Kentucky HB713 mandates workplace safety assessments and plans for health facilities to prevent violence against health care workers.

Kentucky HB713 requires health facilities to develop and execute workplace safety assessments and plans to identify and mitigate risks of workplace violence against health care workers. The bill outlines specific areas for assessment, including staffing patterns, job design, and security risks. Health facilities must also report incidents of workplace violence, provide support to affected individuals, and train workers on reporting procedures. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services will audit compliance and may exempt accredited facilities.

Kentucky HB713 mandates workplace safety assessments and plans for health facilities to prevent violence against health care workers.

Kentucky HB713 requires health facilities to develop and execute workplace safety assessments and plans to identify and mitigate risks of workplace violence against health care workers. The bill outlines specific areas for assessment, including staffing patterns, job design, and security risks. Health facilities must also report incidents of workplace violence, provide support to affected individuals, and train workers on reporting procedures. The Cabinet for Health and Family Services will audit compliance and may exempt accredited facilities.