Bill 118 hr 4328, also known as the National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act of 2023, aims to address the ongoing shortage of nurses in the United States. The bill proposes the creation of a task force that will be responsible for studying the root causes of the nursing shortage and developing strategies to address it.
The task force will be composed of experts in the field of nursing, including representatives from nursing organizations, healthcare providers, and academic institutions. They will be tasked with conducting a comprehensive analysis of the current state of the nursing workforce, including factors such as retirement rates, job satisfaction, and recruitment and retention challenges.
Additionally, the task force will be responsible for developing recommendations for how to increase the number of nurses in the workforce, improve working conditions for nurses, and ensure that patients receive high-quality care. These recommendations will be submitted to Congress and the Department of Health and Human Services for consideration.
Overall, the National Nursing Shortage Task Force Act of 2023 seeks to address a critical issue facing the healthcare system in the United States and ensure that patients have access to the care they need.