Hospitals - Clinical Staffing Committees and Plans - Establishment (Safe Staffing Act of 2026)

Summary

The Safe Staffing Act of 2026 obligates all non‑state hospitals in Maryland to form a clinical staffing committee with equal management and employee representation and to draft a written staffing plan. Hospitals must put the plan into practice, display it on each patient unit, allow staff to file complaints, and submit an annual report to the Maryland Health Care Commission. The measure aims to guarantee adequate, evidence‑based staffing for safe patient care.

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