Bill > HB2269

This bill requires hospitals in Virginia to establish a comprehensive workplace violence incident reporting system to document, track, and analyze reported violent incidents against healthcare workers. Hospitals must create a clear reporting mechanism that is communicated to all employees, including new hires, with guidelines for reporting incidents to employers, security agencies, and law enforcement. The bill mandates that hospitals record all voluntarily reported workplace violence incidents and maintain these records for at least two years, with detailed documentation including the date, time, location, type of incident, and response. Hospitals must report this data quarterly to their chief medical officer and chief nursing officer, and submit an anonymized annual report to the Department of Health. The bill defines workplace violence broadly, covering physical attacks, threats, and incidents that could cause psychological trauma. Additionally, the bill requires the creation of a stakeholder work group to develop recommendations for refining the reporting system, and directs the State Board of Health to establish regulations for annual reporting by July 1, 2026. The legislation also includes protections against discrimination or retaliation for employees who report workplace violence incidents.

Health and Social Services

https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20251/HB2269