Imagine you’re in a hospital, vulnerable and in need of care. Now, picture the nurse attending to you is also responsible for nine other patients simultaneously. This scenario is not uncommon in Nevada’s hospitals today. Senate Bill 182 (SB182), introduced by Senator Rochelle Nguyen, seeks to change this by establishing safe nurse-to-patient ratios, ensuring thatContinue reading “Nevada Senate Bill 182: A Lifeline for Patients and Nurses”
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Balancing Patient Safety and Workforce Challenges: The Debate Over Nevada’s Senate Bill 182
Introduced on February 3, 2025, by Senator Rochelle Nguyen, Nevada’s Senate Bill 182 (SB182) seeks to reform healthcare staffing regulations and enhance workplace safety in the state’s hospitals. The bill’s key provisions include the establishment of staffing committees, implementation of mandatory nurse-to-patient and certified nursing assistant (CNA) staffing ratios, and the development of comprehensive safetyContinue reading “Balancing Patient Safety and Workforce Challenges: The Debate Over Nevada’s Senate Bill 182”
