Hawaii HB2562 establishes requirements for health care facilities to prevent, respond to, and report workplace violence.

Hawaii HB2562 mandates that health care facilities develop and implement standard operating procedures for responding to workplace violence. These procedures must be included in employee handbooks and training for staff and leadership. Facilities must report these procedures to the department of labor and industrial relations. The bill also requires facilities to enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence, protect health care workers from retaliation, and enhance safety for patients, health care workers, and the public.

Hawaii HB2562 establishes requirements for health care facilities to prevent, respond to, and report workplace violence.

Hawaii HB2562 mandates that health care facilities develop and implement standard operating procedures for responding to workplace violence. These procedures must be included in employee handbooks and training for staff and leadership. Facilities must report these procedures to the department of labor and industrial relations. The bill also requires facilities to enforce a zero-tolerance policy toward workplace violence, protect health care workers from retaliation, and enhance safety for patients, health care workers, and the public.