Nurse-Patient Ration Mandate in Ohio

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Ohio SB 324:

  • Establish minimum, mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios that are increased based upon patient need
  • Provide strong whistle-blower protections for nurses who report unsafe conditions
  • Prohibit the use of mandatory overtime as a means of meeting the ratio

Read the whole SB proposal here:

Senate Bill 324 - Summary | The Ohio Legislature

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Ohio SB 324:

  • Establish minimum, mandatory nurse-to-patient ratios that are increased based upon patient need
  • Provide strong whistle-blower protections for nurses who report unsafe conditions
  • Prohibit the use of mandatory overtime as a means of meeting the ratio

Read the whole SB proposal here:

Senate Bill 324 - Summary | The Ohio Legislature

California has mandatory ratios, finally signed by our governor in 2003? I cannot remember exactly the year. Many nurses here applauded the passing of it. Hospitals here still fight it, and nurses are still struggling with hospital compliance, sometimes striking over it. Unions help too. Good luck Ohio!!

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