In response to the Oregon Legislature’s enactment of Senate Bill 537, Oregon Occupational Safety and Health (Oregon OSHA) has now finalized its new workplace violence prevention rules for healthcare employers.
Quick Hits
Oregon OSHA has finalized a workplace violence prevention rule that expressly covers home health agencies and home hospice programs in addition to hospitals and ambulatory surgical centers.
The rule defines “workplace violence” to include threats, harassment, and intimidating behavior not just physical assault.
Oregon OSHA’s Discrimination Complaint Rule (OAR 437-001-0295) now includes reporting workplace violence incidents.
Covered employers must record incidents on the Health Care Workplace Violence Incident Log (or equivalent) in addition to existing general injury and illness recordkeeping.
Covered employers now must consult with their safety committee (or employees during their safety meetings, if applicable) to create investigative and reporting procedures… Read the complete article here...
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