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Tex. Health and Safety Code § 257.001 Definitions
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Sec. 257.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter: (1) "Commission" means the Health and Human Services Commission. (1-a) "Committee" means a nurse staffing committee required by this chapter. (2) "Department" means the Department of State Health Services. (3) "Hospital" means: (A) a ge…
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 257.002 Legislative Findings
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Sec. 257.002. LEGISLATIVE FINDINGS. (a) The legislature finds that: (1) research supports a conclusion that adequate nurse staffing is directly related to positive patient outcomes and nurse satisfaction with the practice environment; (2) nurse satisfaction with the practice envi…
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 257.003 Nurse Staffing Policy and Plan
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Sec. 257.003. NURSE STAFFING POLICY AND PLAN. (a) The governing body of a hospital shall adopt, implement, and enforce a written nurse staffing policy to ensure that an adequate number and skill mix of nurses are available to meet the level of patient care needed. The policy must…
Tex. Health and Safety Code § 257.004 Nurse Staffing Committee
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Sec. 257.004. NURSE STAFFING COMMITTEE. (a) A hospital shall establish a nurse staffing committee as a standing committee of the hospital. (b) The committee shall be composed of members who are representative of the types of nursing services provided in the hospital. (c) The chie…