I'm wondering whether anyone knows of a good resource for finding out the status of nurse-patient ratio laws by state. I live in California where we have such laws, but it's my understanding that my state is the only one with such laws on the books. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 4, 2007 by TazziRN, RN 6,487 Posts; 21,375 Profile Views California is the only state right now. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 4, 2007 by Pachinko 290 Posts; 7,833 Profile Views I'm wondering whether other states are considering it, if it's being debated or considered, etc. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 4, 2007 by caroladybelle, BSN, RN caroladybelle is a BSN, RN and specializes in Oncology/Haemetology/HIV. 5,486 Posts; 29,453 Profile Views California is the only state with a ratio law. Most other states have had ratio laws be offered up. A lawmaker wants to look good to constitients, and may propose legislation. But few ever go the full trip and get voted on. And many of the legislators know, that they will go nowhere. Given the amount of PAC money that hospitals have access to, few ratio laws have a chance at actually coming to a vote. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 4, 2007 by Ivanna_Nurse, BSN, RN Ivanna_Nurse is a BSN, RN and specializes in CCU MICU Rapid Response. 1 Article; 469 Posts; 10,926 Profile Views Illinois is working on such nurse patient ratio laws here as well... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jun 4, 2007 by mom4josh mom4josh specializes in onc, M/S, hospice, nursing informatics. 284 Posts; 5,976 Profile Views Texas is currently working on same. We can only hope! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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