SB 2314

  • Illinois Senate Bill
  • 103rd Regular Session
  • Introduced in Senate
  • Senate
  • House
  • Governor

Safe Patient Limits Act

Abstract

Creates the Safe Patient Limits Act. Provides the maximum number of patients that may be assigned to a registered nurse in specified situations. Provides that nothing shall preclude a facility from assigning fewer patients to a registered nurse than the limits provided in the Act. Provides that the maximum patient assignments may not be exceeded, regardless of the use and application of any patient acuity system. Requires the Department of Public Health to adopt rules governing the implementation and administration of the Act. Provides that all facilities shall adopt written policies and procedures for the training and orientation of nursing staff and that no registered nurse shall be assigned to a nursing unit or clinical area unless that nurse has, among other things, demonstrated competence in providing care in that area. Provides requirements for the Act's implementation. Establishes recordkeeping requirements. Provides rights and protections for nurses. Contains a severability provision and other provisions. Amends the Hospital Licensing Act. Provides that a hospital shall not mandate that a registered professional nurse delegate nursing interventions. Makes changes concerning staffing plans. Amends the Nurse Practice Act. Requires the exercise of professional judgment by a direct care registered professional nurse in the performance of his or her scope of practice to be provided in the exclusive interests of the patient.

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Mar 07, 2024

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Mattie Hunter

Mar 30, 2023

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Kimberly A. Lightford

Feb 23, 2023

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Laura M. Murphy

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Javier L. Cervantes

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Ram Villivalam

Senate

Added as Chief Co-Sponsor Sen. Rachel Ventura

Feb 22, 2023

Senate

Added as Co-Sponsor Sen. Robert Peters

Feb 10, 2023

Senate

Referred to Assignments

Senate

First Reading

Senate

Filed with Secretary by Sen. Celina Villanueva

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