Establishes statewide limits on the number of patients a registered nurse can care for at one time in Massachusetts hospitals.
This bill amends the General Laws to establish specific statewide limits on the number of patients a registered nurse can care for at one time in Massachusetts hospitals. The Department of Public Health will set these limits, which will apply to all patient care areas, including emergency services, step-down or intermediate care, post-anesthesia care, operating room, and maternal child care. The department must hold public hearings and invite stakeholder comments before promulgating regulations.
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