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NY A08580
Bill
Status
6/14/2016
Primary Sponsor
Aileen Gunther
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AI Summary
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Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act" requiring acute care facilities and nursing homes to implement minimum direct-care nurse to patient ratios in all nursing units.
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Requires facilities to submit documented staffing plans to the department annually and upon application for an operating certificate, with plans made available to the public.
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Authorizes nurses to refuse work assignments that exceed their abilities or do not meet minimum staffing requirements without penalty.
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Establishes civil penalties for facility violations and creates a private right of action for nurses who face discrimination for refusing illegal work assignments.
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Requires acute care facilities to maintain staffing records during all shifts to document compliance with staffing requirements.
Legislative Description
Enacts the "safe staffing for quality care act" to require acute care facilities and nursing homes to implement certain direct-care nurse to patient ratios in all nursing units; sets minimum staffing requirements; requires every such facility to submit a documented staffing plan to the department on an annual basis and upon application for an operating certificate; requires acute care facilities to maintain staffing records during all shifts; authorizes nurses to refuse work assignments if the assignment exceeds the nurse's abilities or if minimum staffing is not present; requires public access to documented staffing plans; imposes civil penalties for violations of such provisions; establishes private right of action for nurses discriminated against for refusing any illegal work assignment.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/14/2016