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House of Representatives
Session of 2017 - 2018 Regular Session

MEMORANDUM

Posted: May 30, 2017 03:48 PM
From: Representative Gene DiGirolamo
To: All House members
Subject: Nurse to Patient Ratios
 
In the near future, I plan to re-introduce legislation which would fix the minimum ratio of patients to nurses in Pennsylvania Hospitals. There is compelling statistical evidence that patient safety is improved dramatically and the costs to hospitals are reduced as malpractice claims fall and unnecessary, uncompensated care is avoided.

The bill will set different ratios depending on the nature of the unit; for instance a neo-natal intensive care unit has a much lower ratio (1:2) than a pre-surgical unit (1:4).

This bill is an important part of keeping hospital patients safe and ensuring they receive the best care possible. In addition, this represents an excellent way for hospitals to make an investment in patient care that will pay dividends in overall savings. A number of other states have already instituted such ratios.

Please consider cosponsoring this important legislation.



Introduced as HB1500