HB 2712-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Directs the secretary of health to convene a task force on nurses' work environment to prepare a report to the legislature and propose measures aimed at improving patient safety by addressing the features of nurses' current work environments related to patient safety, patient outcomes, nurse job satisfaction, and nurse retention.

Requires the task force to issue its report to the legislature by January 1, 2005.