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MS HB1503
Bill
Status
3/6/2012
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Mandates nursing facilities maintain at least one registered nurse and three licensed practical nurses on full-time staff.
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Requires nursing facilities to post annual state health department reports and evaluations in prominent locations and provide copies to families of all residents.
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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