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H.R.2187: Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2011
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 15, 2011
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2011
- See the ten similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (27 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Nurse Staffing Standards for Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2011 - Amends the Public Health Service Act to require hospitals to implement a staffing plan that includes a minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratio by unit, adjustments above the minimum ratio under appropriate circumstances, and compliance with minimum licensed practical nurse staffing requirements. Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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Referred to House Ways and Means
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 15, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) |