Health facilities: hospitals; mandatory overtime for nurses; prohibit except under certain circumstances. Amends sec. 20165 of 1978 PA 368 (MCL 333.20165) & adds sec. 17233. TIE BAR WITH: SB 0296'25
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Overview
This bill prohibits hospitals from requiring nurses to work mandatory overtime beyond their regularly scheduled hours, except under specific circumstances. It clarifies that a nurse’s refusal to work extra hours is not grounds for administrative action and defines key terms related to work schedules. The bill also outlines conditions under which a hospital’s license or certification could be denied, suspended, or revoked, including violations of regulations and patient safety concerns.
Key provisions
- Registered professional nurses cannot be forced to work overtime beyond their scheduled hours.
- A nurse’s refusal to work overtime is not grounds for disciplinary action.
- The bill defines ‘hospital’ and ‘registered professional nurse’s predetermined work schedule’ for clarity.
- The Department of Health and Human Services can deny, limit, suspend, or revoke a hospital’s license if certain violations occur.
- Significant fines can be imposed on hospitals for violations of regulations, including a $5,000,000 fine for a violation of section 20197(1).
- A $1,000 fine may be imposed for violations of section 21526.
- The bill is contingent on the enactment of Senate Bill 296.
Who is affected
- Hospitals
- Registered professional nurses
- The Department of Health and Human Services
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