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Introduced
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
In Committee
02/10/2023
02/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
Introduced Session
103rd General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates the Safe Patient Limits Act. Provides the maximum number of patients that may be assigned to a registered nurse in specified situations. Provides that nothing shall preclude a facility from assigning fewer patients to a registered nurse than the limits provided in the Act. Provides that the maximum patient assignments may not be exceeded, regardless of the use and application of any patient acuity system. Requires the Department of Public Health to adopt rules governing the implementation and administration of the Act. Provides that all facilities shall adopt written policies and procedures for the training and orientation of nursing staff and that no registered nurse shall be assigned to a nursing unit or clinical area unless that nurse has, among other things, demonstrated competence in providing care in that area. Provides requirements for the Act's implementation. Establishes recordkeeping requirements. Provides rights and protections for nurses. Contains a severability provision and other provisions. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital shall not mandate that a registered professional nurse delegate nursing interventions. Makes changes concerning staffing plans. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Requires the exercise of professional judgment by a direct care registered professional nurse in the performance of his or her scope of practice to be provided in the exclusive interests of the patient.
AI Summary
This bill creates the Safe Patient Limits Act, which establishes maximum patient assignment limits for registered nurses in various healthcare settings. The bill requires facilities to implement these patient limits without diminishing overall staffing levels, provide relief nurses, and maintain detailed staffing records. The Department of Public Health must adopt rules to enforce the Act, and facilities face penalties for violations. The bill also amends the Hospital Licensing Act to require transparent staffing plans and restrict the delegation of nursing interventions. Additionally, the Nurse Practice Act is amended to protect the independent nursing judgment of direct care registered nurses in serving the exclusive interests of patients.
Sponsors (8)
Celina Villanueva (D)*,
Javier Cervantes (D),
Mattie Hunter (D),
Kimberly Lightford (D),
Laura Murphy (D),
Robert Peters (D),
Rachel Ventura (D),
Ram Villivalam (D),
Last Action
Session Sine Die (on 01/07/2025)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Health Manpower and Training
- ‐ Regulation of Doctors and Health Facilities
Labor and Employment
- ‐ Worker Safety and Protection
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/BillStatus.asp?DocNum=2314&GAID=17&DocTypeID=SB&SessionID=112&GA=103 | 02/10/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/103/SB/10300SB2314.htm | 02/10/2023 |
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