S 1709

This bill, the Nurse Staffing Standards for Hospital Patient Safety and Quality Care Act of 2025, aims to improve patient safety and quality of care by establishing minimum direct care registered nurse-to-patient ratios in hospitals. It mandates that hospitals develop and implement staffing plans that meet these ratios, taking into account patient acuity and other factors. The bill also includes provisions for nurse workforce initiatives, audits of staffing plans, and adjustments to Medicare reimbursement to cover increased costs associated with meeting these standards.