S.58 - Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2011

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Short: Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Official: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for patient protection by establishing safe nurse staffing levels at certain Medicare providers, and for other purposes. as introduced.

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1/25/2011--Introduced.Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require each Medicare participating hospital to implement a hospital-wide staffing plan for nursing services furnished in the hospital. Requires the plan to requir

Official Summary

1/25/2011--Introduced.Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require each Medicare participating hospital to implement a hospital-wide staffing plan for nursing services furnished in the hospital. Requires the plan to require that an appropriate number of registered nurses provide direct patient care in each unit and on each shift of the hospital to ensure staffing levels that:
(1) address the unique characteristics of the patients and hospital units; and
(2) result in the delivery of safe, quality patient care consistent with specified requirements. Requires each participating hospital to establish a hospital nurse staffing committee which shall implement and oversee such plan. Specifies civil monetary and other penalties for violation of the requirements of this Act. Sets forth whistleblower protections against discrimination and retaliation involving patients or employees of the hospital for their grievances, complaints, or involvement in investigations relating to such plan.

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01/17/12
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12/27/11
Understanding Nurse-to-Patient Ratios | Health Care jobs in ...

RN Safe Staffing Act of 2011 (H.R.876 and S.58) investigates the use ofstaffing committees within a hospital to oversee the entire staffing plan.Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality of Care Act of ...

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03/25/11
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