Prevention of Workplace Violence in Health Care and Social Assistance
Summary
This proposed rule would require health care and social assistance employers to develop and implement comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans. With workplace violence incidents in health care settings having increased by over 60 percent in recent years, the rule targets hospitals, nursing facilities, home health agencies, and social service organizations.
Key Points
- 1Requires written workplace violence prevention plans tailored to each worksite
- 2Mandates annual workplace violence hazard assessments and environmental controls
- 3Requires employers to maintain a violent incident log and conduct post-incident response
- 4Covers hospitals, nursing facilities, psychiatric facilities, home health, and social assistance
- 5Requires annual training for employees on de-escalation techniques and emergency procedures
Impact Assessment
If you are a healthcare or social assistance worker, this means your employer must establish formal violence prevention plans, training programs, and reporting procedures to protect you from workplace violence incidents.
National
Significant
Key Dates
March 10, 2025
Regulatory Connections
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