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SR 1076

SENATE RESOLUTION CELEBRATING "NATIONAL HOSPITAL WEEK" ON MAY 11TH THROUGH MAY 17TH, 2025, IN THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Pete Appollonio and 9 co-sponsors

Rhode Island Senate designates May 11–17, 2025 as National Hospital Week to honor healthcare workers and hospitals, highlighting their community service and economic impact.

05/15/2025 Senate read and passed
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Bill Summary · SR 1076

Summary of Rhode Island SR 1076: National Hospital Week (May 11–17, 2025)

Overview

Rhode Island Senate Resolution 1076 is a ceremonial measure recognizing and celebrating National Hospital Week in the state from May 11 to May 17, 2025. It honors healthcare professionals and the essential role of hospitals and health systems in Rhode Island communities. The resolution is not a law but a formal expression of appreciation and acknowledgment by the Rhode Island Senate.

Purpose and Intent

  • To commemorate National Hospital Week and highlight the contributions of hospitals, health systems, and their staff to community health and well-being.
  • To acknowledge the dedication and care provided by nurses, doctors, practitioners, and hospital staff.
  • To recognize the economic and social impact of Rhode Island’s hospitals on the state’s health outcomes and economy.

Key Provisions

  • Declares May 11–17, 2025 as “National Hospital Week” in Rhode Island.
  • Recognizes the importance of hospitals and healthcare professionals in delivering quality health services.
  • Cites historical context: National Hospital Day originated to honor Florence Nightingale and was expanded to a week in 1953, now sponsored by the American Hospital Association.
  • Provides Rhode Island-specific impact data for 2024: more than 60,000 hospital-related jobs; $11.7 billion in total economic output; $779.3 million in state and local tax revenue.
  • Directs the Secretary of State to transmit a certified copy of the resolution to Howard Dulude, Interim President of the Hospital Association of Rhode Island.

Who/What Is Affected

  • Rhode Island healthcare professionals and hospital staff (nurses, doctors, clinicians, administrators, and allied workers) acknowledged for their service.
  • Hospitals and health systems in Rhode Island.
  • The Hospital Association of Rhode Island (recipient of the certified copy).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced: May 15, 2025.
  • Referred to: Recommended for Immediate Consideration.
  • Status: Senate read and passed on May 15, 2025.
  • Nature of measure: Non-binding resolution intended to publicly honor and recognize contributions of the state’s hospitals and healthcare workers.

Contextual Notes

  • National Hospital Week serves to raise awareness of the critical role of hospitals and health professionals in communities nationwide, alongside the state-level acknowledgment provided by this resolution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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