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
Impact
The bill outlines requirements for hospitals, mandating them to provide nurses with adequate rest following long shifts, specifically requiring eight consecutive hours off after working 12 or more consecutive hours. This provision aims to enhance nurses' working conditions, contributing to their well-being and, in turn, improving patient care by reducing fatigue-related errors. Additionally, nurses are protected from disciplinary actions should they refuse to work when such mandatory hours may lead to overwork.
Summary
Senate Bill 0296 aims to amend the Public Health Code of Michigan by addressing mandatory overtime for registered professional nurses in hospitals. The bill prohibits hospitals from requiring nurses to work beyond their predetermined schedules, including both on-call hours and any voluntarily agreed-upon additional hours. This legislation is designed to protect nurses from excessive workloads, especially considering the high-stress environment of healthcare facilities.
Contention
Within the discussions surrounding SB 0296, there are notable points of contention regarding the exemption clauses of the bill. The bill allows for nurses to be compelled to exceed their scheduled hours during declared states of emergency or mass casualty incidents, which has raised concerns about potential exploitation of these exemptions. Critics argue this could lead to nurses being overworked under the guise of emergencies, undermining the protections intended by the legislation.
Legislation status
If enacted, this bill represents a significant change in how nurse staffing is managed in Michigan hospitals, with implications for collective bargaining agreements as well. It does not take effect until a related Senate Bill (SB 297) is also passed, showing that these reforms are a part of broader considerations in the healthcare legislative agenda.
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Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25
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