MNA conflicts with MHA over nurse-patient assignment ratio bill package
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The Michigan Nurses Association (MNA) called on state legislators last week to set limits on nurse-patient assignment ratios in hospitals to improve patient outcomes and reduce burnout. The Safe Patient Care Act, a bill package in both chambers of the Michigan legislature, would address these concerns. The Michigan Health and Hospital Association (MHA) released a statement in opposition to the legislation.
The package comprises House Bill 4482-4484 and Senate Bill 204-206, which are identical in both chambers according to MNA. All bills are currently in their respective health policy committees awaiting discussion.
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A video has been released by the Michigan Nurses Association calling for the state Legislature to put limits on nurse patient assignments in hospitals. The group says the Safe Patient Care Act would establish patient assignment limits based on national standards, and also provide whistleblower protections for those who report violations and establish a law to limit forced overtime. Oakland County nurse Brenna Tresidder speaks in the video about the challenge the pandemic has posed for nurses.
“We lost patient after patient to COVID-19,” Tresidder said. “I wanted to hold their hand, offer comfort, but I just had too many patients and had to keep moving. And even now, as we start to recover, our hospitals still have not set staffing levels to ensure our patients get quality care.”
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