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A10072Assembly2009-2010 Session

Includes certified nursing assistants in provisions of law relating to restrictions on consecutive hours of work

Sponsor Susan JohnAD-131Affects Economy
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Susan John

Assembly Member · Assembly District 131

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BILL NUMBER:A10072

Title of bill

An act to amend the labor law and the education law, in relation to including certified nursing assistants in provisions of law relating to restrictions on consecutive hours of work

Purpose

To include certified nursing assistants in provisions of law relating to restrictions on consecutive hours of work.

Summary of provisions

Section 1 adds certified nursing assistant to paragraph b of subdivision 1 of section 167 of the labor law, as added by chapter 433 of the laws of 2008. Section 2 amends section 6510-a of the education law,as added by chapter 493 of the laws of 2008 to include certified nursing assistants.

Justification

In 2008 legislation was chaptered that limited consec- utive hours of work by registered nurses and licensed practical nurses. This bill would include mandatory overtime for certified nursing assist- ants also. CPN's work in a demanding, stressful environment where proper decision making is part of the job. Under staffing has resulted in CPN's having to work longer hours caring for sicker, more needy patients with very little rest. CPN's deserve to be included in the mandatory overtime statute the same as the RN's and LPN's so they can do their jobs to the best of their ability without it affecting patient care.

Bill history

New Bill.

Fiscal implications

The use of overtime to address staffing needs has resulted in increased overtime costs. This bill should result in addi- tional new hires reducing the amount of overtime.

Effective date

The act shall take effect on the ninetieth day after it shall become

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