HR 378, the federal Nurse and Patient Safety and Protection Act was introduced by Congressman John Conyers. The bill was referred to the House Committee on health.
SB 377, the Michigan Safe Patient Handling legislation, was introduced by Senator Dennis Olshove. The bill was referred to the Senate Committee on Health Policy.
Safe Patient Handling Fact Sheet
A synopsis of Safe Patient Lifting legislation and what you can do to help.
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