SB 08-188 was a legislative outcome of the Governor's Task Force on Nursing Workforce and Patient Care. The bill evolved from discussions on retention, on nurse staffing, and on involvement of nurses in decision making related to issues of concern to nursing. The bill establishes a pilot research program structured by a Pilot Program Implementation Committee to research nursing involvement in decision making. The process will be guided by a formal Research Advisor - principal investigator appointed by the committee. The pilot study is supported by the groups that are participating in the Committee. Once designed and fully funded, the study will take place in several hospitals in Colorado.

This project has broad stakeholder support and could provide findings to inform how to more effectively implement nursing involvement in decision making in issues of concern for nursing. The importance of direct care nurses participation is supported by the legislation. Meetings for the PPIC are open meetings. Observers may attend to observe the committee process. Meetings will be held at the Center for Nursing Excellence - 5290 E. Yale Circle Suite 100, Denver, CO 80222. In addition to being a member of the PPIC, the Center is functioning in an administrative role for the project.

Resources

Senate Bill 08-188

SB08- 188 Research Plan: Value of Nurse Involvement in Decision Making

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (February 2, 2009 Final Meeting Minutes)

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes  (January 22, 2009)

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (January 9, 2009)

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (December 4, 2008)

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (November 13, 2008)

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (October 2, 2008)

SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (September 11, 2008)
SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (August 21, 2008)
SB08 - 188 Meeting Minutes (August 6, 2008)

Senate Bill 08-188: Pilot Program Implementation Committee

Meetings Held at:
Colorado Center for Nursing Excellence
5290 E. Yale Cir. Suite 100, Denver, CO 80222
If you plan to attend please notify Wendy Krzeczowski, wendy@coloradonursingcenter.org