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Workplace Safety: New Rules for Healthcare and Social Services

This act aims to enhance the safety of healthcare and social service workers by mandating comprehensive workplace violence prevention plans. This means hospitals, nursing homes, and other facilities will be required to actively identify risks and implement protective measures, improving working conditions and reducing incident risks for staff.
Key points
Mandatory Violence Prevention Plans: Employers in healthcare and social services must develop and implement detailed plans to protect employees from violence.
Training and Incident Reporting: Employees will receive regular training on violence prevention, and all incidents must be reported and investigated.
Anti-Retaliation Protections: The act prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees for reporting violence incidents or safety concerns.
Impact on Medicare Facilities: Hospitals and skilled nursing facilities receiving Medicare funds will be required to comply with these new safety standards.
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Print number: 117_S_4182
Sponsor: Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI]
Process start date: 2022-05-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4182.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Mandatory Violence Prevention Plans: Employers in healthcare and social services must develop and implement detailed plans to protect employees from violence.
  • Training and Incident Reporting: Employees will receive regular training on violence prevention, and all incidents must be reported and investigated.
  • Anti-Retaliation Protections: The act prohibits employers from discriminating or retaliating against employees for reporting violence incidents or safety concerns.
  • Impact on Medicare Facilities: Hospitals and skilled nursing facilities receiving Medicare funds will be required to comply with these new safety standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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