Pennsylvania Governor Signs Law to Ensure Patient Safety in Hospital

Legislation requiring hospitals to have a circulating nurse during procedures using general anesthesia or deep sedation has become law in Pennsylvania. Governor Rendell, who is the current chair of the AAN Raise the Voice Campaign (link to campaign), is a staunch supporter of patient safety and access to quality care in all health care settings. Thirty-eight other states require a circulating nurse in the operating room when sedation is necessary. Read more.

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