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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to workforce development and patient safety. Public Health.
AI Summary
This bill aims to ensure a stable and diverse nursing workforce in Massachusetts and promote safe patient care. It requires the Department of Public Health to commission at least three independent studies to determine the current state of the nursing workforce, the projected future needs, workplace injuries and quality of life, staffing data for acute care hospitals, and best practices for nurse-to-patient ratios. The studies will be designed with input from key stakeholders and will include longitudinal analysis of nurse-sensitive outcomes. The Department will then develop a plan and timeline to implement the recommended best practices, including patient and public awareness and enforcement mechanisms. The goal is to address workforce challenges, improve patient safety, and reduce preventable complications and hospital readmissions.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (19)
Danny Ryan (D)*,
Brian Ashe (D),
David Biele (D),
Michael Brady (D),
Pete Capano (D),
Carol Doherty (D),
Pat Duffy (D),
Natalie Higgins (D),
Mike Kushmerek (D),
Susan Moran (D),
James Murphy (D),
Steve Owens (D),
Marc Pacheco (D),
Kelly Pease (R),
Lindsay Sabadosa (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Walter Timilty (D),
Erika Uyterhoeven (D),
Timothy Whelan (R),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H5461 (on 01/03/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2398 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H2398.pdf |
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