Ohio HB521 establishes nurse staffing plans in hospitals to protect patient safety and creates a Nursing Student Loan-to-Grant Program.

Ohio HB521 requires hospitals to develop and comply with registered nurse staffing plans that protect patient safety. Hospitals must assign a specific number of patients to each registered nurse based on the type of care unit. The bill also establishes a Nursing Student Loan-to-Grant Program to provide financial assistance to nursing students, contingent on their service obligation post-graduation. The program includes provisions for loan forgiveness and deferment under certain conditions.

Ohio HB521 establishes nurse staffing plans in hospitals to protect patient safety and creates a Nursing Student Loan-to-Grant Program.

Ohio HB521 requires hospitals to develop and comply with registered nurse staffing plans that protect patient safety. Hospitals must assign a specific number of patients to each registered nurse based on the type of care unit. The bill also establishes a Nursing Student Loan-to-Grant Program to provide financial assistance to nursing students, contingent on their service obligation post-graduation. The program includes provisions for loan forgiveness and deferment under certain conditions.