Washington HB1162 mandates workplace violence prevention plans for health care settings, including annual reviews and investigations of incidents.

Washington HB1162 requires health care settings to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans to protect employees. These plans must be reviewed annually, with adjustments made based on incident frequency and causes. Each workplace violence incident must be investigated, considering guidelines from various agencies and the findings of the prevention plan. The plans must outline strategies for addressing security and preventing future incidents. Health care settings must also submit reports to a committee at least quarterly, or twice a year if they are critical access hospitals.

Washington HB1162 mandates workplace violence prevention plans for health care settings, including annual reviews and investigations of incidents.

Washington HB1162 requires health care settings to develop and implement workplace violence prevention plans to protect employees. These plans must be reviewed annually, with adjustments made based on incident frequency and causes. Each workplace violence incident must be investigated, considering guidelines from various agencies and the findings of the prevention plan. The plans must outline strategies for addressing security and preventing future incidents. Health care settings must also submit reports to a committee at least quarterly, or twice a year if they are critical access hospitals.