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Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007

Introduced: July 20, 2007 See on congress.gov

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Jul 20, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jul 20, 2007

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9659-9660)

Jul 20, 2007

Introduced in Senate

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Nursing and Patient Care Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to place limitations on mandatory overtime for nurses, prohibit retaliation against them in any manner with respect to any aspect of employment, and establish civil money penalties for violations of this Act.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to study and report to Congress on standards to establish for the maximum number of hours that a nurse may work without compromising the safety of patients.

Requires the Director of the Office of Management and Budget to study and report to Congress on the extent to which federally operated medical facilities have in effect practices and policies for overtime requirements for nurses that are inconsistent with the requirements added by this Act.

What's happening now July 20, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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