Healthcare workers face escalating workplace violence, with nurses reporting majority rates of incidents in the past year. Legislators and regulators are responding with new protections, prevention standards, and awareness campaigns across hospitals and medical facilities.
·Nurses report majority experienced workplace violence in past year according to union report
·California OSHA released updated draft workplace violence prevention standards for general industry
·Congressional representatives and hospital associations pushing for stronger legal protections and safety measures
·Healthcare facilities implementing technology and training programs to counter rising violence incidents
·National recognition programs highlighting violence prevention efforts at medical centers
drawn from Ohio House of Representatives (.gov), National Nurses United, City & State Pennsylvania, Littler Mendelson P.C. · updated 21h ago