HOSPITAL-NURSE STAFFING PLAN
Summary
Creates the Patient Safety Act. Requires hospitals to implement a written staffing plan for nursing services, and sets forth requirements for the plan. Requires a hospital to establish a committee to develop and monitor implementation of the plan. Restricts a hospital's authority to require nurses to work overtime, making exceptions for emergencies. Provides for civil penalties for violations of the Act. Effective immediately.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2004
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 4, 2004
Last action Jan 11, 2005
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 11, 2005
Senate · Failed
Session Sine Die
Feb 4, 2004
Senate · Referred to committee
Referred to Rules
0 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
Co
Donne E. Trotter
DDemocratic
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