Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"; sets minimum staffing levels for various health care workers in different health care.
The "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act" establishes minimum staffing levels for various health care workers in different health care facilities. It requires healthcare facilities to submit staffing plans and prohibits most mandatory overtime. The act mandates specific nurse-to-patient ratios for different units, such as one to one for pediatric recovery rooms and one to two for critical care units. It also requires facilities to maintain daily records of patient numbers, acuity levels, and other staffing metrics.
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