Bill > HB1546

This bill establishes violence prevention committees in healthcare facilities in Pennsylvania. The committees must conduct annual risk assessments, develop violence prevention plans, provide employee training, and expedite the reporting and review of workplace violence incidents. The bill also requires healthcare facilities to report workplace violence incidents to the committees, prohibits retaliation against employees who report incidents, and allows the Department of Labor and Industry to impose administrative fines and orders for violations. The bill aims to improve workplace safety and prevent violence against healthcare employees.