An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires healthcare employers in Massachusetts to create and put into action programs designed to stop workplace violence. The goal is to improve the safety and security of healthcare workers and patients. The legislation mandates that these employers develop strategies to prevent and respond to incidents of violence within their facilities. It builds upon previous attempts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Healthcare employers must develop workplace violence prevention programs.
- These programs must address prevention strategies.
- The programs should include response protocols for violent incidents.
- Employers are required to assess workplace violence risks.
- The programs must be regularly evaluated and updated.
- Training for staff on violence prevention is required.
Who is affected
- Healthcare employers
- Healthcare workers
- Patients
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- This bill establishes a mandatory requirement for healthcare employers to implement workplace violence prevention programs.
- It builds upon prior legislation addressing similar concerns.
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23 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James K. Hawkins
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