p44 s1 bill 19 b019 e.pdf

Ontario — Bills

1ST SESSION, 44TH LEGISLATURE, ONTARIO CHARLES III, 2025 Bill

An Act to amend the Health Protection and Promotion Act with respect to maximum patient-to-nurse ratios Co-sponsors: MPP F. Gélinas MPP J. West Private Members’ Bill 1st Reading May 13, 2025 2nd Reading 3rd Reading Royal Assent Bill 19

An Act to amend the Health Protection and Promotion Act with respect to maximum patient-to-nurse ratios His Majesty, by and with the advice and consent of the Legislative Assembly of the Province of Ontario, enacts as follows: 1

Part II of the Health Protection and Promotion Act is amended by adding the following section: Maximum patient-to-nurse ratios 9.1

(1) The Ministry of Health shall ensure that the ratio of patients to nurses does not exceed the following: 1. A patient-to-nurse ratio of 1-to-1 for critical care patients on ventilators. 2. A patient-to-nurse ratio of 2-to-1 for, i. critical care patients not on ventilators, and ii. highly dependent patients who need mental health care. 3. A patient-to-nurse ratio of 3-to-1 for specialized care. 4. A patient-to-nurse ratio of 4-to-1 for inpatient and palliative care. 5. A patient-to-nurse ratio of 5-to-1 for rehabilitative care other than on night shifts. 6. A patient-to-nurse ratio of 7-to-1 for rehabilitative care on night shifts. Same

(2) The mix of nurse practitioners, registered nurses and registered practical nurses shall be as prescribed by the regulations. Commencement This Act comes into force on the day that is 12 months after the day this Act receives Royal Assent.

Short title The

short title of this Act is the Patient-to-Nurse Ratios for Hospitals Act, 2025. ______________ EXPLANATORY NOTE The Bill amends the Health Protection and Promotion Act by adding a new

section 9.1.

Section 9.1 sets out maximum patient-to-nurse ratios that the Ministry of Health shall ensure are not exceeded.

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Collection	Ontario — Bills
Citation	p44 s1 bill 19 b019 e.pdf
Type	bill
Volume / chapter	p44 s1 bill 19 b019 e.pdf
Language	en
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Source	PROVINCIAL
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