staffing committee, which includes both nurse and hospital administration members.

Hawaii SB424 establishes minimum patient-to-nurse staffing ratios for hospitals.

Hawaii SB424 establishes minimum registered nurse staffing standards for hospitals to ensure patient safety and quality care. The bill sets specific patient-to-nurse ratios for various units, such as one nurse to four patients in medical-surgical units and one nurse to one patient in the emergency department. Hospitals must implement annual staffing plans developed by a registered nurse staffing committee, which includes both nurse and hospital administration members.