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House Passes Bill to Protect Healthcare and Social …

(9 days ago) WebApr 16, 2021. The U.S. House of Representatives has passed HR 1195, the Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act, by a margin of 254-166. The bill aims to curb the rising …

https://www.assp.org/news-and-articles/house-passes-bill-to-protect-healthcare-and-social-service-workers-from-violence

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Executive Order on Protecting Worker Health and Safety

(5 days ago) WebBy the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. …

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/01/21/executive-order-protecting-worker-health-and-safety/

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Fact Sheet: Health Care Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and …

(8 days ago) WebHospitals, health systems and their employees have expressed a strong interest in the enactment of a federal law that would protect health care workers from …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2022-06-07-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative

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H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and …

(5 days ago) Web(a) Interim final standard.— (1) I N GENERAL.—Not later than 1 year after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Labor shall issue an interim final …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1195/text

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Protecting Health Care Workers Who Care for and Protect All of Us

(6 days ago) WebThe effects of violence against health care workers extend far beyond their physical injuries. Workplace violence can disrupt and delay care in hospitals, demoralize …

https://www.aha.org/news/perspective/2023-09-15-protecting-health-care-workers-who-care-and-protect-all-us

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H.R.1195 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and …

(Just Now) WebSpecifically, Labor must issue an interim occupational safety and health standard that requires certain employers to take actions to protect workers and other …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1195

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AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in …

(9 days ago) WebSep 12, 2023 - 03:31 PM. Sens. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Marco Rubio, R-Fla., Sept. 12 introduced the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act, AHA-supported …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-09-12-aha-supported-bill-protect-health-care-workers-introduced-senate

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Federal COVID Workplace Safety Rules Are Here. But …

(2 days ago) WebFifteen months into the pandemic, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has issued a mandatory workplace safety rule aimed at protecting workers from COVID-19. But it only applies to

https://www.npr.org/2021/06/10/1005036698/federal-covid-workplace-safety-rules-finally-here-but-only-for-health-care-worke

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Manchin, Rubio Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to …

(Just Now) Web“Our nation’s healthcare workers tirelessly care for the health and well-being of communities across the country, even in the face of increased violence, The …

https://www.manchin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/manchin-rubio-introduce-bipartisan-bicameral-legislation-to-protect-healthcare-employees-against-workplace-violence

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Reps. Dean and Bucshon Introduce Bill to Protect Healthcare …

(8 days ago) WebWashington, D.C. – Today, Representatives Dean and Bucshon introduced the Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act.This bill, which is modeled after current …

https://dean.house.gov/2022/6/reps-dean-and-bucshon-introduce-bill-to-protect-healthcare-employees

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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Legislative …

(8 days ago) WebMany more incidents of violence against health care workers go unreported, and very few cases result in criminal charges. The federal response to address workplace violence in health care settings is …

https://blog.petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/2020/10/05/violence-against-health-care-workers/

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Congress' Failure To Address Violence Against Health Care Workers

(4 days ago) WebRep. Courtney and Sen. Baldwin reintroduced their Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act ( H.R.2663, S.1176) on …

https://www.healthaffairs.org/content/forefront/health-care-violence-epidemic-and-congress-s-failure-act

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HHS Issues New Rule to Strengthen Nondiscrimination Protections …

(Just Now) WebThe 1557 final rule draws on extensive stakeholder engagement, review of over 85,000 comments from the public, the Department’s enforcement experience, and …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/04/26/hhs-issues-new-rule-strengthen-nondiscrimination-protections-advance-civil-rights-health-care.html

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AHA supports bipartisan bill to protect health care workers from

(Just Now) WebApr 19, 2023 - 04:07 PM. AHA today applauded the reintroduction of the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act (H.R. 2584), bipartisan legislation that would …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2023-04-19-aha-supports-bipartisan-bill-protect-health-care-workers-violence

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Protecting Health-care Workers: A Summary of Laws in Our …

(4 days ago) WebA handful of states have enacted laws requiring health-care employers to implement workplace-violence programs. 1 Other states have responded by increasing the criminal …

https://www.phyins.com/magazine/protecting-health-care-workers-summary-laws-our-members-states

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Rights & Protections HealthCare.gov

(8 days ago) WebThe health care law offers rights and protections that make coverage more fair and easy to understand. Some rights and protections apply to plans in the Health Insurance …

https://www.healthcare.gov/health-care-law-protections/rights-and-protections/

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Governor Whitmer Signs Bills Protecting Health Care Workers on …

(4 days ago) WebLANSING, Mich.—. Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills to better protect health care workers on the job and incentivize more Michiganders to …

https://www.michigan.gov/whitmer/news/press-releases/2023/12/06/governor-whitmer-signs-bills-protecting-health-care-workers-on-the-job

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New State Law Requirements For Health Care Worker Protections …

(9 days ago) WebThe purpose of this bulletin is to inform hospitals and health systems about legislation enacted in the 2021 legislative session requiring additional worker protections …

https://www.wsha.org/articles/new-state-law-requirements-for-health-care-worker-protections-during-a-declared-state-of-emergency/

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Governor Murphy Signs Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention Act

(9 days ago) Web05/8/2023. TRENTON – In response to increased attacks on health care workers in recent years, Governor Phil Murphy today signed the ‘Health Care Heroes Violence Prevention …

https://www.nj.gov/governor/news/news/562023/approved/20230508b.shtml

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Health care workers deserve protection from violence - STAT

(9 days ago) WebMembers of Congress are now weighing a bill to help protect America’s health care workforce. The bipartisan Safety From Violence for Healthcare Employees …

https://www.statnews.com/2022/11/11/health-care-workers-deserve-protection-from-violence/

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Bipartisan AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers from

(8 days ago) WebReps. Madeleine Dean, D-Pa., and Larry Bucshon, R-Ind., today introduced the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees Act, AHA-supported legislation that …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2022-06-07-aha-supported-save-act-introduced

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FTC Announces Rule Banning Noncompetes Federal Trade …

(8 days ago) WebToday, the Federal Trade Commission issued a final rule to promote competition by banning noncompetes nationwide, protecting the fundamental freedom …

https://www.ftc.gov/news-events/news/press-releases/2024/04/ftc-announces-rule-banning-noncompetes

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H.R.1309 - Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and …

(Just Now) WebShown Here: Passed House (11/21/2019) Workplace Violence Prevention for Health Care and Social Service Workers Act. This bill requires the Department of Labor …

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1309

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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the Need for …

(7 days ago) WebThe Issue. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care field has experienced an increase in workplace violence. The pandemic has placed …

https://www.aha.org/fact-sheets/2023-04-19-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative-response

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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the …

(Just Now) Websome situations, patients, visitors and family members have attacked health care staff and jeopardized our workforce’s ability to provide care. Hospitals, health systems and their …

https://www.aha.org/system/files/media/file/2022/06/fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-the-need-for-a-federal-legislative-response.pdf

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