Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2005
Last action on Feb 10, 2005Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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The Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2005 proposes to limit the ability of hospitals and healthcare facilities to require nurses to work mandatory overtime, except during officially declared emergencies. The bill aims to improve patient safety and the quality of care by ensuring that nurses are not forced to work beyond their scheduled shifts while exhausted. Additionally, it establishes legal protections for nurses who refuse overtime assignments and mandates a federal study to determine the maximum number of hours a nurse can safely work without compromising patient health.
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