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 SB 336 is expected to have a significant impact on state healthcare laws, particularly those relating to hospital regulations and patient care standards. By requiring hospitals to publicly report staffing levels, this bill is likely to foster an environment of accountability and transparency, which may ultimately lead to improvements in nurse staffing and patient outcomes. Additionally, making these records available to the Department of Health and the public aims to empower nursing professionals and their representatives in advocating for better working conditions and adequate staffing.
Summary
Senate Bill 336 is a legislative proposal aimed at enhancing the transparency and accountability of healthcare facilities, specifically hospitals, in Michigan. The bill mandates that each hospital is required to establish and maintain accurate records detailing the direct care registered professional nurse-to-patient ratios for each unit during each shift. These records are to be preserved for a minimum of three years and should include data on the number of patients in each unit as well as the identity and working hours of the nurses assigned to them. This initiative seeks to ensure that staffing levels are adequate to provide safe and effective patient care.
Contention
While supporters of SB 336 argue that it will enhance the quality of care patients receive and ensure nurses are not overburdened, there may be contention surrounding the potential administrative burdens this bill places on hospitals. Critics could argue that this legislative requirement might lead to added costs for hospitals, which are already facing financial challenges. Furthermore, the concerns about how the data will be used to assess hospital performance and the implications for individual nurse accountability could lead to discussions regarding job security and professional dynamics within healthcare teams.
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.
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.
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.
Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21526. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0297'25
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.
Health facilities: hospitals; certain drug screen conducted in hospitals; require to include a test for fentanyl and to provide certain reporting. Amends 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.1101 - 333.25211) by adding sec. 21525.
Health facilities: hospitals; use of restraint or seclusion; modify for hospitals. Amends secs. 20201 & 21734 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20201 & 333.21734) .