1046-S.E AMS FRANK S3361.2

ESHB 1046 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-3275.3/95)   409

By Senator Franklin

    On page 30, after line 34 of the amendment, insert the following:

    "NEW SECTION. Sec. 27.  A new section is added to chapter 43.70 RCW to read as follows:

    All health care facilities, health carriers overseeing health care delivery, and providers must develop and disclose a staffing plan to include professional and nonprofessional staff, including direct registered nurse to patient ratios for each treatment setting and shift.  This section does not require a health carrier, health care facility, or health provider to adhere to any particular standard that may not be otherwise provided by law.  The department shall set in rule the forms, frequency of disclosure, and posting requirements for such information."

    Renumber the remaining sections consecutively and correct internal references accordingly.

ESHB 1046 - S AMD TO S AMD (S-3275.3/95)

By Senator Franklin

    On page 33, line 26 of the title amendment, after "48.21 RCW;" insert "adding a new section to chapter 70.41 RCW;"

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