Senate Bill 333, also known as House Bill 644, amends various sections of the Tennessee Code Annotated to enhance the reporting requirements for advanced practice nursing within hospitals. Specifically, it introduces a new section in 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 detail the number of advanced practice registered nurses employed in the hospital for each month, using a form that will be developed by the department.

The bill empowers the department of health to create the reporting form and determine the reporting period and submission deadlines. This legislative change aims to improve oversight and data collection regarding the employment of advanced practice registered nurses in Tennessee hospitals, thereby potentially enhancing healthcare delivery and workforce planning in the state. The act is set to take effect upon becoming law, emphasizing the importance of timely implementation for public welfare.