SB3310

SAFE LIFTING IN NURSING HOMES

Introduced·2/3/26
Introduced Text

Illinois SB3310 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to enhance safety for residents and staff by incorporating safe lifting equipment and procedures.

Illinois SB3310 amends the Nursing Home Care Act to improve safety in nursing homes by incorporating safe lifting equipment and procedures. The bill mandates the inclusion of emerging technologies in safe lifting equipment, provided they meet certain criteria. It requires nursing homes to adopt a safe resident handling policy, including the use of safe lifting teams trained in equipment operation and ergonomic principles.

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History

Feb 3

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Patrick J. Joyce

Feb 3

Senate

First Reading

Feb 3

Senate

Referred to Assignments