HB333 Alabama 2019 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2019
Title
Private dialysis centers, nurse-patient ratio established, Dept. of Public Health to adopt rule
Description
Currently, there is no state law or administrative rule setting a maximum patient-nurse ratio for care of patients at private dialysis centers licensed by the Department of Public Health
This bill would require the Department of Public Health, by rule, to establish a patient-nurse ratio at private dialysis centers to protect patient health, safety, and welfare and would set a maximum ratio of no greater than eight patients per nurse
Relating to private dialysis centers, to require the Department of Public Health, by rule, to establish a patient-nurse ratio at private dialysis centers.
Subjects
Health Care
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2019 | H | Read for the first time and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Health |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | HB333 Alabama 2019 Session - Introduced |