Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023.

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Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2023.

May 10, 2023

118th Cong (2023-2024).

Nurse staffing and patient care outcomes are linked, yet variation exists in nursing coverage throughout the United States. This submitted bill aims to legislate a national minimum nurse-to-patient staffing ratio as a strategy to enhance safety and quality improvement.

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