Bill > S08083

This bill requires each state-operated facility that delivers health care services and is licensed under certain laws to establish a clinical staffing committee responsible for developing and overseeing an annual staffing plan. The committee must be composed of at least half registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and ancillary healthcare workers, with the remaining members selected by facility administration. The staffing plan must consider factors such as patient census, patient acuity, skill mix, staff experience, unit characteristics, and safety measures. The committee will develop the plan by consensus, with equal voting power between management and employee representatives. If no consensus is reached, the chief executive officer can make final decisions. The bill mandates that the staffing plan be posted publicly, implemented annually, and submitted to the state department of health. Facilities must allow staff to report variations from the plan without fear of retaliation, and the department can investigate complaints and impose civil penalties for non-compliance. Additionally, the bill establishes an independent advisory commission to evaluate the effectiveness of these clinical staffing committees and report on their impact on patient and employee satisfaction, workplace safety, and overall healthcare quality.

Health and Social Services

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S8083