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HI SR175
Resolution
Status
3/10/2023
Primary Sponsor
Henry Aquino
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AI Summary
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Department of Health is requested to convene a working group to develop solutions and recommendations for recruiting and retaining nurses to address healthcare workforce shortages in Hawaii.
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Working group must examine and make recommendations on: establishing minimum staff-to-patient ratios for hospitals, care homes, and dialysis facilities; requiring hospitals to create staffing committees and plans; and establishing meal break, rest break, and overtime provisions for healthcare personnel.
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Working group membership includes the Director of Health (chair), and one representative each from the Healthcare Association of Hawaii, Hawaii State Center for Nursing, Hawaii Health Systems Corporation, Hawaii Nurses Association, Hawaii Government Employees Association, and Hawaii-American Nurses Association.
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Working group must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2025 Regular Session convenes.
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Working group is scheduled to dissolve on June 30, 2025.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Department Of Health To Convene A Working Group To Prepare And Develop Solutions And Make Recommendations For The Recruitment And Retention Of Nurses To Address The Shortage Of The Nursing And Health Care Workforce In The State.
Working Group
Last Action
The committee on HHS deferred the measure.
3/24/2023