This bill aims to enhance health care reporting and protect patient care staff in Minnesota. It mandates the continued publication of the annual adverse health event report and prohibits retaliation against patient care staff who refuse additional patient assignments that may jeopardize patient safety. The bill amends several sections of the Minnesota Statutes, including provisions that ensure the commissioner of health must conduct root cause analyses of adverse events while considering staffing levels, and it requires facilities to notify individuals involved in these analyses. Additionally, the bill establishes a process for patient care staff to decline additional assignments under certain conditions, ensuring their rights are protected.

Key amendments include the insertion of language that specifies the mandate to publish annual reports and submit health event reports does not expire, reinforcing accountability in health care operations. The bill also introduces new definitions and processes related to patient assignments, emphasizing the importance of staff safety and patient care quality. Furthermore, it allows the commissioner to enforce compliance with these provisions, including the ability to issue fines for violations, thereby strengthening the regulatory framework surrounding health care practices in Minnesota.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 144.05, 144.7065, 144.7067
1st Engrossment: 144.05, 144.7065, 144.7067
2nd Engrossment: 144.05, 144.7065, 144.7067