HB 521: Enact the Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act
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✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesThe bill's subject includes 'Finance and Appropriations,' indicating it likely involves state funding or fiscal measures to support the essential 'Ohio Nurse Workforce and Safe Patient Act.'
✓ EducationSupports EducationThe 'Ohio Nurse Workforce Act' aims to strengthen the nursing profession. Amending higher education code (3333.xx) suggests support for nurse education programs within higher education.
✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareHB 521 requires hospitals to establish and comply with registered nurse staffing plans to protect patients, directly strengthening health services and patient safety.
✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentThe bill requires hospitals to establish and comply with registered nurse staffing plans, which directly improves workplace safety and employment standards for nurses.