H.R. 1372 · 109th Congress
Quality Nursing Care Act of 2005
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Lois Capps
- Introduced
- 2005-03-17
- Latest action
- 2005-03-24 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Quality Nursing Care Act of 2005 - Amends part D (Voluntary Prescription Drug Benefit Program) of title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to require that each participating hospital adopt and implement a staffing system that ensures a number of registered nurses on each shift and in each unit of the hospital to ensure appropriate staffing levels for patient care. Outlines whistle-blower protections.