HB 2183 -- Nurse Staffing Levels

Sponsor:  Low (39)

Beginning January 1, 2009, this bill requires hospitals to
compile and post daily staffing information in the patient care
area of each unit of the hospital.  The staffing information must
contain the number of registered professional nurses, licensed
practical nurses, and certified nurse aides providing direct
patient care in the hospital and the methods used for determining
and adjusting direct care staffing levels.  Each hospital is also
required to compile the daily information and submit a monthly
staffing report to the Department of Health and Senior Services.
Any hospital failing to comply with the provisions of the bill
will be subject to licensure sanctions.

Missouri House of Representatives
94th General Assembly, 2nd Regular Session
Last Updated October 15, 2008 at 3:12 pm