SPH Legislation

Safe Patient Handling Legislation

Federal Legislation – The Nurse and Healthcare Worker Protection Act of 2009.

Click here for a PowerPoint presentation describing HR 2381 and S 1788, The Nurse and Healthcare Worker Protection Act of 2009.

To read the full text of the bills go to:

H.R. 2381 (May 2009)

S. 1788 (Oct 2009)

H.RES.510 (2009)  Recognizing the need for safe patient handling and movement.

For information on Safe Patient Handling Legislation in other States go to:

http://www.anasafepatienthandling.org/Main-Menu/ANA-Actions/State-Legislation.aspx

New October 7, 2011 – California passes SPH legislation. Click here to view AB 1136