S 4541
Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2020
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Bill overview
The Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act of 2020 aims to protect nurses from excessive mandatory overtime by limiting the number of hours they can be required to work. Specifically, it prohibits hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, and other healthcare providers from requiring nurses to work more than a previously scheduled shift, 48 hours in a week, or 12 consecutive hours. The bill also establishes protections for nurses who report violations, requires providers to document overtime policies, and creates potential civil penalties for non-compliance. It excludes emergencies and disasters, subject to certain conditions.
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