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S.739: National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 16, 2013
- Latest Major Action April 16, 2013
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
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Bill Summary
National Nursing Shortage Reform and Patient Advocacy Act - 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 develop a...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| April 16, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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| April 16, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Barbara Boxer (D-Calif.) |