Montana SB372 establishes nurse safe staffing standards and requires hospitals to create staffing committees.

Montana SB372 mandates hospitals to develop nurse staffing plans that enhance patient care and safety. Hospitals must form staffing committees with at least 50% registered nurses providing direct patient care. These committees must prepare and approve nurse staffing plans, which include minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and descriptions of supporting personnel. Hospitals must also maintain records of nurse-to-patient ratios and post these plans in each care unit.

Montana SB372 establishes nurse safe staffing standards and requires hospitals to create staffing committees.

Montana SB372 mandates hospitals to develop nurse staffing plans that enhance patient care and safety. Hospitals must form staffing committees with at least 50% registered nurses providing direct patient care. These committees must prepare and approve nurse staffing plans, which include minimum nurse-to-patient ratios and descriptions of supporting personnel. Hospitals must also maintain records of nurse-to-patient ratios and post these plans in each care unit.