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NY A06649
Bill
Status
3/24/2011
Primary Sponsor
James Brennan
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AI Summary
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Establishes minimum staffing ratios for mental health facilities operated under the Office of Mental Health, with different ratios based on patient classification (Short Stay, Specialized Care, or Extended Care)
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Short Stay and Extended Care units must maintain a ratio of at least 1.2 to 1 for Category One employees (nursing and therapy aides) and 0.4 to 1 for Category Two employees (physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, etc.), limited to 25 patients per unit
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Specialized Care units must maintain a ratio of at least 1.6 to 1 for Category One employees and 0.6 to 1 for Category Two employees, limited to 20 patients per unit
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Requires the Office of Mental Health to publish quarterly reports showing staffing ratios, patient numbers, patient classifications, staff titles, and comparisons to previous quarters, with the first report due to the Governor and legislative committees by January 1, 2011
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Takes effect 120 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Establishes minimum staffing ratios in facilities operated under the jurisdiction of the office of mental health; provides that the office of mental health shall report quarterly to the governor and the legislature setting forth present staff ratios and comparisons to past staff ratios.
Last Action
referred to mental health
1/4/2012