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 Bill Status of SB2685  93rd General Assembly


Short Description:  HOSPITAL-NURSE STAFFING PLAN

Senate Sponsors
Sen. Donne E. Trotter

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
New Act


Synopsis As Introduced
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.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/4/2004SenateFiled with Secretary by Sen. Donne E. Trotter
  2/4/2004SenateFirst Reading
  2/4/2004SenateReferred to Rules
  1/11/2005SenateSession Sine Die

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