The Allan Labor Government will deliver more nurses in more hospitals by strengthening nurse-to-patient ratios.
Nurse and midwife to patient ratios were first introduced under Labor.
They set minimum staffing levels to ensure patients always have the care they need from our dedicated nurses.
Now we're building on them.
Stronger nurse-to-patient ratios
Legislation will be introduced this term to further strengthen nurse-to-patient ratios.
It will add an additional 253 full time equivalent nursing positions to our world-class health system.
The amendments to the Safe Patient Care Act are backed by a $109.7 million investment.
The legislation will reclassify 26 hospitals, including 17 in rural and regional Victoria, to a higher level.
Where they will go
This change will enshrine in law an increase in required staffing levels - reflecting the increasing demand.
26 hospitals, including 17 in rural and regional Victoria, will see a boost in staff across general medical and surgical wards, EDs and ICUs. They are:
