What's happening
The bill requires hospitals to implement safety procedures so staff are never alone with patients unless safety measures are in place.
Why it matters
Addresses staff safety concerns. By mandating that hospital staff are never alone with patients unless specific safety measures are in place, the bill aims to reduce the risk of workplace violence, harassment, or medical emergencies where immediate assistance could be needed.
Requires investment in technology and protocols. Hospitals may need to adopt new systems, such as personal tracking devices for staff, or adjust staffing patterns to ensure that backup is always nearby, potentially leading to changes in hospital budgets and operational procedures.
Could impact patient care and workflow. The requirement for safety measures could affect how hospitals schedule staff and manage patient interactions, possibly leading to more teamwork and oversight, but also creating logistical challenges, especially in smaller facilities or during staffing shortages.
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Require Nurse Safety Measures
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- Referred to health
- Referred to health
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STATE OF NEW YORK
3045
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
January 28, 2019
Introduced by M. of A. PERRY -- read once and referred to the Committee on Health
AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to enacting the nurse safety work act
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The public health law is amended by adding a new section 2827 to read as follows:
§ 2827. Nurse safety work act. 1. Short title. This section shall be known and may be cited as the "nurse safety work act".
2. Hospitals will be required to implement safety procedures to ensure that hospital staff is never alone with a patient unless:
(a) the staff member has a tracking device that can be used to signal for assistance; or
(b) additional hospital staff is within a close distance or range and is able to hear and assist a co-worker's call for help.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD06658-01-9
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