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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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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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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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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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Fact Sheet: Workplace Violence and Intimidation, and the …

(Just Now) WebDespite the incidence of workplace violence and its harmful effects on our health care system, no federal law protects health care employees from workplace assault or …

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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Violence Against Health Care Workers: Legislative …

(8 days ago) WebCOVID-19 and other diseases aren’t the only threat to health care workers. Violence in the workplace is a common occurrence and on the rise. Despite these troubling trends, the policy response at both …

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

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Keeping Healthcare Workers Safe Through Policy Initiatives

(3 days ago) WebIn states where protection laws were already in place for some healthcare workers, many bills were filed to expand the professionals covered by the laws. In …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9872494/

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Workplace Violence - Types of Violence & State Laws ANA

(Just Now) WebType II: Involves a customer, client, or patient. In this type, an “individual has a relationship with the business and becomes violent while receiving services.”. Type III: Violence …

https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/advocacy/state/workplace-violence2/

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Advocacy Toolkit: Addressing Rising Workplace …

(1 days ago) WebIn some states, those legal protections cover health care workers including physicians, while in other states, protections may apply to public health officials specifically. Some states may also have employer …

https://www.acponline.org/advocacy/state-health-policy/advocacy-toolkit-addressing-rising-workplace-violence-against-physicians-and-health-care-workers

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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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Conscience and Religious Nondiscrimination HHS.gov

(4 days ago) WebFor assistance, please contact the Office for Civil Rights at (800) 368-1019 or (800) 537-7697 (TDD), or by emailing [email protected]. OCR enforces laws and …

https://www.hhs.gov/conscience/conscience-protections/index.html

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HHS Finalizes Rule Strengthening Protections Against Disability

(5 days ago) WebOCR disability discrimination protections. Final Rule advances equity and bolsters protections for people with disabilities under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/01/hhs-finalizes-rule-strengthening-protections-against-disability-discrimination.html

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Your Rights Under HIPAA HHS.gov

(5 days ago) WebWith your family, relatives, friends, or others you identify who are involved with your health care or your health care bills, unless you object; To make sure doctors …

https://www.hhs.gov/hipaa/for-individuals/guidance-materials-for-consumers/index.html

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New Ky. law protects doctors, nurses who make medical errors

(9 days ago) WebThe bill does not give healthcare workers like doctors or nurses full immunity from medical mistakes though and still leaves room for families to file lawsuit. …

https://www.whas11.com/article/news/health/kentucky-healthcare-workers-medical-errors-protection-legislation/417-7e7db1fa-a809-43d8-aaa3-727ef981dd7e

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Guide for Healthcare Workers Serving Individuals

(3 days ago) Webrole at the health care facility and tell them when you are leaving. 3. SPEAK TO THE PATIENT DIRECTLY Communicate directly to the patient using their preferred method. …

https://nj.gov/humanservices/library/slides/Guide%20for%20Healthcare%20Workers%20Serving%20Individuals%20-%20Text%20PDF.pdf

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Wages and the Fair Labor Standards Act U.S. Department of Labor

(7 days ago) WebIn cases where an employee is subject to both state and federal minimum wage laws, the employee is entitled to the higher minimum wage. FLSA Overtime : Covered nonexempt …

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa

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Occupational Safety and Health Administration

(5 days ago) WebNORTH BERGEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health …

https://www.osha.gov/news/newsreleases/region2/09112020

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U.S. Department of Labor Cites Hackensack Meridian Health in …

(7 days ago) WebNORTH BERGEN, NJ – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Hackensack Meridian Health …

https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/osha/osha20200911-0

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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Ban on Most Uses of …

(4 days ago) WebEPA’s final action, also known as a risk management rule under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), will protect people from health risks while allowing key …

https://www.epa.gov/newsreleases/biden-harris-administration-finalizes-ban-most-uses-methylene-chloride-protecting

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What abortion politics has to do with new rights for pregnant …

(1 days ago) Web4 things to know about the latest abortion lawsuit from Republican states : Shots - Health News A new regulation to protect the rights of pregnant workers is the …

https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2024/04/27/1247608094/abortion-lawsuit-pregnant-workers-fairness-act-eeoc-biden

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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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Health Insurance Program - NJ Protect

(2 days ago) WebNJ Protect applications with documentation may be sent via FAX to: AmeriHealth: 609-662-2566. Horizon: 973-274-2226. NJ Protect is offered by two carriers: AmeriHealth of New …

https://www.nj.gov/dobi/division_insurance/njprotect/index.htm

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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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A ‘slap in the face:’ Farmworker groups decry law preventing

(4 days ago) WebDuring the 2024 legislative session, farmworkers traveled to Tallahassee to advocate for SB 762/HB 945, a pair of worker heat stress protection bills that failed to get a committee …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-slap-in-the-face-farmworker-groups-decry-law-preventing-heat-rules/ar-BB1lZlIM

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Florida workers brace for summer with no protections: ‘My body …

(6 days ago) WebFor Javier Torres and other workers whose jobs are conducted outdoors in south Florida, the heat is unavoidable. A new law recently signed by Ron DeSantis, …

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/04/florida-worker-heat-water-protection

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

(7 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/2023-04-19-fact-sheet-workplace-violence-and-intimidation-and-need-federal-legislative-response

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A New Rule to Improve Protections for Farmworkers

(1 days ago) WebClarifying when a termination is “for cause” to protect key rights for workers employed under the H-2A program, including wage protections, housing and meals until …

https://blog.dol.gov/2024/04/26/a-new-rule-to-improve-protections-for-farmworkers

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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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Big Data: Latest Articles, News & Trends TechRepublic

(4 days ago) WebBig Data Big Data Tableau Review: Features, Pricing, Pros and Cons . Tableau has three pricing tiers that cater to all kinds of data teams, with capabilities like …

https://www.techrepublic.com/topic/big-data/

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Infographic: SAVE Health Care Workers from Workplace Violence

(Just Now) WebFeb 08, 2024 - 03:02 PM. A new AHA infographic explains the need for Congress to enact the Safety from Violence for Healthcare Employees (SAVE) Act (H.R. 2584/S. 2768), …

https://www.aha.org/news/headline/2024-02-08-infographic-save-health-care-workers-workplace-violence

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