MHA chief nursing officers and other Michigan hospital leaders are encouraged to register for Hospitals for Patient Access Advocacy Day from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 13 at the MHA Capitol Advocacy Center in downtown Lansing to discuss the substantial harm that proposed legislation mandating registered nurse staffing ratios would have on patient access to care, and real solutions to train and hire more nurses.
MHA members will have the opportunity to have one-on-one meetings with lawmakers, engage with legislative leadership and more throughout the Michigan Capitol and legislative offices.
Action may be taken on these bills by lawmakers in September. Strong representation from MHA membership is important to demonstrate the seriousness of the legislation.
MHA members should register through the MHA member portal by Wednesday, Sept. 6.
MHA members are encouraged to meet with lawmakers in advance of the event. Members can also use the MHA action alert on these bills through the Legislative Action Center on the MHA website to express opposition to a one-size-fits-all legislative mandated ratio.
Questions about registration may be directed to Meghan Protz-Sanders at the MHA. Please contact Elizabeth Kutter at the MHA for any further details or questions.