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Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act Legislation by Sen. Merkley Analyzed

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2026-08-14
Bailey Malota

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Nurse Overtime and Patient Safety Act, originally introduced by Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, on August 6, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to enhance patient safety by establishing limits on the mandatory overtime hours that nurses can be required to work at Medicare-funded service providers.

The bill addresses growing concerns about the impact of long working hours on nurses, which can lead to fatigue, d . . .

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