New York S05294 mandates hospitals to create a workplace violence prevention program, including a safety and security assessment and plan.

New York S05294 amends the public health law to require hospitals to establish a workplace violence prevention program. This program must include a workplace safety and security assessment and a safety and security plan addressing identified threats or hazards. General hospitals must conduct these assessments annually starting January 1, 2027. The plan may include employee training, increased staffing, engineering controls, and other measures relevant to the hospital.

New York S05294 mandates hospitals to create a workplace violence prevention program, including a safety and security assessment and plan.

New York S05294 amends the public health law to require hospitals to establish a workplace violence prevention program. This program must include a workplace safety and security assessment and a safety and security plan addressing identified threats or hazards. General hospitals must conduct these assessments annually starting January 1, 2027. The plan may include employee training, increased staffing, engineering controls, and other measures relevant to the hospital.