IDPH-HOSPITALS-TEMP WORKERS House SponsorsRep. Angelo Saviano-Mary E. Flowers-Elizabeth Coulson-Daniel J. Burke-Jack McGuire, Calvin L. Giles, Sidney H. Mathias, Kevin Joyce and Mike Boland Senate Sponsors(Sen. Donne E. Trotter-Don Harmon-Jacqueline Y. Collins) 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die New Act210 ILCS 85/7from Ch. 111 1/2, par. 148 Creates the Continuity of Care Act and amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Requires hospitals to implement a written policy on the use of temporary workers in clinical settings; sets forth matters that must be included in the policy, including a restriction on the use of temporary workers when permanent employees with appropriate qualifications are available. Provides that a hospital may not utilize a temporary worker who is a registered nurse, licensed practical nurse, or certified nurse aide whose clinical area of skills does not meet the requirements for the job assignment. Requires the Department of Public Health to enforce the Act, and makes compliance with the Act a condition of licensure under the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides for a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 for each shift during which a violation of the Continuity of Care Act occurs or continues. Effective immediately.House Amendment No. 1 Deletes reference to:210 ILCS 85/7Deletes everything after the enacting clause. Creates the Nursing Care and Quality Improvement Act (contains only a short title provision).Fiscal Note (Department of Public Health) No fiscal impact.House Amendment No. 2 Deletes reference to:New ActAdds reference to:210 ILCS 85/17 newDeletes everything after the enacting clause. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that no nurse shall be required to work overtime except in the case of an unforeseen emergent circumstance when overtime is required only as a last resort. Provides that a nurse shall be required to work overtime if: (1) the work is a consequence of an emergency situation that could not have been reasonably anticipated; (2) the nurse has critical skills and expertise that are required for the work; (3) the State has enacted its medical disaster plan; or (4) the standard of care for a patient assignment requires continuity of care through completion of a case, treatment, or procedure. Allows a hospital employee to file a complaint with the Department of Public Health alleging a violation. Requires hospitals to post a summary of these provisions approved and provided without cost by the Department of Labor. Effective immediately. 2/3/2004HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Mary E. Flowers 2/3/2004HouseFirst Reading 2/3/2004HouseReferred to Rules Committee 2/18/2004HouseAssigned to Registration and Regulation Committee 3/3/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Filed with Clerk by Registration and Regulation Committee 3/4/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 1 Adopted in Registration and Regulation Committee; by Voice Vote 3/4/2004HouseDo Pass as Amended / Short Debate Registration and Regulation Committee; 016-000-000 3/4/2004HousePlaced on Calendar 2nd Reading - Short Debate 3/23/2004HouseFiscal Note Requested by Rep. Jay C. Hoffman 3/24/2004HouseFiscal Note Filed As Amended by HA 1 3/29/2004HouseSecond Reading - Short Debate 3/29/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 3/30/2004HouseRecalled to Second Reading - Short Debate 3/30/2004HouseHeld on Calendar Order of Second Reading - Short Debate 3/30/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Filed with Clerk by Rep. Angelo Saviano 3/30/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Referred to Rules Committee 3/31/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jack McGuire 3/31/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Rules Refers to Registration and Regulation Committee 3/31/2004HouseChief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jack McGuire 4/1/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Recommends Be Adopted Registration and Regulation Committee; 010-000-000 4/1/2004HouseChief Sponsor Changed to Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/1/2004HouseSponsor Removed Rep. Angelo Saviano 4/1/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Mary E. Flowers 4/1/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Elizabeth Coulson 4/1/2004HouseAdded Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Daniel J. Burke 4/1/2004HouseHouse Amendment No. 2 Adopted by Voice Vote 4/1/2004HousePlaced on Calendar Order of 3rd Reading - Short Debate 4/2/2004HouseThird Reading - Short Debate - Passed 116-000-000 4/2/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Calvin L. Giles 4/2/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Sidney H. Mathias 4/2/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Kevin Joyce 4/2/2004HouseAdded Co-Sponsor Rep. Mike Boland 4/6/2004SenateArrive in Senate 4/6/2004SenatePlaced on Calendar Order of First Reading April 20, 2004 4/6/2004SenateChief Senate Sponsor Sen. Donne E. Trotter 4/6/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Don Harmon 4/6/2004SenateFirst Reading 4/6/2004SenateReferred to Rules 4/20/2004SenateAdded as Alternate Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Jacqueline Y. Collins 4/21/2004SenateAssigned to Labor & Commerce 4/29/2004SenateHeld in Labor & Commerce 4/30/2004SenateRule 3-9(a) / Re-referred to Rules 1/11/2005HouseSession Sine Die