New York S02278 mandates that general hospitals include a registered professional nurse on their governing entity.

New York S02278 amends the public health law to require all general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity. This nurse must hold a current unencumbered license from New York state and will be responsible for developing the hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs. The nurse's position on the governing entity can exceed the maximum number of seats allowed.

New York S02278 mandates that general hospitals include a registered professional nurse on their governing entity.

New York S02278 amends the public health law to require all general hospitals to have a registered professional nurse as a sitting and voting member of the governing entity. This nurse must hold a current unencumbered license from New York state and will be responsible for developing the hospital's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs. The nurse's position on the governing entity can exceed the maximum number of seats allowed.