An Act relative to acute hospital and nursing home governance

This bill (HD 2328) requires all acute-care hospitals and nursing homes in Massachusetts to include a registered nurse (RN) with a current, active license as a voting member on their governing board. The RN must help develop the organization's strategic plan, structure, systems, policies, and programs. It directly affects hospital and nursing home governance by mandating RN representation on boards that make key operational decisions. The requirement applies to all facilities meeting the definitions in the law, ensuring nurse input in leadership planning.