Massachusetts S1538 mandates health care facilities to create and implement programs to prevent workplace violence.

Massachusetts S1538 requires health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. The bill defines key terms such as "employee," "health care facility," and "workplace violence." It mandates that health care facilities allow employees to take paid leave if they are victims of assault or assault and battery in the line of duty. The bill also requires facilities to develop a written workplace violence prevention plan, including employee training in crisis de-escalation, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care.

Massachusetts S1538 mandates health care facilities to create and implement programs to prevent workplace violence.

Massachusetts S1538 requires health care facilities to develop and implement programs to prevent workplace violence. The bill defines key terms such as "employee," "health care facility," and "workplace violence." It mandates that health care facilities allow employees to take paid leave if they are victims of assault or assault and battery in the line of duty. The bill also requires facilities to develop a written workplace violence prevention plan, including employee training in crisis de-escalation, behavioral health, and trauma-informed care.