Lawmakers Call For Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Proposal Based On California Law PDF Print E-mail
CBS CHICAGO: Lawmakers Call For Nurse-to-Patient Ratio Proposal Based On California Law
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Two Illinois lawmakers are calling on the state to adopt a law that would mandate how many nurses a hospital would have to have for each patient. WBBM Newsradio 780's Regine Schlesinger reports the proposal is modeled after a law in California.

The California nurse-to-patient ratio has been in effect for two years and registered nurse Liz Jacobs says it's been effective and saves lives, money and keeps overworked nurses from burning out. Hospitals counter that a shortage of nurses makes the measure impractical but, Jacobs says in California, that hasn't been a problem. She says the turnover rate has dropped dramatically.

State Rep. Mary Flowers and senator Iris Martinez are introducing legislation in Illinois that would copy the California model.

 
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