Directs the Secretary of Labor to issue a workplace violence prevention standard for health care and social service workers.
The Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act mandates the Secretary of Labor to issue an interim final standard on workplace violence prevention within one year of enactment, followed by a final standard within 42 months. The bill requires covered employers to develop and implement a workplace violence prevention plan, including risk assessments, hazard prevention, and employee training. Employers must maintain records of incidents and submit annual summaries to the Secretary.
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