Oregon SB1558 amends hospital staffing laws to set nurse-to-patient ratios and staffing plans.
Oregon SB1558 revises hospital staffing laws, establishing specific nurse-to-patient ratios for various units and requiring hospitals to develop and implement nurse staffing plans. The bill mandates that each hospital establish a nurse staffing committee to oversee staffing plans, ensuring compliance with statutory ratios. It outlines specific nurse-to-patient ratios for different hospital units, such as emergency departments, intensive care units, and labor and delivery units.
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