SB 429 – Requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to issue recommendations on adequate nurse staffing levels in certain health care facilities

• Sponsor: Ridgeway
• LR Number: 1886S.01I
• Committee: Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families
• Last Action: 3/10/2011 - Second Read and Referred S Health, Mental Health, Seniors and Families Committee
• Journal Page: S437
• Effective Date: August 28, 2011

Current Bill Summary

SB 429 - This act requires, by December 31, 2012, the Department of Health and Senior Services to issue recommendations on adequate nurse staffing levels in health care facilities licensed under chapters 197 and 198. Such recommendations shall be issued through the promulgation of rules.

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