HB 2712 - DIGEST

(SEE ALSO PROPOSED 1ST SUB)

Directs the secretary of health to convene a task force on nurses' work environment and patient safety to prepare a report to the legislature and propose measures aimed at improving patient safety by addressing the features of nurses' current work environments that may contribute to commission of preventable adverse patient events.

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