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Registered Safe Staffing Bill Introduced in Congress

The Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act was introduced Tuesday, April 30th. The American Nurses Association (ANA) applauds the introduction of federal legislation that empowers registered nurses (RNs) to drive staffing decisions in hospitals and, as a result, protect patients and improve the quality of care. The RN Safe Staffing Act, crafted with input from ANA, has sponsors from both political parties – Reps. David Joyce (R-OH), co-chair of the House Nursing Caucus and Lois Capps (DCA), also co-chair of the House Nursing Caucus and a nurse. 

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Lobby Day- June 27, 2013

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