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Bill100th CongressFiled Jun 19, 1987Health
S. 1402

Nursing Shortage Reduction Act of 1987

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What it doesSummary passed senate amended (Aug 5, 1987)

(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Nursing Shortage Reduction Act of 1987 - Amends title VIII (Nurse Training) of the Public Health Service Act to add a new part on initiatives to reduce nursing shortages.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to establish a special advisory committee to develop a comprehensive plan regarding long-term solutions to problems in recruiting and retaining nurses. Requires nurses to be included on the committee.

Directs the Secretary to make a grant to a nonprofit private entity with a record in supporting innovative health initiatives for a project to demonstrate and evaluate innovative hospital nursing practice models. Requires models to include initiatives to: (1) restructure the role of the hospital nurse, through changes in the composition of hospital staff and through innovative approaches for interaction between hospital administration and nursing personnel; (2) test innovative wage structures for nurses; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of providing benefits such as pensions, sabbaticals, and payment of educational expenses for nurses. Prohibits the Federal share of the costs of the project supported by the grant from exceeding 50 percent. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private collegiate schools of nursing for projects to demonstrate and evaluate innovative nursing practice models regarding long-term health care services in the home or in long-term care facilities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private entities to develop, establish, and operate at least one and not more than five regional model professional nurse recruitment centers to recruit individuals to enter programs to train nurses. Directs the Secretary, in making grants, to ensure inclusion of centers in rural areas. Sets forth requirements for centers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

What just happenedSep 9, 1987

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Kennedy, Edward M. [D-MA](D-MA)Sponsor
16 cosponsors12 D4 R
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  1. Sep 9, 1987CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. Aug 7, 1987IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  3. Aug 7, 1987Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  4. Aug 5, 1987Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  5. Aug 5, 1987Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.

  6. Jul 28, 1987Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 269.

  7. Jul 28, 1987Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with amendments. With written report No. 100-132.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  8. Jul 28, 1987Committee14000

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Reported to Senate by Senator Kennedy with amendments. With written report No. 100-132.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  9. Jul 2, 1987Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources requested executive comment from Health and Human Services Department, OMB.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  10. Jul 1, 1987Committee

    Committee on Labor and Human Resources. Ordered to be reported with amendments favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  11. Jun 19, 1987IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  12. Jun 19, 1987IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 5, 198735
(Measure passed Senate, amended)

Nursing Shortage Reduction Act of 1987 - Amends title VIII (Nurse Training) of the Public Health Service Act to add a new part on initiatives to reduce nursing shortages.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to establish a special advisory committee to develop a comprehensive plan regarding long-term solutions to problems in recruiting and retaining nurses. Requires nurses to be included on the committee.

Directs the Secretary to make a grant to a nonprofit private entity with a record in supporting innovative health initiatives for a project to demonstrate and evaluate innovative hospital nursing practice models. Requires models to include initiatives to: (1) restructure the role of the hospital nurse, through changes in the composition of hospital staff and through innovative approaches for interaction between hospital administration and nursing personnel; (2) test innovative wage structures for nurses; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of providing benefits such as pensions, sabbaticals, and payment of educational expenses for nurses. Prohibits the Federal share of the costs of the project supported by the grant from exceeding 50 percent. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private collegiate schools of nursing for projects to demonstrate and evaluate innovative nursing practice models regarding long-term health care services in the home or in long-term care facilities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private entities to develop, establish, and operate at least one and not more than five regional model professional nurse recruitment centers to recruit individuals to enter programs to train nurses. Directs the Secretary, in making grants, to ensure inclusion of centers in rural areas. Sets forth requirements for centers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 28, 198701
(Reported to Senate from the Committee on Labor and Human Resources with amendment, S. Rept. 100-132)

Nursing Shortage Reduction Act of 1987 - Amends title VIII (Nurse Training) of the Public Health Service Act to add a new part on initiatives to reduce nursing shortages.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to establish a special advisory committee to develop a comprehensive plan regarding long-term solutions to problems in recruiting and retaining nurses. Requires nurses to be included on the committee.

Directs the Secretary to make a grant to a nonprofit private entity with a record in supporting innovative health initiatives for a project to demonstrate and evaluate innovative hospital nursing practice models. Requires models to include initiatives to: (1) restructure the role of the hospital nurse, through changes in the composition of hospital staff and through innovative approaches for interaction between hospital administration and nursing personnel; (2) test innovative wage structures for nurses; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of providing benefits such as pensions, sabbaticals, and payment of educational expenses for nurses. Prohibits the Federal share of the costs of the project supported by the grant from exceeding 50 percent. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private collegiate schools of nursing for projects to demonstrate and evaluate innovative nursing practice models regarding long-term health care services in the home or in long-term care facilities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private entities to develop, establish, and operate at least one and not more than five regional model professional nurse recruitment centers to recruit individuals to enter programs to train nurses. Directs the Secretary, in making grants, to ensure inclusion of centers in rural areas. Sets forth requirements for centers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Introduced in SenateJun 19, 198700

Nursing Shortage Reduction Act of 1987 - Amends title VIII (Nurse Training) of the Public Health Service Act to add a new part on initiatives to reduce nursing shortages.

Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a special advisory committee to develop a comprehensive plan regarding long-term solutions to problems in recruiting and retaining nurses.

Directs the Secretary to make a grant to a nonprofit private entity with a record in supporting innovative health initiatives for a project to demonstrate and evaluate innovative hospital nursing practice models. Requires models to include initiatives to: (1) restructure the role of the hospital nurse, through changes in the composition of hospital staffs; (2) test innovative wage structures for nurses; and (3) evaluate the effectiveness of providing benefits such as pensions, sabbaticals, and payment of educational expenses for nurses. Prohibits the Federal share of the costs of the project from exceeding 50 percent. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to or enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private collegiate schools of nursing for projects to demonstrate and evaluate innovative nursing practice models regarding long-term health care services in the home or in long-term care facilities. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.

Directs the Secretary to make grants to and enter into contracts with public and nonprofit private entities to develop, establish, and operate at least one and not more than five regional model professional nurse recruitment centers to recruit individuals to enter programs to train nurses. Sets forth requirements for centers. Authorizes appropriations for FY 1988 through 1990.