An Act requiring health care employers to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill requires Massachusetts health care employers to create and put into action programs designed to stop workplace violence. The goal is to protect healthcare employees from harm and assault. The bill builds upon previous attempts to address this issue and is currently being considered by the legislature.
Key provisions
- Health care employers must develop workplace violence prevention programs.
- These programs should address strategies to prevent violence.
- The programs must include protocols for reporting and responding to incidents of violence.
- Employers are required to assess their workplace risk.
- The programs should incorporate training for staff.
- The bill references a related draft, H4767.
Who is affected
- Health care employers
- Healthcare employees
- Patients in healthcare settings
Notable changes
- This bill mandates the creation of comprehensive prevention programs.
- It builds on previous legislation addressing workplace violence in healthcare.
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70 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
Adrianne Pusateri Ramos
Antonio F. D. Cabral
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