Maryland SB411 mandates hospitals to establish clinical staffing committees and implement clinical staffing plans to ensure safe staffing levels.

Maryland SB411, known as the Safe Staffing Act of 2026, requires hospitals to establish clinical staffing committees and implement clinical staffing plans. These committees must include members from management and employees, and they must develop plans that consider patient needs, staffing levels, and evidence-based standards. Hospitals must post these plans publicly and make them available upon request. The act also mandates that hospitals implement the plans and assign personnel accordingly.

Maryland SB411 mandates hospitals to establish clinical staffing committees and implement clinical staffing plans to ensure safe staffing levels.

Maryland SB411, known as the Safe Staffing Act of 2026, requires hospitals to establish clinical staffing committees and implement clinical staffing plans. These committees must include members from management and employees, and they must develop plans that consider patient needs, staffing levels, and evidence-based standards. Hospitals must post these plans publicly and make them available upon request. The act also mandates that hospitals implement the plans and assign personnel accordingly.