Introduced By: Representatives Ginaitt, Henseler, George and Benoit
Date Introduced : February 2, 1999
It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:
SECTION 1. Chapter 23-17 of the General Laws entitled "Licensing of Health Care Facilities" is hereby amended by adding thereto the following section:
{ADD 23-17-48. Labor disputes/actions. -- ADD} {ADD Health
care facilities shall provide the licensing agency with prompt
notice of pending and actual labor disputes/actions which would
{DEL adversely DEL} impact delivery of patient care services including,
but not limited to, strikes, walk-outs, and strike notices. Health
care facilities shall provide a plan, acceptable to the director,
for continued operation of the facility, suspension of operations,
or closure in the event of such actual or potential labor dispute/action.
The director of health shall have the authority to promulgate
rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of
this section. ADD}
SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.
