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Workplace Violence Prevention Programs State Labor Laws Healthcare Facilities

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Curbing Workplace Violence in Healthcare Settings: Approaches From the WHO and OSHA

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) are each addressing an urgent issue in the healthcare industry: workplace violence....more

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OSHA and NY Workplace Violence Update in Health Care

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OSHA does not have a specific rule that addresses workplace violence in general industry or health care, although it has long discussed the need for such rules. During the Biden Administration some progress was made to...more

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New York Latest State to Institute Workplace Violence Prevention Program Requirements for Hospitals and Nursing Homes

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New York requires hospitals and nursing home employers to implement written workplace violence prevention plans, including hazard assessments, training, and incident logging within the year. Health care employers have long...more

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"Keep Texas Beautiful" and Safe from Workplace Violence

Texas recently enacted a new Workplace Violence Prevention law to protect healthcare employees from violence in Texas healthcare facilities. Texas also implemented a complementary notice requirement applicable to all Texas...more

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Looming Deadline for California Employers to Implement a Workplace Violence Prevention Program

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Starting July 1, 2024, California will begin requiring employers to implement a workplace violence prevention program. What are the New Requirements? California already requires nearly all employers to implement an...more

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