Senate Bill 333 aims to enhance the reporting requirements for hospitals in Tennessee regarding advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). The bill introduces a new section to Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 68, Chapter 11, Part 2, mandating that all hospitals licensed by the health facilities commission or the department of mental health and substance abuse services must report annually to the department of health. This report will include the number of APRNs employed at the hospital for each month, using a form that will be developed by the department.

The bill grants the department the authority to create the reporting form and determine the reporting period and submission deadlines. This legislative change is intended to improve the tracking and oversight of APRN employment in hospitals, thereby potentially enhancing healthcare delivery in the state. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of timely implementation for public welfare.