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June 14, 2016
"I hope none of you ever wind up in the hospital and you get a nurse that's overworked, can't take care properly of you," said Assemblyman José Rivera of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act, which would ensure proper staffing levels in New York State hospitals. A.8580
"I hope none of you ever wind up in the hospital and you get a nurse that's overworked, can't take care properly of you," said Assemblyman José Rivera of the Safe Staffing for Quality Care Act, which would ensure proper staffing levels in New York State hospitals. A.8580
