Health facilities: hospitals; record of direct care registered professional nurse-to-patient ratios for each unit for each shift; require hospitals to maintain. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525a.
Impact
The implementation of HB4552 is expected to significantly impact hospital operations by enforcing more rigorous tracking and reporting of nurse staffing levels. This change intends to improve accountability regarding patient care quality as it directly correlates with nurse allocation. By making this data available to healthcare departments, registered nurses, and the public, the bill seeks to foster an informed public and enhance the dialogue about healthcare standards and workforce conditions in hospitals.
Summary
House Bill 4552 proposes an amendment to the Public Health Code in Michigan, specifically by adding section 21525a. This section mandates that hospitals maintain accurate records of nurse-to-patient ratios for registered professional nurses across various hospital units and shifts. The aim is to ensure that hospitals keep detailed documentation that includes the number of patients in each unit, along with the identification and hours of duty for each nurse assigned to specific patients. Records must be preserved for a minimum of three years, promoting transparency in healthcare staffing practices.
Contention
While the bill aims to address concerns regarding adequate nurse staffing and patient safety, there may be points of contention regarding its feasibility and the administrative burden it imposes on hospitals. Critics might argue that meeting these record-keeping requirements could strain hospital resources, particularly in smaller facilities which already face challenges in maintaining adequate staffing levels. There may also be debates regarding the potential effectiveness of these records in translating into improved patient outcomes, underscoring the complexities involved in healthcare regulation.
Health facilities: hospitals; record of direct care registered professional nurse-to-patient ratios for each unit for each shift; require hospitals to maintain. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525a.
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Health facilities: hospitals; development of a staffing plan for nurses; require. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding secs. 21525 & 21525a.
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Health facilities: hospitals; hospitals stocking intrauterine devices; require and require hospitals to offer intrauterine devices to certain patients. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds secs. 17233 & 21526.
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds secs. 17233 & 21526.
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds secs. 17233 & 21526.
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