Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"; sets minimum staffing levels for healthcare workers; requires staffing plans; prohibits most.

The "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act" establishes minimum staffing levels for various healthcare workers in different facilities. It requires healthcare facilities to submit staffing plans and maintain daily statistics. The act prohibits mandatory overtime and excessive duty hours, except during emergencies. It allows nurses to refuse assignments that compromise patient safety or their own well-being. The act also provides legal recourse for injured patients and employees.

Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"; sets minimum staffing levels for healthcare workers; requires staffing plans; prohibits most.

The "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act" establishes minimum staffing levels for various healthcare workers in different facilities. It requires healthcare facilities to submit staffing plans and maintain daily statistics. The act prohibits mandatory overtime and excessive duty hours, except during emergencies. It allows nurses to refuse assignments that compromise patient safety or their own well-being. The act also provides legal recourse for injured patients and employees.