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 well-being of healthcare workers. It mandates that these programs address prevention strategies and reporting procedures. The amendment builds upon existing House Bill 4767.
Key provisions
- Healthcare employers must develop workplace violence prevention programs.
- These programs must include strategies for prevention.
- Employers must establish reporting procedures for incidents of workplace violence.
- The programs should address training for staff on recognizing and responding to violence.
- The bill requires employers to regularly review and update their programs.
Who is affected
- Healthcare employers
- Healthcare workers
- Massachusetts
Notable changes
- Mandates the creation of comprehensive workplace violence prevention programs.
- Requires regular review and updates to these programs.
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Primary sponsor
Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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