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NY A00919
Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"; establishes minimum staffing levels for various health care workers in different health care facilities; requires submission of staffing plans; prohibits most mandatory overtime.
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Introduced
01/09/2017
01/09/2017
In Committee
01/03/2018
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
2017-2018 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act"; establishes minimum staffing levels for various health care workers in different health care facilities; requires submission of staffing plans; prohibits most mandatory overtime.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the "Safe Staffing for Hospital Care Act", which sets minimum staffing levels for various healthcare workers in different healthcare facilities, requires the submission of staffing plans, and prohibits most mandatory overtime. The key provisions include establishing nurse-to-patient ratios for different hospital units, requiring healthcare facilities to maintain detailed staffing records, and granting employees the right to refuse assignments that would compromise patient safety. The bill aims to ensure adequate and safe healthcare delivery by addressing issues like inadequate staffing, excessive overtime, and patient safety concerns.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (15)
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D)*,
Vivian Cook (D)*,
Anthony D'Urso (D)*,
Carmen De La Rosa (D)*,
Steven Englebright (D)*,
Alicia Hyndman (D)*,
Jo Anne Simon (D)*,
Tremaine Wright (D)*,
William Colton (D),
Ellen Jaffee (D),
Félix Ortiz (D),
Christine Pellegrino (D),
Diana Richardson (D),
Fred Thiele (D),
Jaime Williams (D),
Last Action
referred to health (on 01/03/2018)
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