Inadequate Nurse staffing and increasing workloads are putting patients at risk.  There is a growing consensus, based on numerous research studies, the improved nurse-to-patient staffing ratios decrease costs and produce safer, shorter patient stays.   

Senator Lightford has introduced a bill in the Illinois Legislature to improve nurse-to-patient staffing ratios.  To read the bill, click here.    There is also a companion bill in the House (HB485).   

Call or write your elected officials in the Illinois Legislature and ask them to support this bill.  If you do not know who your elected officials are, you can find out here.