Revises provisions relating to the staffing of health care facilities. (BDR 40-33)

SB 182 requires hospitals in Clark and Washoe Counties (with populations over 100,000 and more than 70 beds) to establish three new committees: one for nursing staff, one for technical staff (e.g., IT, equipment maintenance), and one for service staff (e.g., food service, housekeeping). It sets specific patient-to-nurse ratio limits for different hospital units and mandates that all committees collaborate to create a documented staffing plan including these ratios. Hospitals must also report annually on all committees’ activities and maintain records to verify compliance with staffing rules. The bill adds enforcement tools, including inspections by the health division and protections for staff reporting violations, while allowing temporary ratio deviations during declared emergencies.