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MS HB1503

Bill

Status

Failed

3/6/2012

Primary Sponsor

Earle Banks

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Origin

House of Representatives

2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the State Board of Health to adopt rules mandating nursing facilities maintain a registry of registered nurses employed at the facility and share it with the Board of Health and Department of Human Services.

  • Requires nursing facilities to notify the State Board of Health and Department of Human Services when a registered nurse leaves employment, including the reason for departure.

  • Mandates nursing facilities maintain at least one registered nurse and three licensed practical nurses on full-time staff.

  • Requires nursing facilities to post annual state health department reports and evaluations in prominent locations and provide copies to families of all residents.

  • Effective date: July 1, 2012.

Legislative Description

Nursing homes; create certain standards of operation regarding employment of certain employees and facility reports.

Last Action

Died In Committee

3/6/2012

Full Bill Text

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