Bill on nurse staffing levels to go before state Senate panel Monday - Health Professionals & Allied Employees

Bill on nurse staffing levels to go before state Senate panel Monday

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

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From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More

From NJ Spotlight, February 6, 2015

The state Senate health committee has scheduled a hearing Monday afternoon in Trenton on a bill to create minimum nurse staffing level in hospitals, ambulatory surgery facilities, developmental centers and psychiatric hospitals.

The bill, S1183 is sponsored by state Sen. Joseph F. Vitale (D-Woodbridge), chair of the Senate health committee.

The bill would require one registered professional nurse for every six patients on a medical/surgical unit for the first year after the regulations are adopted, and one nurse for every five patients thereafter. The bill also establishes minimum nurse staffing for other clinical areas, such a trauma units, surgery and maternity.

Read More