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Nevada's nursing community is celebrating a significant legislative victory with the passage of Senate Bill 182 (SB 182), a landmark safe staffing bill. Championed by the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the bill is a groundbreaking step towards improving both patient care and working conditions for nurses across Nevada.
SB 182 sets maximum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals based on the acuity of care required in different units, a move lauded by nurses as pivotal in ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. Karen Pels-Jimenez, a registered nurse from Las Vegas, expressed that the legal limits on patient assignments mark a crucial shift towards safer and more sustainable healthcare environments.
The bill, now awaiting the signature of Governor Joe Lombardo, represents the culmination of vigorous lobbying efforts by Nevada nurses and healthcare worker unions. Inspired by similar legislation enacted in California over two decades ago, which has significantly improved patient outcomes and working conditions, Nevada nurses are optimistic about the benefits this bill will bring.
Beyond regulated staffing ratios for registered nurses, SB 182 also aims to establish safe staffing levels for other healthcare workers in acute care settings, setting a precedent for nationwide reforms. As NNOC/NNU continues to advocate for a federal staffing ratios bill, Nevada stands poised to lead by example, echoing the transformative impact seen in California's healthcare system.
For more details on the passage of Nevada's safe staffing bill, visit the original article at National Nurses United: [Union nurses celebrate Nevada legislature’s passage of safe staffing bill](Source).
Nevada Nurses Triumph: Safe Staffing Bill Passed by Legislature
Nevada's nursing community is celebrating a significant legislative victory with the passage of Senate Bill 182 (SB 182), a landmark safe staffing bill. Championed by the National Nurses Organizing Committee/National Nurses United (NNOC/NNU), the bill is a groundbreaking step towards improving both patient care and working conditions for nurses across Nevada.
SB 182 sets maximum nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals based on the acuity of care required in different units, a move lauded by nurses as pivotal in ensuring the safety and quality of patient care. Karen Pels-Jimenez, a registered nurse from Las Vegas, expressed that the legal limits on patient assignments mark a crucial shift towards safer and more sustainable healthcare environments.
The bill, now awaiting the signature of Governor Joe Lombardo, represents the culmination of vigorous lobbying efforts by Nevada nurses and healthcare worker unions. Inspired by similar legislation enacted in California over two decades ago, which has significantly improved patient outcomes and working conditions, Nevada nurses are optimistic about the benefits this bill will bring.
Beyond regulated staffing ratios for registered nurses, SB 182 also aims to establish safe staffing levels for other healthcare workers in acute care settings, setting a precedent for nationwide reforms. As NNOC/NNU continues to advocate for a federal staffing ratios bill, Nevada stands poised to lead by example, echoing the transformative impact seen in California's healthcare system.
For more details on the passage of Nevada's safe staffing bill, visit the original article at National Nurses United: [Union nurses celebrate Nevada legislature’s passage of safe staffing bill](Source).