New York A05208 requires general hospitals to include a registered professional nurse on their governing entity.

New York A05208 amends the public health law to mandate that general hospitals have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing the hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs. This nurse must hold a current unencumbered license from New York state. The board position may exceed the maximum number of seats allowed for the governing entity.

New York A05208 requires general hospitals to include a registered professional nurse on their governing entity.

New York A05208 amends the public health law to mandate that general hospitals have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity responsible for developing the hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs. This nurse must hold a current unencumbered license from New York state. The board position may exceed the maximum number of seats allowed for the governing entity.