Bill > HB1931

This bill amends existing laws related to workplace violence in health care settings in Washington state. The key provisions include: 1) Expanding the definition of "health care setting" to include additional facilities such as ambulatory surgical centers. 2) Requiring health care settings to develop and implement a plan every three years to prevent and protect employees from violence, with input from an employee-led safety or workplace violence committee. 3) Mandating annual reviews of the plan based on an analysis of workplace violence incidents and emerging issues. 4) Specifying required training for applicable employees, volunteers, and security personnel on the workplace violence prevention plan and related topics. 5) Requiring health care settings to maintain detailed records of any violent acts for at least five years. The bill aims to enhance protections for health care workers against workplace violence.

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Labor and Employment

http://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo/summary.aspx?bill=1931&year=2019