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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
In Committee
01/03/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

referred to health (on 01/03/2018)

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