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legislation we support
The listed bills are looking to amend the Public Health Service Act to establish direct care registered nurse-to-patient staffing ratio requirements in hospitals, and for other purposes.
These bills are sitting in their respective committees:
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Senate: Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions
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House of Representatives: House Energy & Commerce and House Ways & Means
Our goal is to get this legislation passed to the Senate and House of Representatives where they can be put up for a YES vote. Here is why nurses should advocate for S.1567 and H.R.3165:
Having a safe patient limit on the amount of patients that a nurse is forced to take allows for a safer environment for patients, and reduces cost in the long term for hospitals. This legislation sets a maximum limit of patients that a nurse must take and it factors in a plan for acuity adjustments that need to be made for patients and staffing. Use this Fact Sheet to review and give to your legislator.
A copious amount of studies prove that more patients per nurse result in a higher mortality rate. Studies also show that there is a long term cost benefit to hospitals due to better nurse retention, decreased occupational injuries, and lessened complications in the hospital. Familiarize yourself with the differences between the proposed federal staffing bills, what the ANA supports (ONLY acuity/staffing committees) compared to what NursesTakeDC supports (ratios AND acuity).
where do i start?
Getting legislation introduced from a grassroots standpoint means with a little work anyone can get a bill introduced into congress. The following are 4 easy steps to make your voice heard:
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sign the petition
Sign this petition – for ourselves, our families, our patients, and for the future of nursing, so nurses will be able to practice nursing the way it should be practiced.
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find your elected official
Use the form below to find your elected official. You will be able to Tweet, Facebook, call and write letters very easily!
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See if your elected officials are co-sponsors. The goal is to get them to become a co-sponsor.
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support your claim
Personalize your letter with a short testimony of why it is important and/or cite research. (i.e. research on the need, cost, and factors related to Medicare/Medicaid reimbursements).
Short on time? We have gathered relevent research articles for you to use. Find them on the link below.
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make your voice heard
Use the form below to contact your elected official. You will be able to Tweet, Facebook, call and write letters to them very easily!
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There are a variety of letters and messages already designed that you can send.
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Use the formatted call with instructions to help you call with ease.
advocacy resources
Senators Committee Info
How To Contact Legislators via Text
Evidence Based Economical Talking Points
How to Write To Your Legislators
Nurse Staffing & Patient Outcomes Talking Points
House of Representatives Committee Info
Articles to Support Your Elevator Speech