Rural hospital CEOs warn of consequences of Minn. nursing bill
If the Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act becomes law as written, the Minnesota Hospital Association and its members fear it could drastically hurt patient care
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If the Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act becomes law as written, the Minnesota Hospital Association and its members fear it could drastically hurt patient care
Minnesota lawmakers are working together to exempt Mayo Clinic from the Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act. Mayo Clinic is an asset to the state and the exemptio
The change appears to be aimed at addressing the concerns of Mayo Clinic and other hospitals about committees that would create staffing plans for their nurses, as well as other issues.
The Keeping Nurses at the Bedside Act is poised to pass any day in the Minnesota legislature, but it appears there's a long way to go before a compromise is made.
This weekend, word came that a compromise could be coming, at least to give the Mayo Clinic what they are asking for.